BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T161500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:ADA & Inclusion Summit DESCRIPTION:ADA & Inclusion SummitThe Summit is now full and registration is closed.Sponsorships for the Summit are now closed\, but more opportunities with other MRPA events will be available very soon.Date: Thursday\, February 26\, 2026Weather date: In case of inclement weather\, we will notify registrants 24 hours in advance if the event will be postponed to Thursday\, March 5\, 2026. Time: 8:30 AM 4:15 PMLocation: Pip Moyer Recreation Center 273 Hilltop Ln\, Annapolis\, MD 21403There are four tracks to choose from. You can attend any session within any of the four tracks. ADA BasicsProgramming to Support Individuals with DisabilitiesAccessible Digital CommunicationPhysical Accessibility at your FacilityCost:Early Bird Fees: Early Bird Registration Expires February 6th.$65 (Member Rate)$85 (Non-Member Rate)Standard Rate$75 (Member Rate)$85 (Non-Member Rate)$45 (Student Rate)\n\nOptional Add-On Purchase: A Physical Accessibility Tool Kit ($40)A Physical Accessibility Tool Kit\, which includes a Door Pressure Gauge to measure the force needed to open or close a door\, a clipboard\, and detailed forms and guidelines for ensuring physical access in your space. This toolkit is a great purchase for anyone participating in Track 4\, but it is available for all registered participants to purchase. Group Rate Discount: An agency group discount will automatically be applied during registration for groups of five or more. (2% Discount)Important Notice!!Group registration discounts are applied at the time of registration. Discounts are not retroactive individual registrations cannot be added to a group once registration is completed\, and additional participants cannot be added to an existing group registration once it has been processed.MRPA will verify all student registrations.Additional Registration InformationYour registration includes access to all sessions\, lunch\, vendor area and giveaways.You must log into your MRPA online account to receive any MRPA member discounts.Continuing Education Units (CEU): Earn up to .4 CEUsSummit OverviewJoin us for the second ADA and Inclusion Summit\, where we will concentrate on education and information relevant to Title II of the ADA\, which covers state and local government agencies.Who Should Attend:This summit is ideal for state and local government employees who play a role in ensuring access\, equity\, and compliance whether or not your agency has formal accommodation procedures in place.Sessions are suitable for individuals at any level of your organization but especially individuals responsible forDeveloping policies and proceduresSharing information with the publicSummit Outcomes:Goals and outcomes will include:Gain knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its impact on the field of Parks and Recreation.Discover ways to enhance access to your department's programming and amenities.Discuss practical ways to manage challenging behaviors including ways toStay up to date on new guidelines\, laws\, and regulations as it relates to digital accessibilityLearn about accessibility hot topics\, challenges\, and solutions.Connect with partners and resources that can assist your agency.There are four tracks to choose from. You can attend any session within any of the four tracks. *Session Titles subject to change. For planning purposes\, please indicate which educational track you are most interested in attending. Please note\, you will be able to attend any session you would like on the day of the event." Track 1: Americans with Disabilities Act BasicsSessions are geared towards leaders\, supervisors\, and managers who can use their positions to champion change. Sessions will cover federal compliance mandates\, universal design fundamentals\, and accessibility best practices from other municipalities.ADA 101 for Parks and Recreation ManagersStarting Small\, Including All Planting the Seeds of Access and InclusionUniversal Design for Learning: An Inclusion ToolkitShine Brighter Together: Building Inclusive Events that Spark BelongingTrack 2: Programming to Support Individuals with DisabilitiesSessions are geared towards recreation programmers who are developing\, facilitating\, and modifying programs\, classes\, and events. Sessions will cover best practices for partnerships\, communication\, reasonable modifications\, and positive behavioral support.Outdoors for All: Powered by PartnershipsCrafting Communication: A Maker Workshop for Inclusive RecreationFitness for All: Community Based StrategiesFrom Warning to Removal: Building a Fair and Defensible Behavior PolicyTrack 3: Accessible Digital CommunicationThis track will focus on the new ADA Title II rule requiring state and local governments to make their websites and mobile apps accessible by April 2026. Sessions will provide practical guidance on achieving digital accessibility compliance and creating inclusive online experiences for all users.Access for All: Accessible Microsoft DocumentsNo One Left Out: Creating Accessible Flyers and PDFsAccessibility Made Easy: Inclusive Practices for Digital ContentAccessibility in Action: Remediation WorkspaceTrack 4: Physical Accessibility at your FacilityThis track will explore the physical accessibility requirements of buildings\, facilities\, and parks under the ADA. Participants will engage in hands-on site assessments to identify barriers\, apply ADA standards in real-world settings\, and learn practical strategies to improve accessibility and compliance.Access Starts Here: A Beginner's Guide to Conducting ADA SurveysBlueprints for Access: Step-by-Step Methods for Evaluating Physical AccessibilityAccessibility in Practice: Conduct Your First Accessibility SurveyFrom Assessment to Action: Interpreting Survey DataADA & Inclusion Summit SponsorshipsThank you for your interest in supporting the 2026 MRPA ADA & Inclusion Summit on February 26\, 2026\, at the Pip Moyer Recreation Center. Your sponsorship helps advance accessibility\, inclusion\, and equitable recreation opportunities across Maryland.Please review the sponsorship levels below before completing your registration.Available Sponsorship OpportunitiesEmpowerment Sponsor $1\,000Logo featured on event signage\, program\, and MRPA websiteSocial media recognitionOne 6-ft vendor table and two chairsContinental breakfast and lunch for two representativesOpportunity to include promotional materials in attendee bagsSupporter Sponsor $500Name/logo in the event program and on event signageOne 6-ft vendor table and two chairsContinental breakfast and lunch for two representativesOpportunity to include promotional materials in attendee bagsFriend of MRPA $250One 6-ft vendor table and two chairsContinental breakfast and lunch for two representativesRecognition on the event webpageBag Insert Sponsor $50Ability to include promotional materials or product samples in every attendee bagExpected attendance: approximately 150 participantsNon-Profit Vendor (Multiple Opportunities): $50 Must provide 501(c)(3)One 6- ft vendor table and two chairsContinental breakfast & lunch provided for two booth representativesRecognition on event webpageOpportunity to include promotional materials in attendee bagsIn-Kind Sponsor (Multiple Opportunities): Value-Based Donation of goods/services (e.g.\, refreshments\, swag bag gifts\, d cor\, prizes\, printing)Recognition in the event program and on event signageLogo featured on MRPA website X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

