Root Farm | 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?

N/A

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

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?

If yes, describe quiet area:

The Root Farm is currently undergoing plans to develop a Mobile Sensory Room which can be used on-the-go during Root Farm programs and services.

Comments/additional information about supports:

The Root Farm has recently partnered with the IRRC to increase their capacity to serve individuals of all ability levels by participating in a mentored inclusion coaching and assessment of all programs and areas.

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?

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:

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Section E: Program Practices

Registration and needs assessment

Supports available

Activity accommodations

Specialized programs or services

Notes about program practices

Root Farm Back to Agency

Assessment

Section E: Program Practices

Registration and needs assessment

Supports available

Activity accommodations

Specialized programs or services

Notes about program practices

Root Farm
Back to Agency