Resources
for Creating Inclusive Programming
The YWCA-NYC is pleased to present the Recipe for Fun: A Guide for Creating Inclusive Recreational Programs and its recent supplement, Integrated Summer Camp: Creating an Inclusive Environment. These guidebooks, created to assist program managers, staff and administrators, share ideas, experiences and information helpful in making recreation programs more inclusive to young people with disabilities.
Learn how the YW:
- Evaluates physical and program accessibility
- Involves parents in programming
- Uses diversity to facilitate integration
- Addresses transportation issues
- Funds inclusive programming
- Hires and trains staff
The YW Perez Center offers technical assistance to other community-based organizations that wish to integrate their recreational and camping services, including disability awareness training for staff, campers and their families. Please contact Miyi Parra at mparra@ywcanyc.org with any questions.
Download Recipe for Fun: A Guide to Creating Inclusive Recreational Programs.
Please note: This file is 806KB and may take some time to download, depending on your connection speed. (To download, right-click the link and choose "Save Target As...")Download Integrated Summer Camp: Creating an Inclusive Environment.
Please note: This file is 144KB.
The Recipe for Fun guidebook and supplement were funded by The New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council.