Accessibility

Services and opportunities are in an area accessible by youth and offered during a time when youth are available to participate.

Accessibility

Planting


  • Needs of participants are acknowledged and worked with, including language, abilities, gender identification, timing, transportation, nutrition (e.g. allergies and provision), and physical and mental health.

  • Programs are located in places that youth already are (e.g. school, clubs) and/or want to be at (e.g. parks, community events).

Growing


  • A variety of outreach strategies are utilized (e.g. school news, social media, flyers around the community, word-of-mouth).

  • Youth, families, and community are consulted on how the organization can break down barriers to engagement.

Blossoming


  • Individualized expectations for attendance, recognizing youth have multiple responsibilities and obligations.

  • Programs consider possible stigma associated with participation and, thus, have multiple entry points for youth to sign up.

  • Mileage and/or travel reimbursement is provided to participants.

Examples

  • When a significant number of participants speak a language other than English, materials are translated so all participants can engage.

  • Facilities have necessary accommodations for all abilities and gender identifications to feel welcomed.

  • Drop-in options available