2. Contents
Group Contract...................................................................................................................................2
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................3
NeedsAssessment..............................................................................................................................3
Canadian Survey on Disability, 2012.................................................................................................3
Disabilities by Severity in Ontario.................................................................................................4
Current Program & Services for People with Disabilitiesin Peterborough...........................................7
Program Concepts & Objectives ..........................................................................................................9
Establish a Critical Path.......................................................................................................................9
Important Dates .............................................................................................................................9
Facilities and Equipment...................................................................................................................10
Staffing Requirements ......................................................................................................................10
Public Relations................................................................................................................................10
Budget.............................................................................................................................................11
Implementation................................................................................................................................12
Activities......................................................................................................................................13
Evaluation........................................................................................................................................16
3. Group Contract
Responsibilities
Each group memberwill contribute tothe assignment –thisincludesattendinggroupmeetings,
assistingindelegatingtasksandthe discussionbehindpartssubmitted.
If unable to attenda groupmeeting,the groupmembernotifyatleastone othergroupmember
ina timelyfashion.If absentgroupmemberhasfeedbackorideastosubmitto the meeting,
theyshouldbe giventoanothergroupmemberwithinareasonable timeframe.
Group membersshouldsubmittheirassignedpartsbythe deadline.If unable todoso,they
shouldinformthe groupinadvancedandcome upwithan alternate deadline.
Group membersneedtoattendboththe in-classeventandthe communityeventatAlternatives
CommunityProgramServices. Membersof the groupshouldbe activelyparticipatingatboth
events.
Penalties
If a groupmemberdoesnotfollowtheirresponsibilities,the followingactionswilltake place:
The firsttime it happens,the groupwill have ameetingtoexpresstheirconcernswiththe group
member.
The secondtime ithappens,the groupwill expresstheirconcernstoAlex andhave another
meetingthe groupmember.
If it happensa thirdtime,thenthe groupmemberwill be askedtoleave the group.
Signatures
______________________________________ ________________________
FelicityPhillips Date
______________________________________ ________________________
BeckySchultz Date
______________________________________ ________________________
Zoe Stanley Date
4. Introduction
On March 20, 2015, our group will be hostingaCarnival eventinpartnershipwithAlternatives
CommunityProgramServices.Thiseventwill occurfrom10 am-3 pm at TrinityUnitedChurch.Our
program will be havingsmall activitystations,includingabean bagtoss,guesshow many, a photobooth
and a pie toss.Aftera funmorningof events,the organizationwill be providingprogramparticipants
witha pizzalunch.Afterlunch,we will have adance party tofinishthe event.
Throughoutthisdocument,the readerwill findaneedsassessmentbasedonboththe
organization’sneedsandresearchfromStatisticsCanada.Additionally,topicsdiscussedincludeprogram
conceptsand objectives,acritical path,facilitiesandequipment,staffingrequirements,public relations
and budgeting.Furthermore,thisdocumentdiscussesthe planforimplementationandevaluation.
Needs Assessment
Aftermeetingwiththe employeesof AlternativesCommunityProgramServices,we discovered
theirneedforan activityonthe Fridayof theirMarch Break camp.
Additionally,ourgroupdecidedtocomplete some fieldresearchonthe subject.Below,the
readerwill discoverourfindings.
Canadian Survey on Disability, 2012
Accordingto the CanadianSurveyonDisability,approximately1651 620 Ontarianslive witha
disability.The prevalence rate is15.4%.If youcompare the prevalence rate tothe populationof
Peterborough,itwouldequate toabout7 936 people livingwithadisabilityof some form.Below isthe
prevalence perage groupin Peterborough.
5. As itis noticedthroughoutthe above chart,the highestpercentageof those inOntarioare
seniors.Fortunately,there are multiple care facilitiesforthe agingpopulationinPeterborough.
However,forthe 29% of those thatare 65 and under,there are not manyopportunities.Buildingoff of
the statisticsthatare previouslymentioned,thatwouldequate toaround2 299 people inPeterborough.
