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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.
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.
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.
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.
Summer Highlights
GOLDEN GATORS WIN AT
STATE SUMMER GAMES
It was a golden experience for
nine members of NSSRA’s Gator
Athletics teams at Illinois Special
Olympics’ annual State Summer
Games (SSG) in June. Competing
in swimming, powerlifting and track
and field, the team walked away
with a collective 14 medals, eight of
them gold. Read more on page 17
or at www.nssra.org/press. #gogators
#greenpride #SOlimitless
SWEAT FEST SUCCESS SUMMER BASH SWING GOLF OUTING
The Sweat Set Project (TSSP) at
lululemon Old Orchard raised
nearly $6,000 for NSSRA with
"Sweat Fest," held on Saturday,
April 27! Organized by high school
students from nine area north shore
high schools, Sweat Fest featured
three workout classes and fun
giveaways followed by a musical
performance by Molehill. Attended
by close to 200 people, including a
group of 10 participants from NSSRA,
it was was supported by nearly 30
community partners. Read more at
www.nssra.org/press. Join us Wednesday, August 14
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
67 - 68 or at http://register.nssra.org. Join us at Sunset Valley Golf
Club in Highland Park on Friday,
September 13 for our annual
SWING Golf Outing! Brought to you
by NSSRA Foundation, funds raised
from SWING Golf Outing benefit
NSSRA programs and services.
Interested in sponsoring this event?
Contact Foundation Manager Laurie
DeSimone at (847) 509-9400 x6821
or [email protected]. Details
on page 4 and 61, or at www.
nssrafoundation.org/swing.
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