Ridgecrest Park | Inclusive Rec Database

Section C: Administrative Practices

Agency Mission and Values

Does the agency mission clearly reflect a belief about inclusion of people with disabilities and other differences?

Do agency vision and values articulate support for inclusion of people with disabilities and other differences?

Yes

Comments/additional information about agency mission:

The Recreation and Parks department does value inclusion but their official mission statement does not reflect this.

Staff

Does upper administration (e.g., board of directors, administrators, managers) show support for inclusion?

Yes

Is a point of contact or ADA coordinator designated to coordinate inclusion at the agency? (preferably a certified therapeutic recreation specialist)

Point of Contact/Coordinator

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When observed, or when asked in an interview, do staff members interact with people with disabilities in a helpful and respectful manner?

Yes

Agency Planning

Are people with disabilities and/or their families involved in agency planning efforts? (e.g., board of directors, advisory board, public input)

Yes

If yes, list types of involvement/input:

They listen to input from community members including those with disabilities. The staff utilize an ADA consultant when making park improvements and new builds.

Is the agency involved in ongoing plans for inclusion and accessibility?'

Yes

Comments/additional information about agency planning:

They have other parks that are very inclusive such as Challenger Miracle Field and Karpus Family Playground. They are currently working on adding an inclusive playground at Sandbar Park.

Agency Communication and Marketing

Is person first language used in written materials?

Is person first language used in oral communication?

Yes

Are alternative forms of communication available?

Yes

If yes, check the alternative forms of communication available:

Computer
Oral

Do marketing and other printed agency materials reflect inclusion of people with disabilities? (e.g., access information provided, people with disabilities pictured in publications or on web site)

Is the agency website usable by people of all abilities? (e.g., simple design, consistent navigation, alt text for graphics, high contrast, no flashing/blinking features)

Yes

Agency Policies and Procedures

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Evaluation

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Partnerships and Collaboration

If yes, please list:

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:

The Lacrosse program at the park is run by the Webster Lacrosse Club and they take registration etc. Most of the recreation department programming is done via contracted staff. We did not interview recreation staff so we were unaware of their policies and evaluation processes unless listed on website.

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Assessment

Section C: Administrative Practices

Agency Mission and Values

Staff

Point of Contact/Coordinator

Agency Planning

Agency Communication and Marketing

Agency Policies and Procedures

Evaluation

Partnerships and Collaboration

Notes About Administrative Practices

Ridgecrest Park Back to Agency

Assessment

Section C: Administrative Practices

Agency Mission and Values

Staff

Point of Contact/Coordinator

Agency Planning

Agency Communication and Marketing

Agency Policies and Procedures

Evaluation

Partnerships and Collaboration

Notes About Administrative Practices

Ridgecrest Park
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