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Chapter 9

Chapter 9. Designing Inclusive Experiences. chapter. 9. Designing Inclusive Experiences. Author name here for Edited books. Nancy Nisbett. I am a part of all that I have met. –Alfred Tennyson. Having a Positive Attitude. “We want you here!” Attitude can be your greatest strength.

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Chapter 9

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  1. Chapter9 Designing Inclusive Experiences chapter 9 Designing Inclusive Experiences Author name here for Edited books Nancy Nisbett

  2. I am a part of all that I have met. –Alfred Tennyson

  3. Having a Positive Attitude • “We want you here!” • Attitude can be your greatest strength. • It conveys willingness. • Be sure to make participants aware of this.

  4. Demonstrating a Welcoming Attitude • Use appropriate terminology. • Work to remove barriers. • Remain flexible. • Help participants recognize differences and similarities. • Accept differences. • Treat all participants with respect.

  5. Components of the Programs • Purpose • Participants • Activities An aide provides support for a camper during a hike in Bradford Woods.

  6. Understanding the Purpose of the Program • Purpose will affect inclusiveness. • General skill development and social development • Advances skill development and competition • Focus on general skill development. • Individual differences should not matter • Focus is on creating inclusive experience for all

  7. Understanding Program Participants • Each person has strengths and challenges that must be recognized. • Do this through a needs assessment. • Also reinforces your commitment to providing a positive experience.

  8. Needs Assessment • Content • Potential limitations and strengths • Adaptations used by the participant • Medication and health needs • Concerns and questions • Who conducts the needs assessment? • Inclusion specialist (CTRS) • Program leaders or supervisors • Pros and cons of each

  9. Understanding Activities • What is the activity? • Why is it being done? • These questions guide its design. • Understanding activity is the first step in an activity analysis.

  10. Activity Analysis • The process of breaking an activity down into its components • Elements of an activity analysis: • Cognitive skills • Emotional skills • Physical skills • Social skills Campers socialize through partnered activities at an inclusive recreation summer camp.

  11. Making Adaptations • Activity analysis tells you when an adaptation is needed. • Make adaptations only when necessary. • Ask the participant what will help. • Listen • Observe • Tailor the modification to the participant • Be creative and realistic

  12. Three Areas of Adaptation 1. Equipment 2. Rules and methods 3. Instructional aides See table 9.2.

  13. Table 9.2

  14. An Inclusive Approach • Involves including all program participants in creating the adaptations. • First, ask consent of participant. • All participants then discuss possibilities. • Opportunity to discuss similarities and differences • Increases group buy-in to adaptations

  15. Program Management Issues • How much to charge? • Nothing. That is, nothing beyond regular fees. • Scholarships and sliding fees • Site selection • Transportation • Communication style

  16. Behavior Management • Clear rules and expectations • Consistency • Respect • Modeling positive behavior • Negative reinforcement • Positive reinforcement • Intrinsic rewards • Extrinsic rewards

  17. Summary • The elements of programming • Activity analysis • Making adaptations • Management issues

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