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Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation is committed to the American’s with Disabilities Act which guarantees
non-discrimination and equal access for individuals with disabilities in all programs, services, and activities.
We will provide modifications upon request.
Advanced notice for modifications is welcome.
What is a Modification? Tiers of Support How to Request a Modification
Step 1: Complete online, phone-in or
A modification is any strategy or mail-in registration. When prompted,
technique that reduces or removes identify that inclusion support is
barriers for successful participation, Tier 3 1:1 needed due to a disability.
and ensures access to recreational
Recommend
programming. Modifications are staff to work Step 2: Visit the Therapeutic
assessed individually to determine one on one Recreation (TR) office or download a
which tier of support is recommended. with the participant. Participant Modification Information
(PMI) form from our website:
The level of support we provide is Lowered Ratio parks.arlingtonva.us/therapeutic-recreation/
based on participant need, program Tier 2
structure/dynamic and availability of Recommend adding a staff Step 3: Send completed forms by
staff resources. to lower the
participant to staff ratio. email to trinfo@arlingtonva.us or, if you
prefer, mail or drop them off at the TR
We work with the general recreation office.
staff and the participant (or parent/ Tier 1
guardian) to design a modification plan Develop a modification plan that will be Step 4: An Inclusion Support
to help you enjoy the benefits from our shared with staff that outlines participants’ Coordinator will contact you to
support needs. We can work with staff
programs. to ensure that these supports are being develop a Participant Modification Plan
facilitated effectively.
(PMP) designed to successfully support
Additional supports we can offer your participant’s recreational pursuits.
• Adapted equipment/techniques
• Sign language interpreters Arlington County’s Therapeutic Recreation
Office can train on Tier 1 supports and the
• Large print and Braille materials Participant Modification Plan as well as in-the- Step 5: We will inform you via email
moment consultations and recommendations for about inclusion supports prior to the
start of the program.
Come staff are available for Tier 2 & 3 supports, yet we
modifications. We do our best to ensure additional
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cannot guarantee it.