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The Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA) is an intergovernmental
partnership of ten park districts, two cities and one village in the northern
suburban area of Chicago. NSSRA provides and facilitates year-round recreation
programs and services for children and adults with disabilities who live in
the partner communities.
The Association, formed in 1970, was the first "special recreation"
association in Illinois and among the first of its kind in the country. NSSRA
now serves more than 5,000 registrants each year. Participants include adults
and children with mental, physical, emotional or other disabilities, visual
impairments or behavior disorders, as well as individuals who are on the autism
spectrum, who are deaf or hard of hearing or have debilitating conditions such
as Multiple Sclerosis or Alzheimer's Disease.
NSSRA provides a wide array of programs and services including Traditional
Programs, Inclusion Programs, Cooperative Programs, a Low Incidence Cooperative
Agreement (LICA) Extended Year Program and a Joint Summer Program (JSP) offered
with the Northern Suburban Special Education District. NSSRA works closely
with partner agencies to enable inclusive recreation. Other services include
Outreach, In-Home Programming, Leisure Skill Development, Provision of Speakers
in the field of Therapeutic Recreation and more.
NSSRA offers more than 700 cultural, sport, social, physical, outdoor, trip
and special event programs, available during the day, after school, in the evenings
and on weekends. Most agency programs are planned and conducted by full time
staff trained in the provision of recreation activities for people with disabilities.
Our Gator Athletics/Special Olympics training and competitions span 17 sports.
In addition to 15 full time staff members, NSSRA utilizes hundreds of part-time,
seasonal paid employees and volunteers. NSSRA is funded through Program Fees,
a Special Recreation property tax levied by partner agencies, Grants, Donations
and other sources.
For details about NSSRA News, Programs, Funding, Staff, Partner Agencies, or
Foundation, please click on the provided link above. Or, you may contact NSSRA
at 847.509.9400 or email info@nssra.org.
Facts about NSSRA
NSSRA Value Statements
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NSSRA Summer Bash Celebrates
40 Years of "Fun for Everyone"
On a beautiful August afternoon, nearly 400 NSSRA participants, their families and supporters gathered to celebrate 40 years of fun, friendship and community.
"Our Summer Bash was a fantastic way to celebrate 40 years of what we're all about: fun," said Craig Culp, Executive Director of NSSRA. "Those of us without disabilities can sometimes take for granted the everyday leisure choices and opportunities we have - whether that might be going to dinner at a restaurant or playing one's favorite sport with friends. For forty years, NSSRA has been removing the kinds of barriers that might prevent an individual with disabilities from full participation in the fun that life has to offer, providing access to the kinds of opportunities that are essential to a full, rich life."
A delicious barbecue dinner was enjoyed by all, catered by Hel's Kitchen of Northbrook. The event featured the renowned Beatles cover band American English, who entertained the crowd with hits from the Fab Four. The band delighted the crowd with a third and final encore after the crowd cheered, "One more song!".
Commented State Representative Karen May who joined the group in support: "It was good to see so many friends enjoying the beautiful summer evening. Keep up the good work NSSRA!"
NSSRA FALL 2010 Brochure
is now available. Click here to
download (3mb file)
NSSRA SUMMER 2010 Brochure
is now available. Click here to
download (3mb file)
NSSRA SUMMER CAMP 2010 Brochure
is now available. Click here to
download (3mb file)
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