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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
SUMMER INCLUSION
SPOTLIGHT
Summer is the busiest time of
year for NSSRA, not just because it’s
the peak season for camps and trips
in addition to regular programming,
but also because it’s peak time for
our partners too! Last summer NSSRA
supported over 400 kids in partner
agency programs. Learn more, and
meet one of our incoming Inclusion
Support Team members, Catherine,
on page 16.
SWEAT FEST
The Sweat Set Project at
lululemon Old Orchard Presents
Sweat Fest! Organized by a group
of teens from nine north shore
area high schools, Sweat Fest is a
fundraising event on Saturday, April
27 with all proceeds benefitting
NSSRA! Featuring a rewarding
workout, great music and fun
giveaways, the event includes three
back-to-back 30-minute fitness
classes followed by a musical
performance from Molehill. Details
on page 14 or at www.nssra.org/
events.
WILMETTE WINE WALK
Once again NSSRA has been
selected as the beneficiary for
the Wilmette Wine Walk! Join
us Saturday, June 1 in Downtown
Wilmette for curated wine tastings
and food pairings supporting a great
cause, NSSRA! Each attendee will
receive a keepsake wine glass, a wine
walk guide detailing the stops along
the way, entry into wine tastings at
participating businesses and special
discounts. Details on page 4 or at
www.nssra.org/events.
SUMMER BASH
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 on page 64 or
online at http://register.nssra.org.
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