Everyone Belongs! Building Inclusive Recreation Programs Certificate

Everyone belongs — especially in recreation. This 10-module, self-paced certificate is designed for park and recreation professionals with field experience who are committed to expanding access to high-quality programs for people with disabilities. Participants will build practical skills to identify barriers, strengthen inclusive practices and create environments where everyone feels welcome and supported.

Module 1: Everyone Belongs - Explores why disability inclusion matters in parks and recreation—moving beyond access to foster true belonging.

Module 2: It’s the Law - Examines legal foundations and ADA requirements while emphasizing how to go beyond compliance toward meaningful inclusion.

Module 3: Universal Programming - Introduces the Guidelines for Disability Inclusion and principles of Universal Programming to support accessible health and wellness offerings.

Module 4: Creating a Culture of Inclusion - Focuses on aligning leadership, staff, policies, facilities, and processes to embed inclusion across your agency.

Module 5: Strategies to Overcome Hurdles - Highlights practical strategies to address gaps in current practices and strengthen support for individuals with disabilities.

Module 6: Communication and Etiquette Best Practices - Builds awareness and skills for respectful, effective communication using inclusive language and etiquette.

Module 7: Community and Partner Engagement - Provides tools to map community assets, engage partners, and develop actionable plans to meet diverse needs.

Module 8: Case Studies - Uses real-world examples to illustrate how innovation, empathy, and communication drive inclusive change.

Module 9: Evaluating Inclusion Efforts - Covers methods for measuring impact through metrics, feedback, and mixed data to continuously improve programs.

Module 10: Scenario-Based Application - Applies learning through realistic scenarios that support decision-making in complex, real-world situations.

By completing this certificate, participants will earn 1.0 CEU and receive a certificate of completion.  

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Module 1: Everyone Belongs
Module 1: Everyone Belongs
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package. Explores why disability inclusion matters in parks and recreation — moving beyond access to foster true belonging.
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Knowledge Check 1
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  8/9 points to pass
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  8/9 points to pass Complete this brief knowledge check before moving to your next section.
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Module 2: It's the Law
Module 2: It's the Law
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package. Examines legal foundations and ADA requirements while emphasizing how to go beyond compliance toward meaningful inclusion.
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Knowledge Check 2
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  10/11 points to pass
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  10/11 points to pass Complete this brief knowledge check before moving to your next section.
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Module 3: Universal Programming
Module 3: Universal Programming
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package. Introduces the Guidelines for Disability Inclusion and principles of Universal Programming to support accessible health and wellness offerings.
You must register to access.
Knowledge Check 3
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  12/13 points to pass
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  12/13 points to pass Complete this brief knowledge check before moving to your next section.
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Module 4: Creating a Culture of Inclusion
Module 4: Creating a Culture of Inclusion
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package. Focuses on aligning leadership, staff, policies, facilities, and processes to embed inclusion across your agency.
You must register to access.
Knowledge Check 4
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  9/10 points to pass
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  9/10 points to pass Complete this brief knowledge check before moving to your next section.
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Module 5: Strategies to Overcome Hurdles
Module 5: Strategies to Overcome Hurdles
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package. Highlights practical strategies to address gaps in current practices and strengthen support for individuals with disabilities.
You must register to access.
Knowledge Check 5
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  14/15 points to pass
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  14/15 points to pass Complete this brief knowledge check before moving to your next section.
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Module 6: Communication and Etiquette Best Practices
Module 6: Communication and Etiquette Best Practices
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package. Builds awareness and skills for respectful, effective communication using inclusive language and etiquette.
You must register to access.
Knowledge Check 6
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  12/13 points to pass
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  12/13 points to pass Complete this brief knowledge check before moving to your next section.
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Module 7: Community and Partner Engagement
Module 7: Community and Partner Engagement
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package. Provides tools to map community assets, engage partners, and develop actionable plans to meet diverse needs.
You must register to access.
Knowledge Check 7
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  14/15 points to pass
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  14/15 points to pass Complete this brief knowledge check before moving to your next section.
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Module 8: Case Studies
Module 8: Case Studies
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package. Uses real-world examples to illustrate how innovation, empathy, and communication drive inclusive change.
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Module 9: Evaluating Inclusion Efforts
Module 9: Evaluating Inclusion Efforts
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package. Covers methods for measuring impact through metrics, feedback, and mixed data to continuously improve programs.
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Knowledge Check 9
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  13/14 points to pass
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  13/14 points to pass Complete this brief knowledge check before moving to your next section.
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Module 10: Scenario-Based Application
Module 10: Scenario-Based Application
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Begin self-paced component package. Applies learning through realistic scenarios that support decision-making in complex, real-world situations.
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Survey
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Select the "Click Here to Complete Survey" button to begin. Please complete this brief survey to complete the certificate.
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Additional Resources, References and Acknowledgements
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CEU
CEU
1.000 CEU credit  |  No certificate available
1.000 CEU credit  |  No certificate available
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