Unfortunately,there are notmanyservicesinPeterboroughthat’stargetaudience isforthat2 299
people.Laterinthisreport,the readerwill learnaboutthe currentrecreationserviceprovidersforthose
withdisabilities.
Disabilities by Severity in Ontario
Thissectionisgoingto lookat the severityof disabilitiesinOntario.The firstchartis goingtosummarize
all age groupsinOntario.Later,the charts will summarizethe severitybyage group.
5%
7%
17%
28%
43%
Prevalence of Disability by Age Group in
Ontario (both sexes)
15-24 25 to 44 44 to 64 65 to 74 75 and older
6. The datawasinconclusiveforsevere.
507910
315820
367010
290090
0 100000 200000 300000 400000 500000 600000
Mild
Moderate
Severe
Very Severe
Severity of Disabilities in All Age Groups in
Ontario
Severity of Disabilities in All Groups in Ontario
32110
18490
0
151480
0 20000 40000 60000 80000 100000 120000 140000 160000
Mild
Moderate
Severe
Very Severe
Severity of Disabilities in Ontarians Aged
15-24
Severity of Disabilities in Ontarians Aged 15-24
7. 0 10000 20000 30000 40000 50000 60000 70000 80000 90000 100000
Mild
Moderate
Severe
Very Severe
Severity of Disabilities in Ontarians Aged
25-44
Severity of Disabilities in Ontarians Aged 25-44
0 20000 40000 60000 80000 100000 120000 140000 160000 180000 200000
Mild
Moderate
Severe
Very Severe
Severity of Disabilities in Ontarians Aged
45-64
Severity of Disabilities in Ontarians Aged 25-44
8. For our research,ourtarget audience isthe populationbetween15 and64 withmildto severe
disabilities;however,we are willingtoadaptour programto those withsevere disabilities.If you
developthe average forthese age groupsthroughprovincialstandardsandcompare themtothe
populationof Peterborough,the numberswill looklike this:
Severity Numberof People inPeterborough
Mild 1832
Moderate 1267
Severe 1484
Very Severe 1736
Total: 6319
Current Program & Services for People with Disabilities in Peterborough
Here is a listof current programsfor people withdisabilitiesin Peterborough:
AlternativesCommunityProgram
Services
AutismOntario – PeterboroughChapter
0 20000 40000 60000 80000 100000 120000
Mild
Moderate
Severe
Very Severe
Severity of Disabilities in Ontarians Aged
65+
Severity of Disabilities in Ontarians Aged 25-44
9. CanadianHearingSociety,
Peterborough
ChristianHorizons
CNIBPeterborough
CommunityCare Peterborough
CommunityLivingPeterborough
CommunityOpportunityandInnovation
Network,Peterborough
Council forPersonswithDisabilities
CysticFibrosisCanada,Peterborough
DownSyndrome Associationof
Peterborough
Easter SealsOntario,Peterborough
Office
EpilepsyOntario,Peterborough
FASDPeterborough
Five CountiesChildren’sCentre
Four CountiesBrainInjuryAssociation
HeadsUp forInclusion
KawarthaBlazersSledge Hockey
Association
KawarthaParticipationProjects
KinarkChildrenandFamilyServices
LearningDisabilitiesAssociationof
Peterborough
MindWorksRehabilitationSupport
Services
Multiple SclerosisSocietyof Canada,
PeterboroughChapter
OntarioMinistryof Communityand
Social Services –OntarioDisability
SupportProgram,PeterboroughOffice
PARDTherapeuticRiding
RestAssure CommunitySupport
Services
Snowflake TherapyServices
Special OlympicsOntario,Peterborough
Chapter
Tri-CountyCommunitySupportServices
Fortunately,there are manydifferentservicesforthose diagnosedwithadisabilityinthe Cityof
Peterborough.However, throughourresearch,we have discoveredthat these organizationsdonot
provide alot of recreationprogrammingthatpromote inclusionandsafe environments.
