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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.
Spring Highlights
HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
NSSRA!
This year NSSRA celebrates
F I F T Y years of commitment
and service to its participants,
families, partners, staff and
communities! As the first SRA
(ever!), we have so much to
commemorate, and beginning with
the new year we are going to do just
that. Get ready for a host of stories
and memories, history and all-
round merriment coming your way
throughout the year! Flip to pages
4 and 14 - 15 for more on our 50th
birthday.
#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 page 2. Find more at
www.nssra.org/iamnssra.
BSTC PRESENTS:
I, PHONE
An original musical written for
the cast of Bright Star Theatre
Company, join us this March for
two performances of I,Phone!
It’s the 22nd century. Cell phones run
the world and humans have been
turned into portable solar charging
stations. Then one day, it rains, and
rains, and the phones stop working.
See the fun unfold as humans
struggle to communicate without
electronics, and discover that they are
never too young to learn old tricks.
Flip to page 26 for more.
2019 HOLIDAY APPEAL
Thanks to your generosity, the
NSSRA Foundation Holiday
Appeal raised over $40,000 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 58 or at www.nssrafoundation.
org.
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