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Transportation Information
Program descriptions indicate if pick
up and drop off points or door-to-
door transportation is available.
Please indicate your pick up/drop off
locations on the registration form. High Risk Waiver
Programs with this symbol have
higher risk than typical recreation
programs and will require a waiver
signed by the parent/guardian for
participation.
Atlanto-Axial Instability (AAI)
AAI is a condition, often present
in those with Down Syndrome,
that allows increased mobility of
two vertebrae near the top of the
spinal column. NSSRA requires AAI
documentation from a physician for
a participant with Down Syndrome
wishing to register in a program
where this symbol is indicated.
AAI requires precautions that may
affect the safety of those with Down
Syndrome participating in certain
programs. Extended Program
Programs with this symbol meet prior
to and/or after the regular program
dates.
Bring Spending Money
Programs with this symbol may
request participants to carry and
spend money for food, beverages and
souvenirs.
Undetermined Drop Off Time
NSSRA may offer programs to
destinations such as sporting events
and shows for which the end time
cannot be specifically determined. The
group will stay until the conclusion
of the event. Staff will phone each
participant’s household at the
conclusion of the event with specific
drop off times.
News from NSSRA
CHECK OUT NSSRA'S
NEW WEBSITE
Exciting news!
Our new website is LIVE! We've been
working on updating and improving
our website for several months now
and we are so excited to debut it to
you! Check it out at www.nssra.org.
www.nssra.org
FALL PROGRAM
CHANGES GATORS TRIUMPH AT
STATE SUMMER GAMES
New Bowling Facility & Program
Changes
In early May, NSSRA was notified
that Brunswick Zone Deerfield would
be permanently closing on Sunday,
May 6. Thankfully, we have a NEW
bowling home-base, Brunswick Zone
Hawthorn Lanes in Vernon Hills.
As a result of the location change,
a handful of programs have been
adjusted or cancelled and new
options have been added. For details,
visit page 4. Gator Athletes Win Big at Special
Olympics Illinois State Summer
Games
NSSRA's team of 10 Gator athletes
walked away with a collective 19
medals at the Special Olympics
Illinois State Games. Eight of the 10
athletes placed in one or more of
their respective competitions. We
couldn't be prouder! Read more on
page 15 or at www.nssra.org/press.
#gogators #SOlimitless
SUMMER BASH
Join us Wednesday, August 15
for our annual Summer Bash.
Summer Bash is an end of the
summer party for participants,
families and friends of NSSRA. The
evening is FREE for everyone and
will include dinner, music and the
chance to catch up with old friends
and make new ones. Don’t miss out
on the fun! Register today on pages
65 - 66 or at http://register.nssra.org.
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