Frederick Douglass Community Library | 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?

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?

N/A

Comments/additional information about registration and needs assessment:

The staff is open to meeting with participants prior to starting a program but this hasn't been necessary yet. A participant has needed sign language for an even in the past and am interpreter was scheduled.

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?

N/A

Do peers help provide assistance with inclusion, when needed?

N/A

Are positive behavioral supports used in the program or activity, when needed?

Yes

Is a quiet area available for calming or relaxation needs?

If yes, describe quiet area:

The library manager noted that although the library doesn't currently have a quiet area, she would really like one and feels it would benefit the participants.

Comments/additional information about supports:

The manager of the library was unsure on the answers where n/a was expressed.

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:

Activities are broken down into segments to allow for breaks and questions. Participants are supported by staff and peers.

Specialized programs or services

Are specialized/segregated programs for people with disabilities provided?

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

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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

Frederick Douglass Community Library
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