Harborfields Public Library | Inclusive Rec Database

Section E: Program Practices

Registration and needs assessment

Does the registration or sign-up form ask if additional assistance or accommodations may be needed for participation in the program or activity?

Yes

Is the inclusion point of contact (or ADA coordinator) listed on the registration form?

Is there a way to conduct a needs assessment or gather additional information for successful participation, when needed? (e.g., an assessment or interview)

When needed, does staff conduct pre-program meetings or orientations with participants with disabilities, prior to starting a program or activity?

Yes

Comments/additional information about registration and needs assessment:

The newsletter describes the activities for the month. Accommodations and contact information are outlined on the last page of each newsletter.

Supports available

Are additional staff or volunteers available to assist in inclusion, when needed?

Yes

Are peer orientations about disability and inclusion available, when needed?

Yes

Do peers help provide assistance with inclusion, when needed?

Are positive behavioral supports used in the program or activity, when needed?

Yes

Is a quiet area available for calming or relaxation needs?

Yes

If yes, describe quiet area:

There is a quiet room for study and comfortable chairs are located throughout the library.

Comments/additional information about supports:

Supports are provided as needed, for example chairs are placed in the therapeutic dance classroom for people who require occasional rest periods.

Activity accommodations

Are activities modified to individual needs, when needed?

Yes

If yes, typical modifications provided:

Activity space
Cooperative or competitive
Length of activity
Rules of activity
Skill level

Do activities allow structured time for socialization between participants?

Yes

Is task/activity analysis used to determine needs? (breaking down activities into steps or parts)

Yes

Can people partially participate in activities, when needed? (e.g., take breaks, do only part of activity)

Yes

Comments/additional information about activity accommodations:

Ample time is allotted between activities, giving participants opportunities to socialize before and after each activity.

Specialized programs or services

Are specialized/segregated programs for people with disabilities provided?

Yes

MS, Alopecia, and Parkinson's support groups: The library welcomes all specialized/segregated programs for people with disabilities. Please call the library's main number (631) 757-4200 and ask to be transferred to Program & Publicity Coordinator, Susan Hope for this particular information.

Comments/additional information about specialized programs:

Please contact the reference desk at 631-757-4200 to determine the time for any specialized program of interest.

Notes about program practices

Any additional program practices you noted at the agency that are not listed above that you feel are helpful to people with disabilities and their families:

Please request any accommodations necessary in order to enjoy programs offered at the library. Contact the reference desk at 631-757-4200 to determine if the necessary accommodations are available.

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Assessment

Section E: Program Practices

Registration and needs assessment

Supports available

Activity accommodations

Specialized programs or services

Notes about program practices

Harborfields Public Library Back to Agency

Assessment

Section E: Program Practices

Registration and needs assessment

Supports available

Activity accommodations

Specialized programs or services

Notes about program practices

Harborfields Public Library
Back to Agency