NSSRA Program Guides Fall 2017 | Page 10

Enriched Lifestyles for Adults (ELA) is a year-round day program for individuals with developmental disabilities who are 22 years of age and older. As a collaborative effort between Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA) and The Center for Enriched Living (The Center), ELA presents the best resources these two organizations have to offer. NSSRA and The Center each bring nearly 50 years of experience in serving people with disabilities to this exciting collaboration. ELA was created to enhance the quality of life and offer well-rounded daytime program options for adults with disabilities while providing a flexible schedule for families. ELA’s core program areas are: • Independent Living & Continuing Education: Computers, Nutrition & Health, Money Skills, Reading, Cooking • Communication & Socialization: Peer Interactions, Current Events, Relationship Building, Conflict Resolution • Recreation and Leisure: Sports, Fitness, Arts & Crafts, Music, Hobbies • Community Integration: Community Service Projects, Lunch Outings, Day Trips, Using Community Resources ELA is held at The Center for Enriched Living, Monday-Friday, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Participants may choose to attend two, three, or five days per week, with half and full day options available. If you are interested in beginning the registration process for an adult day program, please visit www.nssra.org/ela to complete our Adult Day Program Interest Form. Photos from the ELA Fun Run on Friday, May 19, 2017. Location: The Center for Enriched Living 280 Saunders Road Riverwoods, IL 60015 [phone] ELA Participants Must: • Be 22 years of age and older or a high school graduate. • Complete the intake assessment process to determine ELA eligibility and participant program needs. • Submit participant information forms as requested by the ELA Program. For more information or to schedule a tour, contact Becca Zajler, Recreation Manager for ELA, at [phone] x6823 or [email protected]. Find us online at www.nssra.org/ela. 10 Register online at register.nssra.org.