Slater Creek Fishing Access Site- NYS DEC Region 8

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)

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:

Programs are generally conducted at education centers but some are in the field. They do have a public participation specialist in addition to the inclusion coordinator. Inclusion point of contact is listed on some registration forms depending on program. They are working on having the Inclusion Coordinator listed on all registration forms.

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?

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

Is a quiet area available for calming or relaxation needs?

If yes, describe quiet area:

Peer assistance, behavioral supports, and calming areas have not been used but if requested, staff would work with the person to make accommodations and explore use of these practices.

Comments/additional information about supports:

Most programs are by partner agencies and staff are working to ensure that staff at those agencies understand the DEC Region 8's values of inclusion and have access to training.

Activity accommodations

Are activities modified to individual needs, when needed?

Yes

If yes, typical modifications provided:

Activity space
Length of activity
Skill level
Motorized Access
Adaptive Tools

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:

MAPPWD Trails are available at many locations

Specialized programs or services

Are specialized/segregated programs for people with disabilities provided?

Yes

Hunting for people with disabilities or over 70 permit

WMA- specific accessible youth group for people who are blind

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

Slater Creek Fishing Access Site- NYS DEC Region 8
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