When:
May 11, 2021 all-day
2021-05-11T00:00:00-04:00
2021-05-12T00:00:00-04:00

Sports run group of kids Young Athletes Special Olympics for special needs families in Sandwich MassachusettsWebinar, May 11th, 2021, with The New England ADA Center. Summer is approaching. Let’s get outside and have fun.
* The speakers will be Kathy Gips, Director of Training, New England ADA Center, and Laila Soleimani, Outreach Coordinator, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Universal Design Program.
 * Discuss ADA requirements and accessibility recommendations as they apply to:

  • recreation programs & summer camps
  • state and municipal parks & recreation trails
  • COVID and mask policies,
  • safety policies
  • reasonable accommodations in programs
  • ensuring effective communication (such as providing sign language interpreters)
  • service animals, miniature horses and more
  • Special guest Laila Soleimani, the Outreach Coordinator for the Universal Access Program at the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, will discuss integrated and adaptive recreation programs and opportunities .

Registration is required to  www.eventbrite.com/e/recreation-the-ada-and-inclusive-programs-tickets-150231062151  or to request accommodations such as closed captioning, contact Kathy Gips at kgips@IHCDesign.org or 617-695-0085. Please request accommodations by May 6.

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