Rochester Museum & Science Center | 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?

Yes

Comments/additional information about registration and needs assessment:

Agency will to provide an interpreter for school field trips.

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?

Yes

Is a quiet area available for calming or relaxation needs?

Yes

If yes, describe quiet area:

small offices, library available for quiet space

Comments/additional information about supports:

The agency has included visual cues within certain exhibits, to enhance the museum experience for visitors with Autism.

Activity accommodations

Are activities modified to individual needs, when needed?

Yes

If yes, typical modifications provided:

Can Be Cooperative Or Competitive
Activity Space
Length Of Activity
Can Be Cooperative Or Competitive
Skill Level
Rules Of Activity

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:

Staff are more than willing to make accomodations whenever possible.

Specialized programs or services

Are specialized/segregated programs for people with disabilities provided?

Yes

Preschool Program

Camps

Programs with Area Agencies

Comments/additional information about specialized programs:

The museum will provide "quiet" nights for people with autism to enjoy the museum, they will also work with other agencies to make accommodations for their populations as able.

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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

Rochester Museum & Science Center
Back to Agency