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What is the<strong>Disability</strong> <strong>Awareness</strong>Program?WDSRA’s <strong>Disability</strong> <strong>Awareness</strong> Programis a hands-on training experience thathelps community members exploretheir feelings and values <strong>to</strong> becomecomfortable with thespecial needs of others.The program will help dispel myths andprovide facts aboutvarious disabilities.What is WDSRA?The <strong>Western</strong> <strong>DuPage</strong> SpecialRecreation Association is acooperative extension of <strong>our</strong>member park districts providingrecreational opportunities forindividuals who have special needs.The agency serves more than 8,000individuals in more than 1,000programs, special events andtrips each year.<strong>Western</strong><strong>DuPage</strong>SpecialRecreationAssociationDISABILITYAWARENESSWDSRA promotes sensitivity,acceptance and understanding ofdifferent perspectives as these issuesrelate <strong>to</strong> individualswho have special needs.WDSRA is a two-time winner of theNational Gold Medal Award for Excellencein Community Programming and arecipient of the IllinoisDistinguished Agency Award<strong>Western</strong> <strong>DuPage</strong> Special Recreation Association116 N. Schmale RoadCarol Stream, IL 60188(630) 681-0962Fax: (630) 681-1262Web: www.wdsra.come-mail: info@wdsra.comServing the Park Districts ofBloomingdale, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn,Roselle, Naperville, Warrenville,West Chicago, Whea<strong>to</strong>n and Winfield
Benefits of<strong>Disability</strong> <strong>Awareness</strong>• Provides generalawareness aboutdisabilities• Provides hands-ontraining andinteractivelearning• Educates the community how <strong>to</strong>assist individuals who havespecial needs• Educates y<strong>our</strong> staff with <strong>our</strong>sensitivity training• Programs are held at y<strong>our</strong> location• Length of program can varybased on y<strong>our</strong> needsSESSIONSPhysically challengedExperience adapted bowlingand wheelchair basketball.Visually impairedExperience various visualimpairments through simulationgoggles and write y<strong>our</strong>name in Braille.Deaf and Hard of HearingLearn the basics of SignLanguage, including the alphabetand how <strong>to</strong> order food.Mentally challengedLearn <strong>to</strong> follow directions and dosimple tasks like someone witha developmental delay.Who should host a<strong>Disability</strong> <strong>Awareness</strong>?•School classrooms•School assemblies•Scout Troops•Church Groups• Businesses•Service Clubs<strong>Disability</strong> <strong>Awareness</strong> Programsare cus<strong>to</strong>m-designed <strong>to</strong> meety<strong>our</strong> goals and objectivesFor program availability andfees, please contact theWDSRA office at(630) 681-0962
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