An innovative system of evaluation and staff training are large factors in the success of the program. Awards are given for the previous year s activities. The purpose is to increase participation of people with disabilities in the life of their communities, to encourage replication of outstanding community-wide efforts and to expand the number of communities that participate in N.O.D.'s CPP network. Judging is conducted by a panel of disability experts who critique the local programs for quality, effectiveness and impact on the community. Severely disabled children participate in summer day camp.
All programs are accessible.
Adults and children with disabilities regularly participate in sailing, bowling, arts and crafts, dance, and teen sports. Parents, recreation staff, and disability advocates cooperate to recruit individuals with disabilities into the community's leisure activities. Park staff recruited volunteers and adjusted staff assignments to achieve full and equal inclusion. An innovative system of evaluation and training facilitated the comprehensive program expansion. To better serve citizens and employees with disabilities, the City revised a number of its Human Resources policies including equal opportunity recruiting and hiring, compensation, employee development and substance abuse.