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ways your organization can ease the
burden on families.
Awarding scholarships and free
opportunities to broader and more
diverse audiences is one of the
most effective ways to get people
through the door. The Chicago
Park District, for instance, has offered
free Learn to Swim sessions
for youth ages 6 to 17 since 2014.
Foundation fundraisers, donations
and corporate sponsors can make
up for any costs associated with
free programming. Free programs,
programs with lendable gear, or
programs offered at a discounted
rate will make your summer programming
more equitable.
More than 40 million people in
the United States speak Spanish. In
some communities that could mean
more than 50 percent of residents
live in Spanish-speaking households.
To meet the needs of your residents,
it's important to offer bilingual marketing
materials and programs.
As you plan your summer proschedule,
gramming
launching
programs that specifically
target and promote marginalized
groups. The Forest
Preserves
of
Cook County, Illinois, created an
" Out in Nature " program that invited
LGBTQIA+ nature lovers to the
preserves. The West Chicago Park
District partnered with the Western
DuPage Special Recreation Association
to provide inclusion services.
More examples of what you can do
to remove barriers include:
* Make paperwork available online
instead of in-person only.
* Remove the requirement of a
government-issued identification
to include non-citizens.
* Improve physical accessibility for
older adults and people with disabilities.
The
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ming registration and participation
as easy as possible.
Equity ensures everyone has fair
treatment, opportunities and pathways
to success. By following these practices,
your organization will be able to address
the interests of your community
while providing fun, engaging spaces
for everyone to enjoy.
Danielle Spence is Marketing and Communications
Manager at West Chicago Park District
(dspence@we-goparks.org).
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