Current Inclusion Best Practices: From Cincinnati to Utah and Sea to Shining Sea
Session Description (for use in the program and for marketing purposes)
The very philosophy of public parks and recreation that all people-regardless of race, ethnicity, age, income level, physical or cognitive ability, sexual orientation, gender or religion-are able to take advantage of quality programs, facilities, places, and spaces that make their communities great and improve quality of life. Many agencies are performing great work in the community to ensure that these philosophies are being implemented by Recreation Therapists and necessary support staff. This session will review the ADA requirements, how to self-assess your agencies Inclusion policies/processes, examples of how agencies budget for inclusion services, utilization of the APIED process in Inclusion services, suggested staff training and case management strategies to support small and large organizations, strategies to support positive behavior, and a look to the future as to the current and upcoming trends and issues relating to Inclusion over the next 5 years. It sounds like a lot, because it is! Join us for an enriching day of sharing, learning, and improving each of our agencies Inclusion services.