10. Program Concepts & Objectives
The missionstatementthatourgroupdevelopedwas:
To develop a non-competitiveeventthatservices40-50 adultswith disabilities to participate in a fun and
inclusive environment.
Our grouphas partneredwithanorganization,AlternativesCommunityProgramsServices,to
developaprogramthat promotesinclusive recreation.While promotinginclusive recreation,we will
ensure thatthe program participantshave fun,while simultaneouslyencouragingasafe andaccessible
environment.Thusresultinginthe maximizationof eventparticipationasaresultof the program
environment.
Establish a Critical Path
Our groupmet withJackie Carson,Fundamental&AdvancedSkillsProgramDirector,on
February10th
, 2015 at 12:30 pm.Additionally,Sheila,KimandMonique,all managers,were present.At
thismeeting,ourgroup andthe managersdecidedthatrunningacarnival eventwouldbe afunand
practical idea.Furthermore,thiswouldassistinmeetingourprogramgoalsand objectives.
Important Dates
February 10, 2015 – initial meetingwithAlternatives
March 10, 2015 – tour of facilitywithJackie Carson
March 11-18, 2015 – purchasingmandatory itemsthatwe needandcompleting taskssuchas
developingthe playlistforthe dance.
March 20, 2015 – eventfrom10 am – 3 pm
March 27, 2015 – post-eventplansubmittedtoAlexSmithandprogramevaluationsubmittedto
Jackie Carson
11. Facilities and Equipment
Our eventisbeingheldinthe basementof TrinityUnitedChurchinPeterborough.The address
for thisfacilityis360 ReidStreet.
For equipment,we willbe supplyingthe material.The organizationwill be providinguswith
fundingbaseduponthe budgetthatwe submitted. Inthe budgetsectionof the report,the readerwill
findthe detailsfromourbudget.
Staffing Requirements
For our event,we are fortunate enoughtohave quite abitof staffing.There will be the three
groupmemberspresentatall times.Additionally,we willhave fouremployeesfromthe organization
presentthroughoutthe eventand4-6volunteers.Throughoutthe event,some of the program
participantswill have supportworkersdropin.
Public Relations
For our publicrelationsstrategy,we have developedaposterthat highlightsthe important
detailsof ourevent;includingtime,location,costandwhatit is.Below,the readerwill findacopyof
thisposter.
13. AlternativesCommunityProgramServicesisprovidinguswiththe fundingforthe $69.00. To
assistwiththe offsettingof costsfromthe $69.00, the participantsof ouractivitywill be paying $2.00
each.
Due to the organization’spartnershipwithTrinityUnitedChurch,we didnothave topayfor the
use.
Implementation
Priorto the event,AlternativesCommunityProgramServiceswillensurethatthe church is
booked.Additionally,we willbe attendingatour of the facilitieswithJackieCarsoninadvanced.This
will helpustoensure thatthe locationisfullyaccessible,plusitwillhelpusdevelophow we will setup
the event. The organizationisensuringthatwe will accesstothe locationinadvancedto ensure setup
time,aswell astime at the endfor take downand cleanup.
On the day of the event,Alternativeswillensure thatall of the staff we needwill be available.
Additionally,theywillensurethatanytrainingthatmay be needto be completedisdone.
Below,the readerwill findacopyof our activities.
Activity ItemsNeeded Budget
Basketball Toss 4-6 Miniature Basketballs $6.00
Bean Bag Activity N/A $0.00
Bottle Ring Toss Rings $2.00
Craft Table Multiple - see worddocument $20.00
Dance Party N/A $0.00
Disc Drop (PLINKO) Board, Pegs,Discs $3.00
Duck Match RubberDucks $5.00
GuessHow Many JellyBeans $3.00
Knock 'emDown 3 Small Balls $3.00
Photo Booth Funkyprops& development of photos $10.00
Pie Toss Target,pie tins,shavingcream $7.00
Treasure Hunt N/A $0.00
Additional Supplies Bristol board,balloons,popcorn
kernels
$10.00
Total: $69.00
14. Activities
Activity Description What Do We Have? What Do We Need?