ADA &\; Inclusion Summit

The Summit is now full and registration is closed.

Sponsorships for the Summit are now closed\, but more opportunities with other MRPA events will be available very soon.

Date: \;Thursday\, February 26\, 2026

Weather date: \;In case of inclement weather\, we will notify registrants 24 hours in advance if the event will be postponed to \;Thursday\, March \;5\, 2026. \;

Time: 8:30 AM &ndash\; 4:15 PM

Location: Pip Moyer Recreation Center 273 Hilltop Ln\, Annapolis\, MD 21403

Cost:

Early Bird Fees: \;Early Bird Registration Expires February 6th.

Standard Rate

Optional Add-On Purchase: A Physical Accessibility Tool Kit ($40)

Group Rate Discount: \;An agency group discount will automatically \;be applied during registration for groups of five or more. (2% Discount)

Important Notice!!

Group registration discounts are applied at the time of registration. Discounts are not retroactive&mdash\;individual registrations cannot be added to a group once registration is completed\, and additional participants cannot be added to an existing group registration once it has been processed.

MRPA will verify all student registrations.

Additional Registration Information

Continuing Education Units (CEU): Earn up to .4 CEUs

Summit Overview

Join us for the second ADA and Inclusion Summit\, where we will concentrate on education and information relevant to Title II of the ADA\, which covers state and local government agencies.

Who Should Attend:

This summit is ideal for state and local government employees who play a role in ensuring access\, equity\, and compliance &mdash\; whether or not your agency has formal accommodation procedures in place.

Sessions are suitable for individuals at any level of your organization but especially individuals responsible for

Summit Outcomes:

Goals and outcomes will include:

There are four tracks to choose from. You can attend any session within any of the four tracks. \;

*Session Titles subject to change.  \;For planning purposes\, please indicate which educational track you are most interested in attending. Please note\, you will be able to attend any session you would like on the day of the event."\; \;

Track 1: Americans with Disabilities Act Basics

Sessions are geared towards leaders\, supervisors\, and managers who can use their positions to champion change. Sessions will cover federal compliance mandates\, universal design fundamentals\, and accessibility best practices from other municipalities.

Track 2: Programming to Support Individuals with Disabilities

Sessions are geared towards recreation programmers who are developing\, facilitating\, and modifying programs\, classes\, and events. Sessions will cover best practices for partnerships\, communication\, reasonable modifications\, and positive behavioral support.

Track 3: Accessible Digital Communication

This track will focus on the new ADA Title II rule requiring state and local governments to make their websites and mobile apps accessible by April 2026. Sessions will provide practical guidance on achieving digital accessibility compliance and creating inclusive online experiences for all users.

Track 4: Physical Accessibility at your Facility

This track will explore the physical accessibility requirements of buildings\, facilities\, and parks under the ADA. Participants will engage in hands-on site assessments to identify barriers\, apply ADA standards in real-world settings\, and learn practical strategies to improve accessibility and compliance.

ADA &\; Inclusion Summit &ndash\; Sponsorships

Thank you for your interest in supporting the 2026 MRPA ADA &\; Inclusion Summit on February 26\, 2026\, at the Pip Moyer Recreation Center. Your sponsorship helps advance accessibility\, inclusion\, and equitable recreation opportunities across Maryland.

Please review the sponsorship levels below before completing your registration.

Available Sponsorship Opportunities

Empowerment Sponsor &ndash\; $1\,000

Supporter Sponsor &ndash\; $500

Friend of MRPA &ndash\; $250

Bag Insert Sponsor &ndash\; $50

Non-Profit Vendor (Multiple Opportunities): $50 \;

Must provide 501(c)(3)

In-Kind Sponsor (Multiple Opportunities): Value-Based \;



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