Friday, November 3, 2017

Lesson 8- Program Accessibility

Introduction

Hi Folks! I been for week Eight, which is about Program Accessibility. I will be adding Classmates Resources that was from Lesson 7, Things from this week reading, my new experience that I had with my volunteer Practicum, and Links that I found helpful that has to do with this week lesson.

 Classmate Resources from Lesson 7 
  • Paige Zohner put this in her power point. https://youtu.be/4h51_z386-M It is called "Duct Tape Surfing - Dream came true for Paraplegic Mum" She is really inspiring. She can't move her legs at all, and yet, she is still active and do the things she always dream in doing. She didn't started out in a wheelchair as well, but ended up in one. 
  •  A Guide to Disability Right Law taken taken from David Lybbert. This is important to add because it gives a deeper understanding to others in how we should support those who has disabilities and the resources that should be available.  https://www.ada.gov/cguide.htm
  • Last Resource that I thought would be helpful that David Lybbert also added is key guidelines in making a place accessible.I know I added a lot from David, but I felt like it was important.(From the Reading lesson 7) 
Path of Travel
  1. A pathway should connect separate buildings or activity areas within the same site
  2. Designate parking for people with disabilities as close as possible to the accessible entrance
  3. Securely anchor carpets and mats to floor surfaces
  4. 36 inch wide paths
Doors
  1. At inaccessible entrances, pace signs bearing the International Symbol of Accessibility and arrows indicating the location of the accessible entrance
  2. Replace doorknobs with lever or loop handles
  3. 32 inches minimum clearance
Stairs, Ramps, and Elevators
  1. Hold meetings/events in spaces that do no requires stairs
  2. Add nonslip treads to stairs
  3. Ramps should be sloped at 1:12 or less.
Restrooms
  1. Install a handle on the inside of the stall door
  2. Provide knee space below the sink at 27 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 22 inches deep
  3. Enlarge the stall to accommodate grab bars and an accessible toilet.
  4. Provide a 5-foot turning space in the communal part of the restroom.
  5. Dispensers should be 42 inches above the floor

Improving Accessibility for Visual Impairments
  • Avoid reorganizing living areas
  • Improve lighting within the facility
  • Remove protruding objects
  • Place handrails where needed
  • Avoid installing solid glass doors
  • Provide materials in Braille or on audiotapes if possible
Accessibility: Points to Remember
  • Consider all types of disabilities
  • Get input from people with disabilities
  • Check with your state laws on access
  • Functionality: approaching, entering, safety, and convenience
  • New structures need to be fully accessible
    This week Lesson 
    What I added is the steps to make sure Inclusion in any program does happen, disability or no disability. Also in the end I put an link to an assignment, in how I applied it. I thought that was helpful because reading what is important is good, but knowing how to apply it to your program is even more important.

    What is Program Accessibility and How is it Accomplished?

    Approach

  • Designing recreation programs and activities so people with disabilities can actively and socially participate in them.
  • Approach > Enter > Use > Conveniences

The Inclusion Process

Step One: Program Promotion

  • Refers to advertising and promotion of program.
  • Ask questions to ensure that advertising is conveying the message that you want. Do my flyers show that my program is accessible? Are my flyers reaching the special population?

Step Two: Registration Process and Assessment of Needs

  • Registration forms need to include a space where the applicant can state any special needs.
  • Be prepared to meet with applicants to discuss special needs and how to best prepare for optimal experience.
  • Does the participant require any accommodations of have any needs of which we should be aware?

Step Three: Accommodations and Supports

  • Accommodations: Equipment and Activity Adaptations
    1. Besides the person’s own devices, do we need any special equipment or modifications?
    2. Have the steps of the activity been broken down into small tasks to match the competence of the participant?
    3. Do we need to make changes to the rules to accommodate everyone?
    4. Is the terrain or space accessible to everyone?
    5. 5. How we manage the dynamics of the group to operate more effectively?
  • Supports: Additional Staff of Volunteers What additional support staff does our program need?
    • Assign a one-to one assistant
    • Assign an extra staff member for the group
    • Develop a “leisure partner” or peer support system
    • Develop a leisure coach system

Step Four: Staff Training

  • All staff participants are well informed and prepared.
  • Guidelines: Is our training ongoing and consistent? Conducted with new programs? For all program leaders? Involve participant input? Are new staff members educated and trained in the inclusion process?
  • Topics: Do our training topics include importance of inclusion? Benefits of inclusion? Disability awareness activities? People-first language? Simulation/experiential activities? Involve scenarios? Leadership roles? Discuss only important needs of specific participants?
  • Does our program offer equal special personal care?
  • Are the non disabled participants comfortable and well informed of needs of participants with disabilities?

Step Five: Program Implementation

  • Are we executing the principles that we had prepared for?
  • Are we communicating well with patrons to further improve the program?

Step Six: Documentation

  • Are we properly documenting daily progress to evaluate success over time?

Step Seven: Evaluation

  • Involve everyone (participants, parents, leaders) in evaluation process
  • What happened? Why did it happen? What could be improved? What can be done differently?
  • My Link: https://1drv.ms/w/s!Ano_1vcorOeMqT1fYF7gj0dD8yec
 My Experience For my Volunteer Practicum
 I have been volunteering with different types of special population. One of them was a Autism Mentor Group. Normally it is just meetings and learning things, but I get assigned to work with someone who has Autism. I have a partner. First I went with my partner, and decided how we want to work together. Next, we meet with who we mentor, and get to know him. He was hilarious, smart, and very on top of things. The reasons I share this is I just want everyone to know that just because someone have a disability, doesn't mean they not "smart" will be "socially awkward" and other things. Give them a chance. You might learned a lot from them. I, myself, have my own minor disabilities as well. A disability isn't anything but a weakness, which we all have. Be patience and kind just like you would want to be treated. I can't wait to share more of my experience.


Resources I found  
  • I found this YouTube video called, "Virtual Tour: Daniels Accessibility Designed Program (ADP).  Even through in this video, the place that is made accessible is fancy and most likely cost a tone a money, it also shows ways you can make a home accessible for those in wheelchairs. here are ways to have the same results without it being so fancy.https://youtu.be/OGKqEb9bT_k
  • The next video is really inspiring. It is called, "Dillan’s Voice" It is about a boy who has Autism speaking disorder and how communication devices has really helped Him. https://youtu.be/oMN2PeFama0
  • The other video is about Dillan's Story. It called "Dillan's Path."   which goes back to the other video, before he had the communicating device to where he had a device to help him talk.  https://youtu.be/UTx12y42Xv4 

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