Chino Hills Recreation Department - English Springs Park

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 city offers bowling, softball, and basketball at certain times of the year for those with disabilities. In addition, you may contact the community services coordinator if you are interested in the city’s special Olympics

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:

The park offers a tranquil atmosphere with a pond featuring a small waterfall. The gentle sound of trickling water, along with ducks swimming by and birds chirping, creates a calming and serene environment.

Activity accommodations

Are activities modified to individual needs, when needed?

N/A

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

Specialized programs or services

Are specialized/segregated programs for people with disabilities provided?

Yes

Special Olympics: Simply contact the Community Coordinator or look online at https://www.chinohills.org/1198/Special-Needs and view more programs. They also recommend a couple of other programs which offer opportunities for athletes with disabilities.

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:

Chino Hills Little League and Chino Hills AYSO 779 both offer Challenger Leagues for athletes with special needs.

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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

Chino Hills Recreation Department - English Springs Park
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