SPECIAL COMMUNITY SERVICES
Services to Residents with Disabilities
Park District of Highland Park is a partner with Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association ( NSSRA ). Formed in 1970 , NSSRA is an extension of ten park districts , two cities and one village in the northern suburbs of Chicago and provides and facilitates yearround recreation programs and services for children , teens and adults with disabilities . NSSRA offers recreation , sport , cultural , social , and leisure programs and events available throughout the year , creating new experiences , opportunities for skill development , leisure time , and perhaps most importantly , friendship . NSSRA has been creating an environment of belonging through play since 1970 , and has the distinction of being the first Special Recreation Association in the country . We believe that everyone should have the chance to try something new . This means you have the opportunity to participate in any one of NSSRA ’ s nearly 600 annual programs , or that you have the opportunity to participate in one of Park District of Highland Park ’ s programs with the assistance of an NSSRA Inclusion companion .
Inclusion Services Park District program Inclusion Services are available to residents with special needs at no additional cost to the family . Inclusion services may include , when necessary , staff training , program modifications / adaptations , modified equipment and program observations .
Reasons to Request Inclusion Services
• A parent or family member recognizes that a participant would benefit from additional support in a Park District program
• Park District staff identifies a need for additional support , for safety and programmatic reasons , and communicates this need to the family
Requesting Inclusion Services When registering for a Park District of Highland Park program for the first time :
• Mark the accommodation section of the registration form to indicate that the participant will require assistance from NSSRA
• Once your registration form is submitted , the Park District will contact you to discuss the type of Inclusion support needed for the participant
• The Park District will provide NSSRA with an Inclusion request that contains both program and participant information
• You will be contacted by NSSRA to discuss the needs of the participant and get input on the type of support required
• NSSRA will work with the park district to put the necessary Inclusion accommodations in place for participation in the desired program ( s )
• Communication between you , NSSRA , Park District staff continues throughout the Inclusion process
Special Services
For more information , regarding Park District Inclusion Services contact : Jessie Blumberg , 847.579.4062 , or jblumberg @ pdhp . org .
Meggan Davies , Manager of Inclusion , NSSRA 847.509.9400 x6828 • mdavies @ nssra . org
For more information about Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association ( NSSRA ) go to nssra . org 3105 MacArthur Blvd . • Northbrook , IL 60062 • 847.09.9400
Military Discount
Active servicemen and women and their immediate families receive resident rates plus an additional 15 % discount on Park District of Highland Park programs , memberships , and daily fees , excluding select contractual programs . Register in person with proof of active service to receive the reduced rate . Call 847.831.3810 for more information .
Senior Citizen Discount
Resident seniors , 65 and over , are entitled to 15 % off the regular registration fee for recreation programs and must show their ID . This does not include excursions , contractual programs , activities at special facilities or special workshops and events .
Character Counts !
The Park District of Highland Park , along with other community leaders and organizations , is proud to be a part of Character Counts !, a program teaching children the six pillars of character : Citizenship , Caring , Fairness , Respect , Responsibility and Trustworthiness . Children are 27 % of our population but 100 % of the future . The direction they go depends on us . The Park District of Highland Park wants to help build the character of the next generation !
Non-Discrimination Policy
The Park District of Highland Park does not discriminate on the basis of race , color , religion , gender , sexual orientation , age national origin , marital status , veteran status , disability or any other legally-protected characteristic either through its employment practices , the operation of its programs and services , or through its relationship with vendors and other business providers .
If you have questions regarding the Park District of Highland Park ’ s commitment to its non-discrimination policy or you believe you have been unfairly discriminated against , please call the Park District of Highland Park at 847-831-3810 .
8 Park District of Highland Park • 847.831.3810 • pdhp . org