VISIT NRPA

Fall Quarterly

2025 Fall Quarterly

October 22, 2025
9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Glastonbury Boathouse
252 Welles Street
Glastonbury, CT 06033

10:00 am - 12:00 pm: ADA Compliance for Park & Recreation Program Participants (.2 CEUs)

Join Bonnie Roswig, a disability rights Attorney from the Center for Children's Advocacy, for training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how it applies to programming in the Parks & Recreation field. During this session you will learn your legal obligations, understand how to support children with mental or behavioral health challenges, and walk away with best practices to create inclusive, accessible programs for all program participants. Don't miss this important session to strengthen your local programs and meet ADA requirements with confidence!

1:00 - 3:00 pm: Building Better Together: Inclusive Practices Through Community Partnerships (.2 CEUs)

Discover how intentional community partnerships can drive more inclusive and accessible programs, events, and policies in your community. Join Ashley McClain of Beyond the Horizon and Kerry Haynes, Director of North Branford Parks and Recreation, as they share practical strategies and real-world successes in building collaborative relationships that expand reach and deepen impact. This session will explore how to engage nontraditional partners, identify shared goals, and implement inclusive practices that reflect the diverse needs of your community.