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 .
We offer programs and services for people with disabilities of all ages that include :
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Attention Deficit Disorder / Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cerebral Palsy
Cognitive Delay
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Developmental Disorder / Cognitive Delay s
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Down Syndrome
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability
Mental Health Needs
Physical Disability
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Speech & 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 . . . . . . . . Johnathan Kiwala 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 . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Wilson Winnetka Park District . . . . . . . . . Shannon Nazzal
NSSRA families and the community are invited to attend board meetings on designated Thursdays at 10:00 am . 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 works to remove barriers by fostering a culture that embraces diversity and treats all people with dignity and respect . |
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