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Contact Us at 312.742.5798 Or Special.Recreation@Chicagoparkdistrict.Co M Winter 2018 Chicago Park District For more information about our Chicago Park District Special Recreation Programs~ Contact us at 312.742.5798 or [email protected] m Winter 2018 Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners Superintendent & CEO Jesse H. Ruiz, President Michael P. Kelly Avis LaVelle, Vice President Erika R. Allen Donald J. Edward David A. Helfand Tim King M. Laird Koldyke City of Chicago Rahm Emanuel, Mayor For more information about your Chicago Park District visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com 312.742.PLAY or TTY 312.747.2001 Table of Contents Special Recreation Map & Locations 1 Mission Statement 2 General Information 3-5 Special Recreation Administrative Staff 6 Special Recreation Parks & Coordinators 7 Special Olympics 2018 Calendar 8 Programs by Park 9-19 Adaptive Recreation Programs 20-21 Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Programs & Special Events 22-25 Veterans Programs 26 Winter Holiday Camps 27 New Program Columbus Park 28 Accessibility 29-33 Special Olympics Medical Application 34-36 English/Spanish Participation Forms 37-41 Annual Information Forms 1 Mission & Vision Statement What is Chicago Park District Special Recreation? The Chicago Park District is a municipal pioneer in offering recreation programs for people with disabilities. Starting in 1965, the Chicago Park District began training park employees on ways to better serve people with disabilities. In 1968, the Chicago Park District became the birth place of the Special Olympics, an organization that now serves athletes with intellectual disabilities in over 170 countries worldwide. Since then, the park district has expanded its services for individuals with disabilities. With 21 specialty locations serving individuals with intellectual disabilities, 3 specialty locations serving individuals with a primary physical or visual impairment and 2 specialty locations serving individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing we strive to meet the recreational needs for all individuals with disabilities in the city of Chicago. The Chicago Park District Special Recreation Department currently offers specialty programs serving the following populations: Intellectual disabilities Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Physical disabilities Veterans (Injured, able- bodied Blindness or Visual Impairment and active duty) **If your family member has special needs and is registered for a traditional program with the Chicago Park District and may need additional assistance, staffing or adaptive equipment, please contact the special recreation administrative staff The Chicago Park District Special Recreation program welcomes all individuals with disabilities, come and join the fun!! Chicago Park District Mission: Enhance the quality of life in Chicago by becoming the leading provider of recreation and leisure opportunities Provide safe, inviting and beautifully maintained parks and facilities Create a customer-focused and responsive park system that prioritizes the needs of children and families Core values: Children First-Our most important task is to bring children and families into our parks and give them great reasons to stay and play for a lifetime. Best Deal in Town-We prioritize quality in our programs and accountability in our fiscal management to provide excellent and affordable recreation that invites everyone to come out and play. Built to Last-We use our capital to renew our aging infrastructure and leverage partnerships that produce new parks and facilities that are forward-thinking and world class. Extra Effort-We support innovation and welcome new ideas. We believe that professionalism, communication, technology, and team work serve as the foundation for great customer service and a productive workplace. Special Recreation Department Mission: To enhance the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities through offering a diverse range of recreational opportunities. Vision: To promote, foster and encourage physical and mental health through athletic skill development, recreation and social interactions for youth and adults with disabilities. General Information REGISTRATION All participants must register for each session and pay the assigned fee for that session before attending any program classes. Annual Information Forms need to be filled out at the beginning of each session, for all participants with intellectual disabilities (of all ages) and for minors with physical disabilities, visual impairment or deaf or hard-of-hearing. It is required that all first time participants meet with the Special Recreation Coordinator prior to registration. This is to ensure that the Special Recreation Program is the proper setting and can meet all specific needs of each individual. The Special Recreation staff may deem the program inappropriate for an individual based on safety concerns and/or lack of adherence to program policies. In-person registration is required in order to register for any Chicago Park District Special Recreation Program. For further information please call the specific park you are interested in. Online In-person Session/Year Session Begins Session Ends Registration Registration Begins Winter 2018 12/4/17 12/9/17 1/8/18 3/18/18 PAYMENT POLICY The Chicago Park District accepts the following forms of payment: Cash Checks (payable to “Chicago Park District”) Money Orders (payable to “Chicago Park District”) Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express) REFUNDS A 15% service charge will be deducted from all refunds and payment cancellations. This includes duplicate and accidental registrations. All refund requests must be made in-person at the park where the program is being held, at least two weeks before the program’s scheduled start date. The Chicago Park District program receipt is required for a refund to be processed. No refund requests will be accepted after the two week point. Please allow up to six weeks for your refund to be processed. RETURNED CHECK POLICY As a user fee payment, a check is an acceptable form of payment two weeks prior to the start of a class or the rental of a space or room. The two week prior limitation is to ensure sufficient time for the check to clear the issuer’s bank. If during the check clearing process the check fails, due to lack of funds, a closed account, etc. the check will be sent back to the Chicago Park District. It is important that the park or department responsible for the original receipt of the check take appropriate action to contact the individual or group to collect the amount of the check as well as a $25 returned check fee. NON-RESIDENT POLICY Anyone can register for a Chicago Park District program; however, fees are doubled for non- Chicago residents. LATE PICK-UP POLICY There will be a $5 late charge for every 15-minute a participant is picked up late. Each late pick-up will be documented, and if it happens more than 3 times, park staff reserves the right to dismiss a participant from the program without a refund. If a parent/guardian intends to pick-up a participant early, they must notify staff in advance PARTICIPANT BEHAVIOR GUIDELINES The Chicago Park District promotes the concept of “equal fun for everyone.” Participants are expected to exhibit appropriate behavior at all times. The Special Recreation Behavior Guidelines have been developed to help make the program safe and enjoyable for all participants. 1. Participants must show respect to all other participants and staff. 2. Participants must refrain from using foul language or discussing inappropriate tropics 3. Participants must show respect for equipment, supplies, and facilities 4. Additional rules may be developed for specific programs and athletic leagues as deemed necessary by staff 3 Upon infraction of one of these behavior guidelines, a Behavior Incident Report will be completed in detail by Special Recreation Staff. The following are next step options: 1. No further action at this time 2. Parent/Participant/Staff Meeting 3. Behavior Contract 4. Suspension from program for ____day(s) 5. One-on-one aide is assigned to participant 6. Expulsion from program for the remainder of the session PARTICIPANT ILLINESS To prevent the spread of contagious illnesses, it is recommended that participants refrain from attending a class when any of the following conditions exist: 1. Fever of 100 degrees or higher 2. Vomiting within the past 24 hour 3. Persistent diarrhea in conjunction with other symptom 4. Contagious rash or a rash of unknown origin 5. Persistent cough and/or cold symptoms 6. “Pink eye” (conjunctivitis) or discharge from the eye 7. Symptoms of mumps, measles, chicken pox, strep throat, flu, impetigo, head lice, mites and ringworm 8. Runny nose with yellow or green discharge, which could indicate an infection 9. Fatigue due to illness, which will hinder participation and full enjoyment of the program Please notify the Special Recreation staff if a participant contracts any contagious illness that will affect attendance. After one absence, a participant should return to the program at the recommendation of his/her doctor, or, if not under a doctor’s care, when symptoms have clearly passed. DISPENSING OF MEDICATION 1. If the medication is to be given, staff is to be provided instruction by the physician or a registered nurse and approved, staff must also be willing and able to demonstrate or provide evidence of appropriate learning. 2. CPD staff and/or adult delivering medication shall document verification of the medication count by initialing the medication administration form. SEVERE WEATHER In the event of
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