Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation (Birchwood Community Center)

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)

Yes

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:

Registration is done either at one of the agency community centers, offices, on-line or with the customer services unit. When registering an individual can indicate with they need additional accommodations. Once that is selected on the registration form, the program coordinator contacts them about how to complete the inclusion services process.

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?

Yes

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:

A small sensory area that can be utilized in a tent or in an open carpeted area.

Comments/additional information about supports:

Examples of positive behavioral supports utilized: reward system, giving participants choices, giving participants responsibilities

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

Specialized programs or services

Are specialized/segregated programs for people with disabilities provided?

Yes

After School Programs

Spring Break Camp

Kids Day Out

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:

The above listed programs are programs that are offered at Birchwood Community Center. This agency offers a variety of year-round programs specifically designed for individuals with disabilities. Please utilize the following link to get more information: http://www.pgparks.com/Things_To_Do/Individuals_with_Disabilities/Therapeutic_Recreation_Programs.htm

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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

Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation (Birchwood Community Center) Back to Agency

Assessment

Section E: Program Practices

Registration and needs assessment

Supports available

Activity accommodations

Specialized programs or services

Notes about program practices

Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation (Birchwood Community Center)
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