Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association( NSSRA) facilitates year-round recreation programs and services for children, teens, and adults with disabilities who live in 13 northern suburban communities, including Glenview. With nearly 500 recreation, sport, cultural, and social offerings available throughout the year, NSSRA specializes in introducing participants to new experiences, providing opportunities for skill development and leisure time, and, most importantly, creating space for friendships to thrive.
Services NSSRA Offers
NSSRA serves approximately 1,800 individuals with disabilities through our traditional and cooperative programs. Participants range in age from preschoolers, youth, and teens to young adults, adults, and seniors. Programs are offered at park district facilities, schools, and other locations throughout the northern suburbs.
Inclusion Support
NSSRA’ s inclusion support option provides individuals the opportunity to enjoy participation in Glenview programs while receiving the individualized support they need to succeed. NSSRA staff are trained to provide the necessary accommodations to help participants succeed in programs. This not only benefits individuals with disabilities but also enhances the overall experience for all participants, creating a more inclusive and welcoming environment.
Reasons to request inclusion support
s A parent or family member recognizes that a participant would benefit from additional support in a Glenview Park District Progeam. s
Glenview Park District staff identifies a need for additional support, for safety and programmatic reasons and communicates this need to the family.
What types of services does inclusion provide?
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Activity Modification Disability Awareness Training Behavior Management Support Observation and Evaluations |
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Adaptive Equipment
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Varying Levels of Staff Support
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For information on Inclusion services or to arrange accommodation, contact Glenview Park District’ s NSSRA Inclusion Liaison, Natalie Liang, at( 224) 521-2552 or natalie. liang @ glenviewparks. org.
1221 County Line Rd. Highland Park, IL 60035
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