City of Austin PARD - South Austin Recreation 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?

Yes

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:

All inquiries and assessments are completed by the Inclusion Unit. 2 CTRS are on staff

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

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 quiet area is in view of staff but away from outside stimulus. Most areas contain a pillow, books, fidgets

Comments/additional information about supports:

We train all our recreation centers to utilize positive behavior supports and quiet areas (zen zones) for additional support

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

Comments/additional information about activity accommodations:

Participants are able to participate as much as they would like, additional activities are available if needed

Specialized programs or services

Are specialized/segregated programs for people with disabilities provided?

Yes

McBeth Recreation Center: GNAC

Comments/additional information about specialized programs:

These specialized programs are offered at our adaptive recreation center (McBeth Recreation Center). This is not mandatory for participants but another option/choice.

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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

City of Austin PARD - South Austin Recreation Center
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