Best Practices for Inclusive Recreation Programs

Event Date/Time: 

Thursday, February 10th, 2022
2:00 PM EST - 3:30 PM EST

Location: 

Online via Zoom Webinar Platform

Description: 

Recreation programs offer unique opportunities for people to take risks, build skills, explore their creativity, and make friends. In this session, we will discuss the best practices for making recreation programs inclusive and accessible to individuals with a range of disabilities and ages. Topics will include advertising, registration, and the accommodation process for activities such as sports, summer camps, and classes. We’ll also discuss issues unique to recreation such as one-to-one support, behavior policies, medication, and personal care. Participants will have an opportunity to ask the speakers questions following the presentation.

General Accommodations: 

Open or Closed Captions
Materials Available in Alternate Formats

From the Sponsor: 

Region 5 - Great Lakes ADA Center

Audience: 

People with Disabilities, State and Local Government, ADA Coordinator, Consumer Advocate, Educator, Family Member of Person With Disability, Industry Representative or Product Developer, Practitioners, Service Provider

Topic: 

Facility Access, Public Accommodations (ADA Title III), State and Local Government (ADA Title II), Effective Communication, Non-Discrimination, Program Access, Reasonable Modification of Policy and Procedures

Credit: 

ACTCP Credit, Attendance

Registration: 

Required

Cost: 

0

Registration Deadline: 

Thursday, February 10, 2022