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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-06-18; Parks & Recreation Commission; 0607-04; KIT Commitment to Learning AwardPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL AB# 10607-4 MTG. DATE: | 6/18/07 STAFF: | SWENCK KIDS INCLUDED TOGETHER COMMITTMENT TO LEARNING AWARD ACTION RECOMMENDED ACTION : Receive information regarding the Kids Included Together (KIT) Commitment to Learning Award that was accepted by the Carlsbad Recreation Department on April 20, 2007 at the 3rd Annual National Conference on Inclusion held in San Diego, Ca. ITEM EXPLANATION: In 2006, a Team was formed to develop a support system within the Recreation Department which would allow for reasonable accommodations to individuals with special needs who want to participate in our programs. Staff was advised of an organization called Kids Included Together (KIT) which specializes in training child care providers in inclusion. The mission of KIT is to support recreational and social programs that include children with and without disabilities. KIT'S goal is to enrich the lives of all who participate and to increase understanding and acceptance of disabilities as a natural part of life. Through our partnership with KIT, the Recreation Department coordinated four (4) training workshops focusing on an Introduction on Inclusion, Providing Respectful Accommodations, Supporting Positive Behaviors, and Partnering with Families. In keeping with our mission of creating community through people, parks, and programs, the Carlsbad Recreation Department is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to include individuals with and without special needs. At the 3rd Annual National Conference on Inclusion Awards luncheon, KIT presented the Carlsbad Recreation Department with an award of Excellence in Commitment to Learning, for our commitment to making staff training on inclusion a priority. Department staff was present at the awards luncheon, April 20, 2007, to accept the award on behalf of the City of Carlsbad's Recreation Department. EXHIBITS: 1. K.I.T. Award Certificate dated 4/20/2007 *