Town Of Scituate Senior Center | 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?

N/A

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?

Comments/additional information about registration and needs assessment:

The staff does not conduct a needs assessment but if assistance is needed are helpful to assist clients. For instance staff will set up chair for chair exercise if client needs assistance.

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?

Yes

Are positive behavioral supports used in the program or activity, when needed?

N/A

Is a quiet area available for calming or relaxation needs?

Yes

If yes, describe quiet area:

Quiet area available for reading (book nook) and meditation.

Comments/additional information about supports:

The senior center is Dementia friendly and staff help create an inclusive environment for seniors with special needs.

Activity accommodations

Are activities modified to individual needs, when needed?

Yes

If yes, typical modifications provided:

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

Specialized programs or services

Are specialized/segregated programs for people with disabilities provided?

Yes

Alzheimer's social day program: The center offers a specialized program for people with cognitive impairments. The cost is $40 per day and includes lunch. The activities included are painting, games, and social activities.

Exercise Room: The Center has an exercise room and members can book time in half hour slots to use the treadmill or one of two recumbent bikes.

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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

Town Of Scituate Senior Center Back to Agency

Assessment

Section E: Program Practices

Registration and needs assessment

Supports available

Activity accommodations

Specialized programs or services

Notes about program practices

Town Of Scituate Senior Center
Back to Agency