NSSRA Program Guides Winter 2019 | Page 7

Icon Key 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 Join us on social media this holiday season as we share the stories of how NSSRA has become a place of belonging for all of us. Participants, families, staff, partner agencies, donors, community members, we are NSSRA. Coming November 1. Read more on page 55. www.nssra.org SWING GOLF OUTING RAISES OVER $50,000 2019 ANNUAL INFORMATION FORM (AIF) NOW AVAILABLE NORTH SHORE AUTISM WALK Thanks to our sponsors, donors and golfers, on September 14, more than $50,000 was raised for NSSRA Foundation! These funds will provide scholarships for children, teens and adults with disabilities who participate in NSSRA's year-round recreation activities and will assist NSSRA in purchasing accessible vehicles. Read more on page 54 or at www.nssra. org/press. With Winter registration opening Monday, November 5, the 2019 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. Join the NSSRA community next spring at the annual North Shore Autism Walk! Everyone is welcome! We are so excited to be participating in the North Shore Autism Walk next year! We will be putting together a team of NSSRA participants, families, staff and community members to walk in the 2019 event. Date TBD (late April/early May). Details to come in the Spring program guide. We hope you'll join us! #lightitupblue 7