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Park Central, 3000 W. Central Road, Suite 205, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008<br />
847/392-2848 VOICE 847/392-2855 TTY 847/392-2870 FAX<br />
website: www.nwsra.org<br />
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., except holidays<br />
After 5:00 p.m., voice mail is available for callers to leave a message.<br />
Phone calls accepted Saturdays during program session, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.<br />
MISSION STATEMENT<br />
We exist to provide outstanding opportunities through<br />
recreation for children and adults with disabilities.<br />
VALUES<br />
• Respect for each individual<br />
• Dedication to safe and fun programs<br />
• Collaboration for community access<br />
• Commitment to enthusiastic service<br />
VISION STATEMENT<br />
To be a leading force, creating greater options that<br />
enrich the life experiences of the participants,<br />
families and communities we serve.<br />
Welcome!<br />
Northwest Special Recreation Association (<strong>NWSRA</strong>) was formed in 1973 to provide a full spectrum<br />
of recreation services to individuals with disabilities. <strong>NWSRA</strong> is a partnership of 17 park districts<br />
in the northwest suburbs of Chicago committed to supporting community access to recreation for<br />
people with disabilities.<br />
Celebrating Ability has been a long standing theme, creating an atmosphere in programs and in<br />
the community to expect the best. Each citizen can participate at their highest level of ability and<br />
experience a leisure lifestyle that is self fulfilling. We hope you enjoy the opportunities available.<br />
<strong>NWSRA</strong><br />
PROGRAM GUIDE<br />
General Information<br />
ADA Compliance Statement 7<br />
Additional Services 6<br />
Behavior Code of Conduct 7<br />
Facility Locations 36<br />
Illness Guidelines 7<br />
Inclusion Process 6<br />
News & Recognition 3<br />
Program Information 5<br />
Severe Weather Guidelines 7<br />
Special Notices 38<br />
Staff 1<br />
Transportation 5<br />
Recreation Programs<br />
Adults 26 - 30<br />
Aqua Exercise, PI/VI Adults 31 - 32<br />
Bowling Programs 11<br />
Cooking Programs 27<br />
Cultural Arts 12 - 13<br />
Early Childhood 14 - 15<br />
Open Family Swim 8<br />
Social Clubs 24 - 25<br />
Special Events 33 - 35<br />
Sports 16 - 19<br />
Swimming Programs 9 - 10<br />
Youth & Teens 20 - 23<br />
Registration<br />
Dispensing of Medication 38<br />
Family Member Registration Form 39<br />
Registration Forms 40 - 41<br />
Registration Procedures 38<br />
Seizure 42<br />
Special Leisure<br />
Services Foundation<br />
Information 37<br />
Key to Abbreviations<br />
ADD Attention Deficit Disorder<br />
AUT<br />
Autism Spectrum<br />
CD<br />
Cognitive Disability<br />
ED<br />
Emotional Disability<br />
EMH Educable Mentally Handicapped<br />
HOH<br />
Hard of Hearing<br />
LD<br />
Learning Disabled<br />
MH<br />
Multiply Handicapped<br />
MI<br />
Mental Health Needs<br />
MMI<br />
Mildly/Moderately<br />
Mentally Impaired<br />
MN<br />
Multiple Needs<br />
PI<br />
Physically Impaired<br />
S & P Severely/Profoundly Handicapped<br />
SR Seniors with Special Needs<br />
TMH Trainable Mentally Handicapped<br />
VI<br />
Visually Impaired<br />
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