ADA
Is this a federal, state or city law?
Federal
True or false - inclusive and adapted programs are the same
False- Adapted Programs are specially designed for participants with disabilities. All other MSCR programs use the inclusive program model.
How would someone request a reasonable accommodation?
Through the registration process, request directly to the site director, or a request to either Jason or Jill.
Who supports which side of town for school based programs?
Jill supports Westside
Jason supports Eastside
What does the ADA stand for?
Americans with Disabilities Act
What are 2 of the eligibility requirements for Inclusion Services?
Meets age requirement
Is registered
Voluntarily participates in registered activity, with or without reasonable accommodations
Meets any other essential eligibility requirements for a specific activity
Name 2 examples of reasonable accommodations.
An enhanced staff to participant ratio
Access to low-sensory environments
Behavior support plans
Sign language interpreters
Adaptive equipment
Alternate or accessible transportation, when transportation is provided for all participants
Removal of architectural barriers
Additional staff training
fidgets
wiggle seats
headphones
help with regulation strategies (breathing exercises)
Who is the Inclusion Services Field Supervisor during the school year?
Lupe Banda
What does the ADA require us to do?
Remove barriers to participation to our programs, and provide reasonable accommodations to enhance participation.
Which MSCR programs are NOT supported by Inclusion Services?
Adapted Programs. These programs are supported by a separate specialist and designed with lower ratios, slower paces and more individually goal directed.
How do we determine reasonable accommodations for a participant?
Jason or Jill will review a participant's IEP or other documentation, connect with school day to get information about support, and connect with family about potential support strategies. Reasonable accommodations are outlined in an Inclusion Support Plan.
How long have Jill and Jason worked with MSCR?
Jill- 2 years
Jason- 11 part time years (4 full time in Inclusion)
When was the ADA formed?
First signed into law in 1990 and amended in 2008
If you are aware that a participant needs reasonable accommodations, what are the steps you would take?
Reach out to Jill or Jason to see if they have an IEP and ask for an Inclusion Support Plan.
What is an example of an accommodation that is not reasonable at MSCR?
Having someone from outside of our organization support an individual, hiring and placing a specific staff for a participant, providing individualized therapy in program, purchasing personal custom equipment for one specific participant, or anything that fundamentally alters the program.
What year did MSCR hire its first full time Inclusion Services Specialist?
2002 - Cheryl Dietrich
How is disability defined in the ADA?
The ADA defines disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly limits a major life activity. The ADA also considers a person to have a disability if they have a history of such an impairment or if others perceive them as having one.
How many participants with disabilities does MSCR support annually?
about 4,000 participants
What is the definition of a reasonable accommodation?
A modification based on an individual's abilities and needs to promote successful participation. Must not fundamentally alter the structure of our program and must be within our staff capacity.
About how many staff are hired to support inclusion across MSCR each year?
Trick question! ALL MSCR staff support our inclusive programs (about 80 full time and 2200 part time staff each year).