Section C: Administrative Practices

Agency Mission and Values

Yes
Yes
Comments/additional information about agency mission:

"While we don't necessarily have a statement about inclusivity, the mission and values are directed towards supporting all community members including those who have special needs. Specifically with programming, we put focus on making sure we are providing opportunities for youth who have disabilities and make sure they have the same opportunities as other youth."
- Parks & Recreation Manager, Adam Tronerud

Staff

Yes
Yes
Name Title Phone Email
Michele Sawaya Recreation Services Supervisor (619) 441-1670
No
If yes, list main topics covered in training

"We don't specifically talk about ADA and inclusion but we gain experience with staff and include them in the inclusion program for training."
- Parks & Recreation Manager, Adam Tronerud

Yes

Agency Planning

No
Yes
N/A
Comments/additional information about agency planning:

"We are intentional at making sure that when we are looking at programming, we have the ability to make accommodations for people with disabilities. And in that time, we consult with the parents of youth who have disabilities to gather more tools and programming options."
- Parks & Recreation Manager, Adam Tronerud

Agency Communication and Marketing

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Comments/additional information about agency communication and marketing:
The registration guide reads, "The City of El Cajon endeavors to be in total compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals who wish to participate in the city recreation programs and activities and who may need accommodation, please contact the Recreation Supervisor, Michele Sawaya, at (61) 441-1670 a minimum of 2 weeks in advance of the program start date in order to process the request. Our TDD (telecommunications device for the deaf) phone number is (619) 441-1542."

Agency Policies and Procedures

No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
N/A
Comments/additional information about agency policies and procedures:
Referring to the questions answered "no" - "We take on a case by case basis to make the best accommodations for the community." - Parks & Recreation Manager, Adam Tronerud

Evaluation

Yes
Yes
Comments/additional information about agency evaluation of inclusion:

"From those individuals who have requested accommodations, they can always give feedback if there are ways we can do better."
- Parks & Recreation Manager, Adam Tronerud

Partnerships and Collaboration

Yes
If yes, please list:


Comments/additional information about agency partnerships and collaboration:

"One of the cool things about the members of the community that are working with people who have disabilities, is that they are always willing to share and collaborate ideas. The director takes advantage of collaborating with many different ideas from different organizations."
- Parks & Recreation Manager, Adam Tronerud

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