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Section C: Administrative Practices

Agency Mission and Values

Does the agency mission clearly reflect a belief about inclusion of people with disabilities and other differences?

N/A

Do agency vision and values articulate support for inclusion of people with disabilities and other differences?

N/A

Comments/additional information about agency mission:

The program does not have a mission statement

Staff

Does upper administration (e.g., board of directors, administrators, managers) show support for inclusion?

Yes

Is a point of contact or ADA coordinator designated to coordinate inclusion at the agency? (preferably a certified therapeutic recreation specialist)

Point of Contact/Coordinator

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Are managers and front line staff trained in disability awareness & inclusion as a routine part of staff training?

N/A

When observed, or when asked in an interview, do staff members interact with people with disabilities in a helpful and respectful manner?

Yes

Comments/additional information about agency staff:

The main staff are teenagers that work for the village during the summer. Village staff supervise activities.

Agency Planning

Are people with disabilities and/or their families involved in agency planning efforts? (e.g., board of directors, advisory board, public input)

Yes

If yes, list types of involvement/input:

Should an individual with disabilities want to join the program, the director is very willing to work with the person to see what activities they could include/change to accommodate that individual

Is the agency involved in ongoing plans for inclusion and accessibility?'

N/A

Comments/additional information about agency planning:

The summer program just has basic activities (arts projects, kickball), but they stressed they would be willing to try their best in incorporating anyone that walked through the gate.

Agency Communication and Marketing

Is person first language used in written materials?

N/A

Is person first language used in oral communication?

N/A

Are alternative forms of communication available?

N/A

Comments/additional information about agency communication and marketing:

Very basic advertising is use in the local newspaper, on the village website, and facebook page.

Agency Policies and Procedures

Are emergency warning and evacuation procedures in place for safe exit of people with disabilities? (e.g., auditory and visual alarm systems, areas of rescue assistance identified)

Yes

Is all staff trained in the procedures for safe evacuation of people with disabilities in the event of an emergency?

Yes

Is there a written policy about the use of service animals?

N/A

Is there a written policy about the use of motorized mobility devices?

N/A

Do personal care attendants attend free when accompanying a person with a disability?

N/A

If applicable, do prices for services accommodate people with financial need?

N/A

If applicable, are special dietary needs met?

Yes

Comments/additional information about agency policies and procedures:

Only top personnel are trained for emergency/ evacuation situations. There is free lunch offered for the summer program, and anyone who has special dietary needs has to put it in their paperwork, so that the staff is informed.

Evaluation

Does the agency conduct evaluation on an ongoing basis and at the end of programs/services?

Yes

If yes, does evaluation include feedback on inclusion, accessibility or use of supports & accommodations?

Comments/additional information about agency evaluation of inclusion:

Not many people fill out the evaluation sheet at the end of the program, but those that did said positive things.

Partnerships and Collaboration

Does the agency have partnerships with disability and other community organizations?

Yes

If yes, please list:

Comments/additional information about agency partnerships and collaboration:

These are two of the agencies that helps provide workers for this program.

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:

This program is open for all village of Ilion residents. The director stated that they never had an individual with a disability come to the program, but they would never turn someone away as long as they lived in Ilion. They also are more than willing to work with them and their families to help incorporate or modify activities.

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Assessment

Section C: Administrative Practices

Agency Mission and Values

Staff

Point of Contact/Coordinator

Agency Planning

Agency Communication and Marketing

Agency Policies and Procedures

Evaluation

Partnerships and Collaboration

Notes About Administrative Practices

Montgomery St. Playground Back to Agency

Assessment

Section C: Administrative Practices

Agency Mission and Values

Staff

Point of Contact/Coordinator

Agency Planning

Agency Communication and Marketing

Agency Policies and Procedures

Evaluation

Partnerships and Collaboration

Notes About Administrative Practices

Montgomery St. Playground
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