The Cortland Youth Bureau is proud to announce that we have received the ‘Inclusion Champion’ and ‘Inclusion Program of Excellence Award’ at this year’s New York State Parks & Recreation Society conference.
Over the fall and winter of last year CYB staff participated in InclusionU training, offered by the Inclusive Recreation Resource Center at SUNY Cortland. This 10 hour training allowed us to take an in-depth look at our programs and facilities to ensure participation by people of all abilities. We’ve developed new mission and vision statements, made changed to our facilities to make them ADA compliant, and are continually educating ourselves on the best practices of inclusive recreation.
Our programs and activities are open to everyone and staff members are always available to support those who require special assistance. Parents should feel free to contact the CYB to discuss their child’s individual needs. As always, if you see something in the parks that requires special attention or something we can do to make your time more enjoyable please reach out to us at 753-3021.
