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Transportation Information Program descriptions indicate if pick up and drop off points or door-todoor 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.

News from NSSRA

2018 ANNUAL INFORMATION FORM( AIF) NOW AVAILABLE
SUMMER BASH
NEW! HIGH RISK WAIVER POLICY
NSSRA IN THE COMMUNITY
With Winter registration opening Monday, November 6, the 2018 Annual Information Form( AIF) must be on file for each participant before their registrations will be processed. This form can be completed on pages 63- 65 of this guide or electronically on our website at www. nssra. org / forms.
This year ' s Summer Bash was a blast, if a bit water-logged! If you missed the splash party for yourself, check out the photos and video at www. nssra. org / media. Better yet, mark your calendars to join us Wednesday, August 15, 2018 for food, music and a good time!
Beginning with the 2018 Winter program season, NSSRA will be implementing a new high risk waiver process. Programs that involve potential high risk activities will require high risk waivers signed and returned to the office two weeks prior to event date or start of program. Read more on page 57.
NSSRA & Glenbrook South High School Partner in Peer Mentoring Workshop In October, NSSRA staff spent a morning at Glenbrook South High School facilitating a disability awareness workshop for the school’ s incoming group of peer mentors. The workshop is an annual event in partnership with GBS, and helps to support the school’ s nearly three-decade running Peer Mentoring program. Continue reading on page 14.

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