Irondequoit Public 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?

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)

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:

The needs assessment is done via a conversation with the Inclusion Coordinator.

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?

Do peers help provide assistance with inclusion, when needed?

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:

There is a quiet room at the library but it is open to the public. Staff may provide quiet corner in room activity takes place and children are welcome to bring their own sensory items. At camps staff will take campers to quiet area as needed. The library is undergoing some remodeling of the children's library and this will include accommodations for a sensory / quiet space.

Comments/additional information about supports:

If available, extra staff or volunteers may be obtained to assist as needed. Advanced notice will allow staff to accommodate needs better.

Activity accommodations

Are activities modified to individual needs, when needed?

Yes

If yes, typical modifications provided:

Activity space
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)

Can people partially participate in activities, when needed? (e.g., take breaks, do only part of activity)

Yes

Comments/additional information about activity accommodations:

Social time happens organically with kid's programs. There is designated social time during teen programs.

Specialized programs or services

Are specialized/segregated programs for people with disabilities provided?

Yes

Signed Story Time: This is inclusive and open to all kids regardless of hearing status.

Comments/additional information about specialized programs:

Staff are currently exploring a sensory sensitive story time.

Notes about program practices

Any additional program practices you noted at the agency that are not listed above that you feel are helpful to people with disabilities and their families:

Library staff are working to make the programs at the library accessible and inclusive. The more they are aware of your needs the better able they are to make accommodations. They welcome input from patrons.

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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

Irondequoit Public Library Back to Agency

Assessment

Section E: Program Practices

Registration and needs assessment

Supports available

Activity accommodations

Specialized programs or services

Notes about program practices

Irondequoit Public Library
Back to Agency