Press Archive

NSSRA’s Bright Star Theatre Company Presents Original Musical, THE HIVE, in Partnership with Northbrook Park District

January 8, 2019: Actors in the Northbrook-based BSTC are buzzing with activity preparing for their upcoming March performances of this year’s original musical, THE HIVE. Continue…

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Shout Out: Craig Culp, executive director of NSSRA | Glenview Announcements

December 31, 2018: Craig Culp, 48, the executive director of NSSRA, celebrated 10 years of service with the organization in December. Continue…

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NSSRA Executive Director Craig Culp Celebrates 10 Years with the Agency

December 13, 2018: The positive transformation that NSSRA has experienced in the last several years cannot be understated, in large part due to Culp’s steady guidance and commitment. Continue…

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Everyone’s friend: School recycling collector ‘a fixture of New Trier’

November 13, 2018: There’s a smiling face roaming through the hallways at New Trier’s Northfield campus, and even on your worst days, it’s bound to cheer you up. Enter Jay Slotnick. Continue…

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Wine Walk brings ‘energy’ to downtown Wilmette | The Wilmette Beacon

October 15, 2018: Folks raised their glasses to NSSRA — an organization devoted to enriching the lives of people with disabilities... Continue…

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NSSRA Foundation’s SWING Golf Outing Raises Over $50,000 to Benefit NSSRA Programs & Services

September 26, 2018: Over $50,000 was raised at NSSRA Foundation’s annual SWING Golf Outing, held at Winnetka Golf Club on Friday, September 14. Continue…

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Anthem brings shining moment to Stefan Xidas, a Cubs fan with Down syndrome | Chicago Tribune

September 11, 2018: Cubs fan Stefan Xidas belted out the “The Star-Spangled Banner” before Monday’s [Cubs] game against the Brewers. Continue…

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Cubs fan with Down syndrome to sing national anthem at Wrigley after meeting fundraising goal | Chicago Tribune

September 9, 2018: Stefan Xidas got his wish: He’ll sing the national anthem at Wrigley Field. Continue…

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Brother loves sister, but not her special needs | Chicago Parent

August 28, 2018: Three years later, Maddy still has Down syndrome and Liam is still trying to figure out his feelings surrounding their brother-sister relationship. Continue…

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Wilmette resident seeks to sing national anthem at Cubs game | The Wilmette Beacon

August 23, 2018: Singing the national anthem is no small feat. Wilmette’s Stefan Xidas has done it many times but now wants to sing it at a Chicago Cubs baseball game. Continue…

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NSSRA Participants and Community Enjoy Dinner and Live Music at 9th Annual Summer Bash

August 22, 2018: Lightning may have cut the evening short at last week’s Summer Bash, the annual end-of-summer party hosted by NSSRA, but participants, families and supporters soaked up every last minute of fun and sunshine... Continue…

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Ninth annual NSSRA Summer Bash brings family, fun to Northbrook | The Northbrook Tower

August 19, 2018: About 400 participants, family members, supporters and staffers gathered for an evening of dinner, live music and dancing. Continue…

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