Resources
Below are resources that can provide additional information about individuals with disabilities in the Huntsville area.
1. Huntsville Disabilities Services: a list of services (and phone numbers) that assist individuals with disabilities. We can call the different services listed and inquire about the demographics they serve. We can also network with them to raise awareness about specific programs we have implemented.
http://huntsville.about.com/library/bldisabilities.htm
2. Huntsville, Alabama, Special Populations Division (Recreation Services): list of organizations that offer recreation services for disabled citizens. We can confer with the Recreation Services department regarding programming needs and offer our facility for collaborative programs. We can also get a better sense of who is using the parks services and what demographic could be better served.
http://www.huntsvilleal.gov/recreation/special_pops.php
3. Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind: This organization can provide us with detailed information about the visually and auditory impaired population. They can assist in designing programs that enhance the recreation experiences for individuals associated with their organization.
http://www.aidb.org/aidb-regional-centers/huntsville
4. The Arc of Madison County: This institution provides a wealth of knowledge concerning people with disabilities. They would be an invaluable resource to gain insight into what services are successfully offered, who is not participating and why, and what collaborative efforts we could make with other organizations.
http://www.hsvarc.org
5. Alabama Department of Public Health: The Department of Public Health will be a valuable resource for obtaining information about individuals with disabilities in the Huntsville area.
http://www.adph.org
Below are two links to websites that offers accessible program ideas that can be used at our facility.
1. Union County, New Jersey, Recreation for people with Disabilities: lists multiple program ideas for people with disabilities
http://ucnj.org/Recreation%20Programs%20for%20People%20with%20Disabilities/other_programs.htm
2. E-bility: provides multiple programming ideas for people with disabilities
http://www.e-bility.com/links/recreation.php
1. Huntsville Disabilities Services: a list of services (and phone numbers) that assist individuals with disabilities. We can call the different services listed and inquire about the demographics they serve. We can also network with them to raise awareness about specific programs we have implemented.
http://huntsville.about.com/library/bldisabilities.htm
2. Huntsville, Alabama, Special Populations Division (Recreation Services): list of organizations that offer recreation services for disabled citizens. We can confer with the Recreation Services department regarding programming needs and offer our facility for collaborative programs. We can also get a better sense of who is using the parks services and what demographic could be better served.
http://www.huntsvilleal.gov/recreation/special_pops.php
3. Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind: This organization can provide us with detailed information about the visually and auditory impaired population. They can assist in designing programs that enhance the recreation experiences for individuals associated with their organization.
http://www.aidb.org/aidb-regional-centers/huntsville
4. The Arc of Madison County: This institution provides a wealth of knowledge concerning people with disabilities. They would be an invaluable resource to gain insight into what services are successfully offered, who is not participating and why, and what collaborative efforts we could make with other organizations.
http://www.hsvarc.org
5. Alabama Department of Public Health: The Department of Public Health will be a valuable resource for obtaining information about individuals with disabilities in the Huntsville area.
http://www.adph.org
Below are two links to websites that offers accessible program ideas that can be used at our facility.
1. Union County, New Jersey, Recreation for people with Disabilities: lists multiple program ideas for people with disabilities
http://ucnj.org/Recreation%20Programs%20for%20People%20with%20Disabilities/other_programs.htm
2. E-bility: provides multiple programming ideas for people with disabilities
http://www.e-bility.com/links/recreation.php