Kempsville Recreation 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?

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:

Inclusion Support Services and Therapeutic Recreation Programs conduct intake interviews.

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:

Calm/quiet areas are available in Out of School Time Programs. Sensory Zone is available for special events.

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:

Inclusion Specialists write individualized accommodation plans for participants in registered programs. Activity modifications are frequently made in Therapeutic Recreation Programs to accommodate for individuals needs and ability level.

Specialized programs or services

Are specialized/segregated programs for people with disabilities provided?

Yes

Learn to Swim: Adapted skill instruction based on American Red Cross standards.

Ability Builders: Ability Builders Age 22-30 This program is an opportunity for individuals with disabilities transitioning out of high school to participate in therapeutic recreation during the day. Participants will experience a variety of physical and social activities while working on communication, money handling, and decision making skills. Participants will also assist in planning group activities which may include crafts, cooking, horticulture, personal fitness, community outings, and more, all while improving or maintaining their current life skills. Participants will be responsible for any admission fees for outings. Staff to Participant Ratio: 1:3 to 1:4 Skills Needed: able to follow familiar one to two-step directions, requires minimal assistance with activities of daily living, manage own behavior with minimal to moderate staff intervention and able to make simple choices. Participants must have a desire to participate

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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

Kempsville Recreation Center
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