Berwick Recreation | 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?

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:

There is direct follow-up with participants by the Recreation Coordinator.

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?

Is a quiet area available for calming or relaxation needs?

Comments/additional information about supports:

Currently, the Recreation Coordinator is very familiar with participants who require additional support and is able to provide that support. New participants will be provided the required supports when identified.

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
Equipment Space

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)

Can people partially participate in activities, when needed? (e.g., take breaks, do only part of activity)

Yes

Comments/additional information about activity accommodations:

In consultation with participants, staff are able to determine the client needs. There is room for improvement in this area.

Specialized programs or services

Are specialized/segregated programs for people with disabilities provided?

Comments/additional information about specialized programs:

There are no specialized/segregated programs at this time. This is due in part to staffing limitations and use of the facilities by targeted populations.

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:

Berwick Recreation is a small agency (2 full-time staff) that serves a small community. They are currently in a period of transition and have been limited by COVID-19 protocols. Attempts are being made to establish an Accessibility Committee to address some of the short-falls related to staffing, accessibility and programming.

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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

Berwick Recreation Back to Agency

Assessment

Section E: Program Practices

Registration and needs assessment

Supports available

Activity accommodations

Specialized programs or services

Notes about program practices

Berwick Recreation
Back to Agency