Parent's Guide to Inclusion Services
Steps to Receive Inclusion Support
- Register for desired Rockford Park District Program
- Check yes where it states, "Does the participant have a disability or medical condition that may require assistance or accommodation"
- A team member from inclusion services will contact you to discuss needs, level of support and appropriate start date
Inclusion Services Role
- Contact family/guardian to complete full assessment
- Obtain and organize any additional information, equipment and support staff if applicable
- Notify program staff of participant's needs and their role in supporting the participant in their program
- Communicate with family any updates, changes or any information they need to know before start of program
- Maintain communication with parents/guardians, support staff, and program staff throughout the course of program
- Make recommendations based on participant's progress or level of success in program
Parents Role
- Verify the participant meets minimal eligibility requirements of program - age, registration, level of participation
- Remember that recreation programs and activities are voluntary in nature...participation will be encouraged, but not forced
- Communicate openly with inclusion services staff by providing pertinent information of participant's needs for successful inclusion
- Communicate absences to inclusion and/or program staff in advance
- Provide constructive feedback on participant's progress and response to inclusion effort
