1. Assess Your Facility
An assessment tool for organizations that examines how policies, spaces, and programs are inclusive of people with disabilities. This survey is part of a larger index developed by the National Center for Health, Physical Activity, and Disability (NCHPAD) to help communities and organizations assess and improve their level of inclusion.
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2. Train Your Staff
Below is a compiled list of online trainings for all types of recreational facility staff to implement best practices when working with people with disabilities. Topics include an introduction to intellectual disability, communication, and inclusive fitness programming.
Recommended Training for Fitness Center Staff
3. Implement Changes
Writing & Inclusion Policy
Detailed recommendations for recreational facilities on writing an inclusive policy, including an example of establishing a Direct Support Person accommodation for members with disabilities.
Accessibility Toolkit
Practical guidance for YMCAs, gyms, and fitness centers on how to include people with disabilities in facilities and
programs. This Toolkit was created through a partnership between Able South Carolina and NCHPAD.
