Section C: Administrative Practices

Agency Mission and Values

No
No
Comments/additional information about agency mission:
The Carmel Recreation and Parks Department is interested in updating their information and would like there to be more language around inclusion reflected in their agency.

Staff

Yes
No

Point of Contact/Coordinator

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Yes
Comments/additional information about agency staff:
Although there is no formal trainings scheduled or ADA coordinator all staff are reported to be accommodating and helpful to any participants who may have disabilities. They wilkl create alternative plans or get additional staff if needed.

Agency Planning

Yes
If yes, list types of involvement/input:

There is a Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee that meets the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 pm Sycamore Park 790 Long Pond Road
Mahopac, NY 10541
A new all inclusive ADA playground will be be opening in the Spring that was spearheaded by parents of children with disabilities in the town.

No
N/A

Agency Communication and Marketing

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No
No
No
No
Comments/additional information about agency communication and marketing:
There are links to a local recreational agency: Putnam Recreation Programs and Habilitation, that specializes in providing recreational opportunities to those with disabilities on the Town of Carmel Recreation Website and brochures for classes.

Agency Policies and Procedures

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No
No
No
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No
N/A
Comments/additional information about agency policies and procedures:
If a provider such as SEIT, speech thearpist, OT, or PT needed to meet with a participant during a program time they would be given the space with the person .

Evaluation

Yes
No
Comments/additional information about agency evaluation of inclusion:
Not at this current time but with the creation of the inclusive playground, there might be a greater need to have more specific feedback/evaluation of programs/services.

Partnerships and Collaboration

Yes
If yes, please list:


Comments/additional information about agency partnerships and collaboration:

Putnam Recreation Program and Habilitation uses Carmel Town Recreation Parks for recreational trips, camp and events.
Mahopac Schools use the Park facilities for sports and events.

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:
Town of Carmel Recreation and Parks is interested in creating greater access and better serving people with disabilities in it's programs. They do not have any formal procedures, policies or training in place at this time in order to create a fully inclusive environment.