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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.
Fall Highlights
NSSRA HAS A
NEW HOME! HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
NSSRA! 2020 ANNUAL INFORMATION
FORM (AIF) NOW AVAILABLE SWING GOLF OUTING
A few weeks ago we took a
moment to officially celebrate
with NSSRA’s Board of Directors
and full-time staff the purchase
of our new building! In late August,
NSSRA closed on 1221 Lake Cook Road
in Highland Park (formerly Lakeside
Congregation), and it is now all ours to
renovate into a dream facility for our
participants. We are so excited to see
NSSRA’s new home come to life over
the next several months. Read more
on page 2. In 2020 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 all through next year! Flip
to pages 4 and 14 - 15 for more on
our 50th birthday. With Winter registration opening
Monday, November 11, the 2020
Annual Information Form (AIF) must
be on file for each participant before
their registrations will be processed.
This form can be completed on pages
67 - 69 of this guide or electronically
on our website at www.nssra.org/
forms. SWING may have been rained
out this year, but thanks to
the support of our incredible
sponsors, donors and golfers we
still raised more than $55,000
for NSSRA Foundation! To still
be able to call a cancelled event a
tremendous success is a tribute to
NSSRA’s generous and enthusiastic
community. We are so grateful for
your support! Read more on page
58.
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