Perinton Community/Aquatic Center (James E. Smith Community Center)

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:

Staff have developed a more formal process of needs assessment and have adjusted registration forms to provide a place to request accommodations. If accommodations are needed presently, front line staff notify the appropriate program director and they will follow up with the person registering.

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:

Advanced notice is necessary to provide additional staff or volunteers to assist in inclusion. Organic peer support does take place.

Activity accommodations

Are activities modified to individual needs, when needed?

Yes

If yes, typical modifications provided:

Activity space
Cooperative or competitive
Length of activity
Rules of activity
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)

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:

Activity accommodations depend on the activity participating in. It is most helpful if staff know in advance. Examples: They have recently adjusted their egg hunt to have a quieter egg hunt area and also a firm surface hunt with eggs hidden at a variety of levels to compliment the traditional hunt. They have brought in extra volunteers to assist with after school program to accommodate some participants needs. They have added a quiet half hour to the Mighty Machine Mania special event.

Specialized programs or services

Are specialized/segregated programs for people with disabilities provided?

Yes

Friends and Fun: Meets every three weeks, A program geared towards adults with disabilities but anyone may attend. Activities may include field trips, swimming, movie nights, etc.

Better Together: Summer Camp integrating school work and camp activities for children with Autism.

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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

Perinton Community/Aquatic Center (James E. Smith Community Center)
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