SHIELD-E Atlanto-axial instability( AAI)
PHONE-AR Undetermined drop off time
BUS-ALT Transportation information
MONEY-BI Bring spending money
BolT-Lig High risk waiver
🎧 Sensory alert
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SHIELD-E Atlanto-axial instability( AAI)
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.
PHONE-AR 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.
BUS-ALT Transportation information
The transportation icon indicates a program offers transportation to and from dedicated pick up points. Please note that transporatation times may vary, which may extend the overall program duration beyond the advertised time. Specific transportation details, including pick up points, will be communicated before the event. For some programs, transportation is optional and requires additional registration and a separate fee, as noted.
MONEY-BI Bring spending money
Programs with this symbol may request participants to carry spending money for food, beverages and souvenirs.
BolT-Lig 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.
🎧 Sensory alert
This event may be overwhelming at certain points with excessive / loud noise, busy with a large number of people, tight areas to sit in, outdoor weather elements, etc. Please send your participant with any sensory items that they may need.
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