Pleasanton Parks and Recreation Master Plan

3-8 Pleasanton Parks and Recreation Master Plan Section Three – Recreation Programming Recommendations 2014 4. Evaluate options and work with Pleasanton Unified School District and other public or private aquatic program providers to expand swimming programs for city residents 5. Provide healthy snacks that meet state nutritional standards in Community Services Department sponsored programs, day camps, and special events 6. Modify existing contracts to require that all City concession operations and vending machines sell at least 75% of the product that meets state nutritional standards 7. Work with health care associations, to incorporate healthy eating and exercising habits into after‐school recreation programs and camps for young children that model healthy living 8. Develop a line of healthy cooking programs in conjunction with the local business community 9. Follow the recommendations of The Center for Civic Partnerships an organization working to build healthier communities and more effective non‐profit organizations 10. Address the needs of an aging population by expanding programming and encouraging participation in physical activity with an emphasis on the gentler aerobic activities 3.4.3 Inclusion of All Populations For over 30 years, Pleasanton has offered Recreational Activities for the Developmentally Disabled (RADD), a program designed specifically for the developmentally disabled. The philosophy of RADD is to provide opportunity for personal growth for those 15 and up through recreation activities that enhance the quality of life for individuals of all abilities. The RADD program, the only such program in the tri‐valley area, gives respect to all, encourages independence and fosters self‐expression. Budget cuts have eliminated other similar programs for the disabled in other communities. For example, Livermore Area Recreation and Park District’s RADD and TADD (Teen Activities for the Developmentally Disabled) programs were eliminated due to district wide budget cuts. The American Community Survey found that over 6% of the Pleasanton population has a disability. Recommended Actions: 1. The Community Services Department should establish and receive City Council approval of establishing an Inclusion Policy and funding that is committed to following the guidelines set forth by Title VI and the ADA to ensure that all programs, activities, and services, when viewed in their entirety, are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities. 2. Coordinate with Pleasanton Para‐transit and WHEELS Dial‐a‐Ride to offer subsidized transportation for specific RADD programming 3. Expand inclusion programming to allow RADD participants the opportunity for more “hands‐on” job training classes, to improve their potential for finding employment 4. Explore potential cooperative agreements with other Tri‐Valley communities unable to provide programming opportunities for the developmentally disabled