1. 9 Designing Inclusive Experiences Designing Inclusive Experiences
Chapter 9
chapter 9
Designing Inclusive Experiences
Designing Inclusive Experiences
Author name here for Edited books
Nancy Nisbett

2. I am a part of all that I have met.
–Alfred Tennyson

3. Having a Positive Attitude
“We want you here!”
Attitude can be your greatest strength.
It conveys willingness.
Be sure to make participants aware of this.

4. Demonstrating a Welcoming Attitude
Use appropriate terminology.
Work to remove barriers.
Remain flexible.
Help participants recognize differences and similarities.
Accept differences.
Treat all participants with respect.

5. Components of the Programs
Purpose
Participants
Activities
An aide provides support for a camper during a hike in Bradford Woods.

6. Understanding the Purpose of the Program
Purpose will affect inclusiveness.
General skill development and social development
Advances skill development and competition
Focus on general skill development.
Individual differences should not matter
Focus is on creating inclusive experience for all

7. Understanding Program Participants
Each person has strengths and challenges that must be recognized.
Do this through a needs assessment.
Also reinforces your commitment to providing a positive experience.

8. Needs Assessment Content Who conducts the needs assessment?
Potential limitations and strengths
Adaptations used by the participant
Medication and health needs
Concerns and questions
Who conducts the needs assessment?
Inclusion specialist (CTRS)
Program leaders or supervisors
Pros and cons of each

9. Understanding Activities
What is the activity?
Why is it being done?
These questions guide its design.
Understanding activity is the first step in an activity analysis.

10. Activity Analysis
The process of breaking an activity down into its components
Elements of an activity analysis:
Cognitive skills
Emotional skills
Physical skills
Social skills
Campers socialize through partnered activities at an inclusive recreation summer camp.

11. Making Adaptations
Activity analysis tells you when an adaptation is needed.
Make adaptations only when necessary.
Ask the participant what will help.
Listen
Observe
Tailor the modification to the participant
Be creative and realistic

12. Three Areas of Adaptation
1. Equipment 2. Rules and methods 3. Instructional aides See table 9.2.

13. Table 9.2

14. An Inclusive Approach
Involves including all program participants in creating the adaptations.
First, ask consent of participant.
All participants then discuss possibilities.
Opportunity to discuss similarities and differences
Increases group buy-in to adaptations

15. Program Management Issues
How much to charge?
Nothing. That is, nothing beyond regular fees.
Scholarships and sliding fees
Site selection
Transportation
Communication style

16. Behavior Management Clear rules and expectations Consistency Respect
Modeling positive behavior
Negative reinforcement
Positive reinforcement
Intrinsic rewards
Extrinsic rewards

17. Summary The elements of programming Activity analysis
Making adaptations
Management issues