General Policies
Financial Assistance
Participants in need of financial assistance may download the
Reduced Fee Application from our website at www.nssra.org/
forms, or by requesting a copy from NSSRA Registrar Jeanne Cook
at (847) 509-9400 x6815 or [email protected].
Send in your registration form with the application and enclose
a 15% deposit to reserve a place in the program. All requests
are reviewed by the Executive Director and you will be notified
upon approval. Your deposit will be deducted from any balance
due. Payment plans are also available. Financial assistance is not
awarded to non-resident participants, for cooperative programs,
special events, trips or transportation.
Late Pick Up Policy
If a participant has not been picked up at the scheduled program
end time, the parent/guardian/group home staff will be contacted.
After the ten-minute wait period, if the participant has not been
picked up, emergency contacts will be called. After ten minutes, a
fee may be applied.
Medication
At times participants may require assistance taking medication
during programs. If the participant is unable to self–medicate or
take the medication prior to or after the program, NSSRA requires
additional paperwork and that pre–packaged medication be
delivered to our office prior to the program.
Annual Information Form (AIF)
Please contact Safety Coordinator Meggan Davies at (847) 509-
To better serve our participants and their family, it is necessary for 9400 x6828 or [email protected] with any questions.
us to have a current AIF on file in our office. This form contains
medical and other information that NSSRA needs to know in case Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
of an emergency.
NSSRA complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and
will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with
If you are new to NSSRA or do not have a 2020 form on file, please disabilities to participate in and enjoy recreation programs. If you
submit your AIF with your registration form. The current AIF can be have a question about NSSRA’s compliance, or feel that NSSRA has
found on our website at www.nssra.org/forms. If we do not have discriminated against you, please contact Craig Culp, Executive
an AIF on file, you will not be allowed to register for programs.
Director, at NSSRA, (847) 509-9400 x6820 or [email protected].
Seizure Information Form (SIF)
If a participant has a seizure disorder, an SIF must be completed
and signed before he or she is allowed to register for any NSSRA
programs. The current SIF can be found on our website at www.
nssra.org/forms. Complete each category and list any other
information necessary for NSSRA to provide safe and enjoyable
activities for the participant. Please update this form whenever
there is a change in the information and submit it to NSSRA with
the registration form. You will be asked to review and update this
form on an annual basis.
High Risk Waiver Policy
Programs that involve potential high risk activities will
require signed high risk waivers to be returned to the office
two weeks prior to event date or start of program. If a waiver
has not been returned by the deadline, participation will not be
permitted for that specific event or program.
Inclement Weather Policy
If inclement weather occurs, NSSRA may still decide to hold
programs. If the weather turns dangerous (100 degrees or higher
actual temperature or heat index; 2 degrees or lower actual
temperature, -30 degrees or lower wind chill or severe snow/ice),
NSSRA will call participants prior to the start of a program to cancel
the program. If you are not sure whether a program will meet due
to inclement weather, call NSSRA. Refunds are issued for cancelled
programs.
Opt in to receive text alerts from NSSRA.
Sign up to receive time-sensitive program
updates via text. Alerts will be sent regarding
changes to programs due to severe weather
or other factors. Free to join, regular texting
rates apply based on your carrier plan. You
may unsubscribe at any time. To sign up,
complete the Annual Information Form (AIF)
online at www.nssra.org/forms.
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