Section C: Administrative Practices

Agency Mission and Values

Yes
Yes

Staff

Yes
Yes
Name Title Phone Email
Taylor Boylan Recreation Coordinator 902-538-8068 / 8618 tboylan@berwick.ca
No
If yes, list main topics covered in training
They are not currently trained but there is a plan for training after the COVID-19 protocols are lifted.
Yes
Comments/additional information about agency staff:
Some staff have been trained in High 5.

Agency Planning

No
If yes, list types of involvement/input:
There is currently no Accessibility Committee formed but there is a willingness to so.
Yes
No
Comments/additional information about agency planning:
Berwick Recreation staff have made a recommendation to Town Council but there has been plan as yet.

Agency Communication and Marketing

No
No
No
Yes
No

Agency Policies and Procedures

No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Comments/additional information about agency policies and procedures:
There are no emergency warning / evacuation procedures in place for people with disabilities. There is no staff training in this area. There are no policies related to service animals and motorised mobility devices. There is a fund available to assist people with disabilities in financial need. There is a Healthy Food policy.

Evaluation

Yes
Yes
Comments/additional information about agency evaluation of inclusion:
There is on going evaluation of programs to determine if there are issues or concerns.

Partnerships and Collaboration

Yes
If yes, please list:


Comments/additional information about agency partnerships and collaboration:
There are formal agreements in place with Grandview Manor and the library. There is an informal arrangement with the school.

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:
Transportation: Berwick recreation is accessible by vehicle, bicycle, walking, and regional bus.