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Exhibit A - Attachment 1 Program Description Page 8 of 17 Agreement # C2805010 G. Research Completed: The need for recreation services in San Mateo County has been researched by Golden Gate Regional Center of San Mateo County through their needs assessment process (completed. annually with our consumers/families). This report consistently shows that the greatest area of need is in the area of recreation activities and after-school programs. These two items have been the most highly ranked area of need in their surveys for at least the last 3 years. Additionally, it is has been revealed by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation that "An estimated 4.0% (9.2 million) of the non-institutionalized population age 5 and over in the United States need personal assistance with one or more activities". It is Redwood City's prediction that by providing personal assistance to citizens of San Mateo County wishing to participate in recreation activities, we will be able to increase their mental, physical and emotional health. H. State Plan Objectives Recreation Objective 1.1 & Community Supports Objective 1. 7 I ! Recreation Objective: Our project will address an individual's personal choice by providing them with the same recreation choices as the general public. It will address the training element by providing training to all recreation administrators, instructors and volunteers. It will address the need of adaptive equipment and material by providing a budget to provide specialized equipment deemed necessary for participants to be involved in various recreation classes. It will address the methods of transportation by training and screening mentors to pick up participants and escorting them to various classes. It will support social interaction and inclusion by involving people with disabilities in all aspects of City Recreation. Communitv Objective: This project will serve as a model for other City Parks and Recreation Programs use to pilot their own fully-inclusive programs that will allow people with disabilities free range and choice of their individual leisure activities. The project will also provide people with disabilities an opportunity to volunteer, as that is just one of the many recreation programs offered through Redwood City Parks and Recreation. L population to be Served The population to be served will be children, teenagers, adults and seniors with disabilities throughout San Mateo County. As of 2003, San Mateo County had a population of 700,000 people, with 108,000 of those people, ages 5+, reportedly having a disability (US Census Bureau). This number continues to grow rapidly in our county. Golden Gate Regional Center of San Mateo County has recorded 2532 clients in their agency that could directly benefit from an inclusion program. This grant would serve people with a variety of special needs, specifically those with developmental disabilities.