Section C: Administrative Practices

Agency Mission and Values

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Comments/additional information about agency mission:
Children with disabilities often cannot play in a standard play area – and can‘t benefit from the incredible social, physical, and emotional benefits that play provides. Thunder Junction is a remarkable play space offers the accessible and sensory-rich equipment that will enchant and delight children with and without disabilities.

Staff

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Yes
Name Title Phone Email
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If yes, list main topics covered in training
Training of department staff regarding adaptive recreation resources, department policies and procedures, ADA,
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Comments/additional information about agency staff:
Staff members will be hired using with the theme that All Abilities should apply and know how to smile. Job openings are offered to all abilities.

Agency Planning

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If yes, list types of involvement/input:
Public forums and individuals who represenet and advocate for disabilities were contacted and involved throughout the process. Autism Speaks, those with hearing and visual impairments and those who use wheelchairs.
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Yes
Comments/additional information about agency planning:

There are plans to promote, and conduct playgroups for All Abilities Park as well as I Am Able events.
There will be an employee that evaluates Leisure Services Department programs and facilities, and recommend improvements and accommodations that will enhance participation by persons with disabilities.The staff will be someone who will plan, promote, and conduct recreation activities and events to create positive social interaction between individuals with disabilities and those who are typically able. Training will be done and focused on inclusivity.

Agency Communication and Marketing

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Yes
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Agency Policies and Procedures

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No
Comments/additional information about agency policies and procedures:
Cost of the train is one dollar thought to be inclusive of everyone.

Evaluation

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Comments/additional information about agency evaluation of inclusion:
There are plans to evaluate and improve programs and services.

Partnerships and Collaboration

If yes, please list:


Comments/additional information about agency partnerships and collaboration:
Many local nonprofits hosted fundraising events and made donations to help develop the park.

Notes About Administrative Practices

Any additional administrative practices you noted at the agency that are not listed above that you feel are helpful to people with disabilities and their families:
Part of the personality of the park would be to have friendly staffers of all abilities interacting with visitors.