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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
#IAMNSSRA
We Are NSSRA: Thank you for
sharing your stories with us! Over
the last few months we have been
sharing the stories of belonging
that illustrate the rich community
we have together, using #iamnssra.
Stories of belonging, growth, trying
again and lending a hand, stories
of learning and laughing and being
together. A handful of these stories
are featured on pages 14 - 15, 26
and 46. Find more at www.nssra.
org/iamnssra. We are looking
forward to continuing this campaign
throughout 2019!
2018 HOLIDAY
APPEAL
Thanks to your generosity, the
NSSRA Foundation Holiday
Appeal raised over $50,000 to
support NSSRA programs and
participants! Together, we are
NSSRA. Thank you for giving every
NSSRA participant a place to belong
in our community. Read more on
page 60, and read Danielle's story
(pictured) at www.nssrafoundation.
org.
BSTC PRESENTS
THE HIVE NORTH SHORE
AUTISM SPEAKS WALK
An original musical written for
the cast of Bright Star Theatre
Company, join us this March for
two performances of THE HIVE!
Imagine a world where everyone
is expected to be the same. Then
imagine you are different... Enter
THE HIVE, where all bees are alike
and work toward one common goal,
except two. Flip to pages 18 - 19 for
performance details, to meet the
cast and read an interview with Julie
Gibson Lay, show director and one of
the script writers. Join NSSRA on Sunday, April
28 at the annual North Shore
Autism Speaks Walk! Everyone is
welcome! We are so excited to be
participating in the walk this year!
We are putting together a team of
NSSRA participants, families, staff
and community members to walk
in the event. Flip to page 4 or 28
for details. We hope you'll join us!
#lightitupblue
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