Basketball Toss Participants will have the option
of seeinghowmanybasketsthey
can get in 1 minute.
Mini basketball net
Stopwatch
Mini basketballs (between 4 and
6)
Bean Bag Toss Participants will have the
opportunity to toss bean bags at
the target hole. There are three
targets holes to aim at.
Participantshave three throwsto
see how many points he/she can
get.
Below is a photo of a similar
model:
Bean bags
Bean bag board
Bottle Ring Toss Participants will have the
opportunity to throw rings at
bottles. The objective is to get
the ring around the bottle (up to
three rings at a time)
Approximately 36 water bottles Rings (3)
Table
Craft Table Allowparticipantstomake paper
bag puppets or decorate print
out of props for photo booth
Print outs (details provided in
photo booth section)
Table
Paper bags for making puppets
Puppet Decorations:
crayons/markers, scissors,
glue/tape, googly eyes, pipe
15. cleaners, construction paper,
pom pom balls
Print outs
Crayons/markers
Glue/tape
Straw or long popsicle sticks
Dance Party Participants can choose to dance
in the area designated for
dancing
OR
Have the dance party at the end
of the event 1:30/2:00 -3:00 pm
Music
Speakers
Disc Drop (Plinko) Participant have the option to
drop disc down a board but to
see how many points they can
get but pegs are sticking out that
makes this challenging.
Example below:
Paint
Tripod stand for board
Board
Pegs
Discs
16. Duck Match Participants will have the
opportunity to flip over rubber
ducks to see if they can match
the same number that’s under
the rubber duck together. They
will have 3 opportunities to try
and match up the ducks
Markers (to mark the ducks) About 12 rubber ducks
Guess How Many (Jelly Beans)? As the participants enter the
carnival theycan choose to guess
how many jelly beans are in the
jar, we will keep record of who
guessed what and near the end
of the day we will call up the
winner for a prize.
Jar About 50-60 jelly beans
Knock ‘em Down Participants can choose to roll,
kick, or throw ball at cups to
knock the cups down.
Participants have three tries.
Cups 3 small balls
Photo Booth Allow Participants to take fun
photos with print out props or
the props available.
Camera
Sheet for Background
Print outs – moustaches, beards,
lips, hats, bow ties and glasses
Funky props – oversized glasses,
silly hats, etc.
Pie Toss Using pie tins and whip cream or
shaving cream participants can
throw their “pie” at a target that
will be placed up on the wall.
Tape Target (such as a clown’s face) –
we could make this on Bristol
Board
Pie tins
Whippedcreamor shavingcream
Treasure Hunt Participants will have to the
opportunity to find objects in a
medium sized bucket filled with
rice or sand.
Bucket
Rice
Objects (we haven’t decided
what objects yet)
Additional Supplies: Tablesandchairs(Felicitycanprovidedif needed),Bristol boardforsigns,balloons,popcornkernels,photodeveloping
17. Evaluation
To ensure thatour eventhasrun successfully,we will lookbackatStep2 – ProgramConcepts
and Objectives.Inthissection,we spoke aboutourmissionstatement:todevelopanon-competitive
eventthatservices40-50 adultswithdisabilities toparticipate inafunand inclusive environment.
Whenwe are finishedourevent,we willevaluate ourprogrambylookingatthe following:
Didthe eventpromote inclusionthroughoutthe day?Additionally,wasthe eventaccessible?
Thus,allowingforinclusive spacesandcommunities.
Didwe have 40-50 participants?Whatwas the age group of our participants?
Didthe participantshave fun?How can we justifythis?
Additionally,we willcomplete aprogramreview thathighlightsourrecommendationsforfuture
programs.Thisdocumentwill be submittedtobothAlex Smith,ProgramCoordinatorof the RLS program
at FlemingCollege,andJackie Carson, Fundamental &AdvancedSkillsProgramDirectoratAlternatives
CommunityProgramServices.Thiswill allow for anyfuture changestobe made to recreationprograms.
