Diversity and inclusion with public facilities and recreational opportunities for all populations have become societal issues and trends, and the transgender population is no exception. Managers must be knowledgeable and proficient in the legal implications of diverse people for employment and public

“Everyone’s on their phones nowadays!” Well, lucky you! This presentation showcases the importance of vertical video in modern media dissemination. Find out how you can turn a daunting capture format into a medium used to gain the trust of growing generations! In

Comprehensive planning can be a monotonous task. This session shares how an agency approached its planning effort with creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. Assessing facility strengths and weaknesses leads to uncovering opportunities to do more with less. An outline of the process and

Safe2Help Illinois is a comprehensive resource for students, teachers, and the community to support students’ social, emotional, and behavioral health and includes a 24/7 program where students can use a free app, text/phone, website, and other social media platforms to report school

Now more than ever, we’ve begun to understand what makes up the fundamentals of an inclusive playspace. We know they require accessible components with sensory-rich play elements, plenty of social opportunities, and levels of play for all to thrive. As we continue

In this session, you will learn everything you need to know regarding recent changes to federal and state law concerning bond issues, specifically including changes in local laws related to bond issuances, changes in the continuing disclosure requirements applicable to municipal issuers

This session explores the often difficult legal and practical challenges of serving on a park or forest preserve district board. What can I be personally liable for? Why is “micromanaging” risky and “reasonable oversight” safe? What are the critical steps to handling

In recent years, there have been several changes to the potential tort liability for injuries on park district property, especially on trails and other recreational property. The case law will focus on where the liability trends are heading and tools for preventing

This session will examine the various legal protections afforded parks districts and their employees under the Illinois Governmental Tort Immunity Act. Learning Outcomes: – Understand recent tort immunity case decisions and trends affecting park districts today. – Leave with effective loss prevention

Park, forest preserve, conservation districts, SRAs, and villages must adhere to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which enjoys the 30th anniversary of its effective date on January 26, 2022. The Title II regulation, published by the Department of