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About NSSRA Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA) provides and facilitates year-round recreation programs and services for children, teens and adults with various disabilities who live in the partner communities. NSSRA is an extension of ten park districts, two cities and one village in the northern suburbs of Chicago. This partnership includes the Park Districts of Deerfield, Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park, Kenilworth, Lake Bluff, Northbrook, Northfield, Wilmette and Winnetka; the Cities of Highwood and Lake Forest; and the Village of Riverwoods. Mission, Vision and Values Mission NSSRA’s mission is to enrich the lives of people with disabilities in our partner communities through quality recreation services. Vision NSSRA’s vision is to be leaders in recreation by providing innovative and exceptional services for people with disabilities. Values NSSRA’s core values are Compassion, Respect, Quality, Flexible, Accountable and Ethical Practices.