Taconic Outdoor Education Center (TOEC)

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?

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)

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

Comments/additional information about registration and needs assessment:

Usually questions are asked about special requests and accommodations over the phone. The staff are happy and willing to do whatever they can to make your experience a success. Please let them know in advance what accommodations you may need.

Supports available

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

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

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:

The medical Room has a bed which participants can lay down on.

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:

In partnership with the Inclusive Recreation Resource Center at SUNY Cortland, the Taconic Outdoor Education Center is currently participating in the Youth Inclusion Project in a combined effort to enhance their capacity to serve people in the Putnam County area with all ability levels.

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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

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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

Taconic Outdoor Education Center (TOEC)
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