Three medals with the text "ENCOMPASS RECREATION" on a white textured surface, each with a colorful ribbon, one gold, one silver, and one bronze.
Open Doors certification designation for Encompass Recreation, Encompass Recreation, a nonprofit in Northern NY providing inclusive recreational opportunities for youth with higher support needs

Open Doors is a designation that businesses and organizations can earn by showing a clear commitment to inclusivity and accessibility for people of all abilities. To qualify, your business can:

  • Establish a policy and set the expectation that staff will be welcoming, tolerant, and accepting of individuals with varying support needs.

  • Make a public statement affirming that people of all abilities are welcome in your space.

  • Allow flexibility for increased movement and noise when needed.

  • Offer a sensory kit to support guests who may benefit from it.

  • Display the Open Doors decal in a visible location as a proud sign of your commitment.

The Encompass
Open Doors Designation

Open Door Certified Businesses

A logo for Rhonda's FooteWorks with text 'EST 1987 Rhonda's FooteWorks WHERE DANCE IS AN ART' in a handwritten style, and an address at the bottom reading 'Rhonda’s FooteWorks, 52 Public Square, Watertown, NY'. There is a circular emblem in the upper
Logo for Knight Vision Photography featuring large stylized 'K' and 'V' letters in black and gray, with the words 'Photography' beneath, and text indicating location in Carthage, NY. Also includes a circular emblem in the top left corner with open do
A a small, blue, wooden building with red trim and a stone foundation, identified as Jezi's Cafe at 209 Commercial Street in Theresa, NY, with flowers along a black fence and an American flag, under a bright sun and blue sky.
A graphic with a silhouette of a dancer, a microphone, and the words "Dance World" and "2021". It also contains a circular logo in the top left corner with the text "Acceptance + Inclusion," "Open Doors," and "We Welcome You." Below, the address "680
A photo of two smiling women standing in front of a decorated wall at the Family Opportunity Center, holding a tote bag with the Encompass Recreation logo, at 532 South Massey Street, Watertown, NY. The wall has colorful tree and leaf illustrations.
The image shows a logo for 'Open Doors' with a graphic of an open door and a rainbow, along with the words 'Acceptance + Inclusion' and 'We Welcome You.' Below kind of a building with trees, and a red and white sign for East Hounsfield Library, loca
Sign for Cogswell Free Library located at 1999 County Route 2, Orwell, NY, with a photo of the white church-style building with a clock tower, snow on the ground, and a dramatic cloudy sky.
Two women standing in front of a window with a rainbow pride flag and a neon "open" sign. They are holding a bag that says "Encompass". The image is promoting The Q Center at 210 Court St., Watertown, NY.
Logo for Snyder's Sugar Shack featuring an orange maple leaf with a stylized sugar drop at the bottom, and the text 'Snyder's Sugar Shack' with the address 9640 Number Three Rd, Copenhagen.
Logo for Sarissa Melissa Photography with the address 242 Washington St. Suite 6B, Watertown.
Sign for Evans Mills Public Library with address 8706 Noble Street, Evans Mills, NY, and a photo of the library building with a maroon awning.
Logo of Massena Public Library showing a stylized building, sun, and river with a blue circular border. Text below reads: 'Massena Public Library, 41 Glenn Street, Massena, NY.'
Flyer for Hannibal Free Library in Hannibal, NY, featuring an image of the library building and a sign that reads 'Hannibal Community Center, Library, Senior Citizens, Historical Society, Nursery School.'
Logo for Knight Vision Photography featuring stylized interlocking K and V in black and gray, with a camera shutter icon inside the letter O. Text below reads 'Knight Vision Photography, Carthage, NY'. A circular emblem in the top left corner states
Logo of Harrisville Free Library with open book design and text information about the library located at 8209 Main Street, Harrisville, NY, with an icon of open doors and the words 'Acceptance, Inclusion, We Welcome You'.
Poster featuring a circular seal of the Memorial Library with a bridge and clouds background, and text indicating the library's name and address in Clayton, NY. A smaller circular badge in the top left corner says "Open Doors," "Acceptance + Inclusio
Logo for Lowville Free Library featuring an illustration of the library building, with text around it and a separate emblem that says 'Open Doors' with a door and Wi-Fi symbol.

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Encompass Recreation, a nonprofit in Northern NY providing inclusive recreational opportunities for youth with higher support needs