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Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association ( NSSRA ) was formed in 1970 and is an extension of ten park districts , two cities and one village in the northern suburbs of Chicago . This partnership includes the Park Districts of Deerfield , Glencoe , Glenview , Highland Park , Lake Bluff , Kenilworth , Northbrook , Northfield , Wilmette and Winnetka ; the Cities of Highwood and Lake Forest and the Village of Riverwoods . Funding for NSSRA comes from three sources , including partner agency contributions , program fees and outside support from Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association Foundation ( NSSRA Foundation ).
NSSRA has been creating an environment of belonging through play for over 45 years , and has the distinction of being the first Special Recreation Association in the country .
NSSRA ’ s mission is to enrich the lives of people with disabilities in our partner communities through quality recreation services .
NSSRA ’ s vision is to be leaders in recreation by providing innovative and exceptional services for people with disabilities .
NSSRA ’ s services include traditional , inclusive , cooperative , summer camp programs . Special events , trips , overnight camps , Gator Athletics / Special Olympics , adaptive sports and more are also available .
More information on Inclusion opportunities can be found on page 9 of this guide , as well as in our partner agencies ’ program guides . NSSRA collaborates closely with each partner agency to ensure consistent information and that awareness on Inclusion opportunities is available to every resident .
This program guide offers recreation activities for preschool , youth , teen , young adult and adult participants with disabilities . Our program guide is published in fall , winter , spring and summer . Every effort has been made to assure the accuracy of information contained within this program guide . However , errors can occur and circumstances may require adjustments to fees , schedules , locations , or other information . NSSRA reserves the right to make such adjustments and apologizes for any inconvenience these errors or adjustments may cause .
NSSRA ’ s core values are Compassion , Respect , Quality , Flexible , Accountable and Ethical Practices .
Partner Agencies & Board of Directors
Deerfield Park District Glencoe Park District Glenview Park District Park District of Highland Park City of Highwood Kenilworth Park District Lake Bluff Park District
Jeff Nehila Lisa Sheppard Michael McCarty Liza McElroy Jim Hospodarsky Johnathan Kiwala Ron Salski
City of Lake Forest Northbrook Park District Northfield Park District Village of Riverwoods Wilmette Park District Winnetka Park District
Sally Swarthout Molly Hamer George Alexoff Kris Ford Steve Wilson Robert Smith
As a cooperative of 13 partner agencies , one representative from each partner community serves on our Board of Directors , collaborating to provide leadership and governance to NSSRA .
NSSRA families are invited to attend board meetings on designated Thursdays at 10:00 am at NSSRA ’ s office . The next board meeting is scheduled for February 16 . Call ( 847 ) 509-9400 or visit our website at www . nssra . org for details or accommodations .
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