Parent's Guide to Inclusion Services

Steps to Receive Inclusion Support

  1. Register for desired Rockford Park District Program at Webbs Norman Center, Carlson Ice Arena, or www.rockfordparkdictrict.org
  2. Check yes where the registration form states, "...does the participant have a disability or medical condition that may require assistance or accommodation"
  3. A team member from Inclusion Services will contact you within 48 hours to assess needs, level of support and appropriate start date

Inclusion Services Role

  1. Contact family/guardian to complete full assessment
  2. Obtain and organize any additional information, equipment and additional support staff if applicable
  3. Notify program staff of participant's needs and their role in supporting the participant in their program
  4. Communicate with family any updates, changes or information they need to be made aware of before start of program
  5. Maintain communication with parents/guardians, support staff, and program staff throughout the course of program
  6. Recommendations will be addressed based on participant's progress or level of success in program

Parents Role

  1. Verify the participant meets minimal eligibility requirements of program (i.e., age, registration and level of participation)
  2. Keep in mind, recreation programs and activities are voluntary in nature. Participation will be encouraged and aided, but not forced.
  3. Communicate openly with inclusion services staff by providing pertinent information on participant's needs for successful inclusion.
  4. Communicate absences to inclusion and/or program staff in advance.
  5. Provide constructive feedback on participant's progress and response to inclusion effort.