A Camp for

A Camp for Everyone!

A Guide to Including Children of All Abilities in Summer Camp Programs

Written by

Lilia Melikechi

A project of United Cerebral

Palsy of Delaware, Inc., with

funds provided by the

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Delaware Developmental

Disabilities Council

"It's not about adding people in after the fact. It's about planning for differences up front."

Dr. Laura Eisenman, Associate Professor, School of Education, University of Delaware

This manual was produced by United Cerebral Palsy of Delaware, Inc. with funds provided by the Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council. Reproduction and dissemination of this manual for noncommercial use is encouraged.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface ............................................................................................................................ 5 Dedication ....................................................................................................................... 6 Acknowledgments........................................................................................................... 7

CHAPTER I: Setting the Context

Introduction .................................................................................................................... 9 What is Inclusion? ......................................................................................................... 11 Creating a Culture of Inclusion ..................................................................................... 12 Disability Etiquette........................................................................................................ 15

Person First Language ........................................................................................... 16 Ten Commandments for Communicating with People with Disabilities.............. 17

CHAPTER II: Introduction to Disabilities

Appreciating Differences .............................................................................................. 20 Recognizing People First ............................................................................................... 21 Assuming Ability............................................................................................................ 21 Respecting Privacy ........................................................................................................ 21 List of Disability Organizations...................................................................................... 22

CHAPTER III: Communication

Communicating with Campers...................................................................................... 23 Communicating with Parents and Caregivers............................................................... 26

Questions to ask Parents and Caregivers ............................................................. 26 Talking to Children About Disabilities ........................................................................... 28

CHAPTER IV: For Camp Administrators

Proactive Administrative Strategies for Inclusion ........................................................ 30 The Americans with Disabilities Act and Other Laws Regarding Inclusion................... 34

Making Your Camp Accessible .............................................................................. 35 Funding Inclusive Programs .......................................................................................... 39 Marketing Inclusive Programs ...................................................................................... 42

CHAPTER V: Inclusive Activities

Common Camp Activities and Modification Ideas........................................................ 45 Examples of Inclusive Activities .................................................................................... 49 Inclusive Pool Activities................................................................................................. 52 Additional Resources for Inclusive Activities ................................................................ 55

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CHAPTER VI: Special Dietary Needs

Food Allergies................................................................................................................ 58 Prader-Willi and Pica..................................................................................................... 59 Eating Assistance........................................................................................................... 59

CHAPTER VII: Assistive Devices and Personal Care

Braces............................................................................................................................ 60 Prostheses..................................................................................................................... 61 Wheelchairs .................................................................................................................. 61

Manual Wheelchairs ............................................................................................. 62 Power Wheelchairs ............................................................................................... 63 Personal Care ................................................................................................................ 64

CHAPTER VIII: Understanding Behaviors

Prevention..................................................................................................................... 65 De-escalation ................................................................................................................ 68 After the Incident.......................................................................................................... 68

Appendices

APPENDIX A: Background Information on Common Disabilities ................................. 71 Autism Spectrum Disorders .................................................................................. 72 Cerebral Palsy........................................................................................................ 80 Down Syndrome.................................................................................................... 82 Intellectual Disabilities .......................................................................................... 84 Learning Disabilities .............................................................................................. 86 Mental Illnesses .................................................................................................... 88 Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ..................................... 89 Depression ................................................................................................ 90 Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) ....................................................... 91 Selective Mutism....................................................................................... 92 Sensory Disabilities ............................................................................................... 95 Deafness and Hearing Disabilities............................................................. 96 Blindness and Visual Disabilities ............................................................... 98

APPENDIX B: Sample Registration Form .................................................................... 100 APPENDIX C: Resource Directory ............................................................................... 107 APPENDIX D: Accessibility Consultants ...................................................................... 110

References and Further Reading

References .................................................................................................................. 111 Further Reading .......................................................................................................... 117

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