Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 76319 - Developmental Program Services-Recreational Activities

(a) Recreational services shall be coordinated with other services and programs provided to clients.

(b) Each facility shall designate a recreational activities leader to implement the recreational activities plan for each client.

(c) The recreational activities leader shall have:

(1) A bachelor's degree in recreation, or a related field, such as art therapy, music therapy, dance therapy or occupational therapy, or

(2) An associated degree in recreation, or a related field, and one year of experience in recreational activities, or

(3) A high school diploma, or an equivalency certificate, and two years experience in recreational activities, or one year of experience in recreational activities plus completion of comprehensive in-service training in recreational activities, or

(4) Demonstrated proficiency and experience in conducting recreational activities in one or more program areas.

(d) A recreational activity plan as part of the individual program plan shall be developed for each client. This plan shall be included in the daily program schedule. The recreational activity plan shall include:

(1) Effective use of leisure time.

(2) Individual or group free-time recreational activities with age appropriate materials.

(3) Opportunities to interact with nonhandicapped persons, other than staff.

(4) Planned daily recreational activity and exercise periods.

(5) Regular recreational activities away from the facility.

(e) All clients shall have planned periods out-of-doors year round.

(f) All clients shall have opportunities for involvement, both individual and group, in the planning and implementation of the recreational activity programs.

(g) All clients shall have semiannual surveys of their recreational interests as part of the semiannual review.

(h) Recreation areas and facilities shall be designated and constructed or modified so as to be easily accessible to all clients regardless of their disabilities.

(i) Recreation equipment and supplies shall be provided of the quantity and variety necessary to carry out the stated objectives of the activities programs.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 76319

Note: Authority cited: Section 208(a), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1276 and 1277, Health and Safety Code.