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From: Kacie Robinson, Recreation Program Coordinator
Date: December 14, 2017
Subject: Adaptive Programs
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City of Lakeville
Parks & Recreation
Currently we operate under the guidance of our Inclusion Policy. This policy integrates the
participant requesting services into our already existing programs. I have attached this policy
for your reference.
ADAPTIVE PROGRAMS FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS:
My knowledge is limited, but here are some entities I am aware of:
River Valley Project Explore offers various programs such as arts & crafts, cooking, bowling
dances and trips to adults with disabilities.
Lakeville Community Education offers private and semi -private adaptive swim lessons.
New in winter 2018, a Holiday Party for youth with special needs and their families was
offered.
Intermediate District 917 is an organization I have been referred to by the school district in
the past. They provide increased opportunities for personal and career skill development.
They serve students needing low incidence special education services from Burnsville, Eagan,
Savage -Dist. 191, Farmington, Lakeville, Bloomington, Hastings, Inver Grove Heights
Community Schools, Randolph, South St. Paul and the West St. Paul -Mendota Heights -Eagan
school districts. They are located in Rosemount. I have reached out to them and they only
provide educational experiences and don't have adaptive recreational programming.
PARK & REC'S ADAPTIVE PROGRAM HISTORY:
We were a part of Lakeville CARES (Community Adaptive Recreation & Education) and offered
limited adaptive programs however, this groups presence dissolved several years ago. Katey
Radant, from Community Ed, said the group dissolved around 2013. She stated that the
group was made up of two or three Special Education Teachers, a district Speech Therapist,
parents, 360 Communities, Community Ed and Parks and Recreation. She believes that
everyone just got busy or retired and the group disseminated. The adaptive classes we
offered in conjunction with the group were advertised saying "an experienced special
education staff member will be on hand." and "participants are encouraged to bring a PCA."
We have offered adaptive classes here and there over the years. Dan Brettschneider had
expressed to me that if there is a parent 'champion' behind the classes, driving enrollment
they work well. If there isn't a specific person driving the enrolment, then the classes usually
get canceled due to lack of participation.
I found some info on participation numbers for past adaptive classes, this is. not necessarily an
inclusive list of all offerings that Lakeville Parks & Rec offered however it is what I readily
found information on.
• Adaptive Safety Camp -Instructed by P&R, Volunteer Firefighters and McInnis -ISD 194:
2008 (14), 2007 (10), 2006 (15)
• Adaptive Snow Creations -Instructed by McInnis -ISD 194:
2008 (11), 2007 (cxl), 2006 (cxl)
• Adaptive Snowshoeing
2015 (cxl), 2010 (cxl)
We previously held Adaptive Art classes thru the Arts Center. In 2016 they were canceled due
to lack of participation in previous years.
This past summer, I was in conversations about an Adaptive Martial Arts class thru Parks and
Rec. I ended up referring the instructor to Intermediate Dist. 917 due to schedule requests of
the instructor only wishing to work with the youth during weekdays.
City of Lake��v// ille
The City of Lakeville believes that all residents regardless of race, color, national origin,
sex, religion, age or disability have the right to participate in activities of their choice.
Inclusion Services are provided to those with disabilities whit request support, allowing
the participant to fully take part in the programs offered by the Parks and Recreation
Department. If you or a dependent need support in our program(s) please notify our
office in writing a minimum of 2-3 weeks in advance of the program start date.
Requests of support can be made by e -mailing recreation@lakevillemn.gov.
The family of the participant is often the most valuable resource in planning and
executing a successful experience in our programs. All participants must complete and
return the attached assessment form a minimum of two weeks in advance of the
program state date. Information provided will be used by City of Lakeville employees
and its' instructional staff to create a successful plan to support the participant.
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Participant Name:
Primary Diagnosis:
Secondary Diagnosis:
Goals for participant:
City of Lakeville
Positioned to Thrive
RIME—
City of Lakeville Inclusion Assessment
Age:
Behavior considerations: (yelling, violent, quiet, shutdown, swearing, running awayetc.)
Calming or deescalating activities: (techniques or activities participant responds well to, techniques for
motivation or re -direction)
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Positioned to Thrive
What evokes anxiety and/or escalating behaviors: (participant dislikes)
Medical/Allergies/Mobility Considerations/Personal Care: (list medical conditions, allergies etc.)
Concerns with sharing, waiting turns or transitioning/changes in routine: 111stsuggestrons to ease
these situations)
Awareness of danger or impulse control:
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Positioned to Thrive
Any additional information you would like us to know.-
The
now:
The most appropriate form of support for my child is: (please check only one)
One-on-one program leader/instructor assigned specifically for the participant.
_Additional program leader/instructor for the class, available if participant needs added support.
No additional support needed; please notify current instructor(s) of the participants needs.
Trained Personal Care Attendant (PCA) in attendance with participant.
_Other Please5pecify
I understand that I must submit a request for an aid in writing a minimum of 2-3 weeks in
advance of the program start date to receive additional support.
Minnesota Government Data Practices Warning:
Under the Minnesota Government Data Privacy Act, it is required we inform you of your rights
regarding the private data we are requesting on this form. The information on this form is used to
process your inclusion request and can be shared with Lakeville Recreation staff and its' instructors.
You have the right to withhold data, but you may not receive updated program information and/or
accommodations.
Your signature on this form indicates you understand these rights.
Signatu
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