We offer programs and services for people with disabilities of all ages that include:
Partner agency representation
about nssra
Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association was formed in 1970 and 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, Lake Bluff, Kenilworth, Northbrook, Northfield, Wilmette and Winnetka; the Cities of Highwood, and Lake Forest and the Village of Riverwoods. NSSRA has been creating an environment of belonging through play for over 50 years, and has the distinction of being the first Special Recreation Association in the country.
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Attention Deficit Disorder( ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder( ADHD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder( ASD)
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Down Syndrome
Intellectual and Learning Disabilities
Neurodiverse Individuals
Physical Disabilities
Seizure Disorders / Epilepsy
Speech and Language Disorders
Other Disabilities
Partner agency representation
As a cooperative of 13 partner communities, one representative from each partner community serves on our Board of Directors, collaborating to provide leadership and governance to NSSRA.
Deerfield Park District....... Annemarie Flaherty Glencoe Park District.......... Lisa Sheppard Glenview Park District......... Michael McCarty Park District of Highland Park....... Brian Romes City of Highwood........... Jim Hospodarsky Kenilworth Park District...... Michael Hixenbaugh Lake Bluff Park District........... John Bealer City of Lake Forest.............. Mike Wick Northbrook Park District.......... Chris Leiner Northfield Park District............. Bill Byron Village of Riverwoods............. Kris Ford Wilmette Park District.......... Chris Lindgren Winnetka Park District......... Shannon Nazzal
NSSRA families and the community are invited to attend board meetings on designated Thursdays. Board meeting schedules can be found online at nssra. org.
Our values |
Our services |
Our vision |
Our mission |
DEI statement |
Compassion, Respect, Quality, Flexible, Accountable and Ethical Practices. |
NSSRA services include traditional, inclusive, cooperative, special events, overnight trips, camps, Gator Athletics / Special Olympics, and more. |
To be leaders in recreation by providing innovative and exceptional services for people with disabilities. |
Enrich the lives of people with disabilities in our partner communities through quality recreation services. |
We are committed to cultivating an inclusive, equitable and safe environment. We work to remove barriers by fostering a culture that embraces diversity and treats all people with dignity and respect. |
4 nssra. org / programs |( 847) 509-9400 About NSSRA