NWSRA

They're NWSRA superstars! 🤩 The clients of PURSUIT Hoffman Estates were thrilled to see their faces on a NWSRA bus "Drifter" and had a fun cruise around the 'burbs!

Last week PURSUIT Hoffman Estates clients traveled to downtown Elmhurst for the Umbrella Sky Event! ☂️

CALLING ALL ATHLETES! Flag Football is now back on Wednesdays during the summer from 6:00 to 7:00pm. Join the exceptional team, build your skills and compete in games! You have only two more days to sign up for summer programs! 🏈☀️ Register now at nwsra.org/brochure

Let's go out and play! Our Afternoon Club program enjoyed getting outside. Participants played frisbee, football, blew bubbles, and enjoyed soaking up the sun! We’re ready for the warm weather and can’t wait for more fun in the sun this summer! ☀️

Calling all parents! Take a night off and hit the town as your kids join us for some Cinco de Mayo fun and games at the Vogelei House in Hoffman Estates, May 5th from 6pm to 9pm with a $20 program fee. Let’s celebrate! 🎉  Register now here: nwsra.org/brochure

Have fun while working as a Program Assistant! Assist with setting up programs, behavior management and involvement of participants in exciting activities including, sports, social programs and special events! Apply now and become a Program Assistant now: nwsra.org/jobs

In celebration of Earth Month, participants are appreciating importance of our planet. The participants took a nature stroll while enjoying bird watching through binoculars. Also, the Venture Squad painted flowerpots, planted seeds in them and watched their flowers grow! 🌱 🌎

NWSRA staff had the privilege of @Canty4ILHouse visiting. The team enjoyed getting to know her, sharing all the things we are passionate about and talking with her about challenges we face. Thank you Representative Canty for your support!

Work meets play as a Camp Counselor at NWSRA! Counselors provide our participants a camp experience that will last them a lifetime by leading them through park adventures, zoo visits, carnival rides and much more! 🎡 Have a summer full of fun at NWSRA: nwsra.org/jobs

Becoming a Driver for NWSRA’s weekly programs and adult day programs is a great way to utilize your current skills, build relationships, learn new jobs functions and inspire participants to grow and have fun! Apply now to become an NWSRA Driver: nwsra.org/jobs

Registration for 2023 Summer Programming is now open! Visit nwsra.org/brochure to view our summer program offerings packed full of summer fun! ☀️

Join us in celebrating today National Siblings Day- a day to show our appreciation towards our siblings! At NWSRA we know how crucial it is for individuals with disabilities to have the support from their siblings. To learn more about Sibshops, visit nwsra.org/sibshops

Due to the holiday weekend, our office is closed tomorrow (4/7) and will reopen Monday (4/10)

SUNsational Summer Programming is officially here! Check out our full lineup of programming in our 2023 Summer Brochure! Registration opens April 10th and programs begin June 5th. Visit nwsra.org/brochure to view our brochure now!

We want to take a moment to recognize our superb Collaborative Team who have been working hard to create outstanding experiences for our PURSUIT Adult Day Program clients! Join us in thanking our amazing Collab Team! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who braved the weather and joined us Saturday at the Walk for Autism! We appreciate everyone who came out to raise awareness around Autism. A special thank you to our friends at the @AHParkDistrict for an outstanding job hosting and organizing this event! 💙

Our Recreation Specialist, Lexi Brandlin, has earned her certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)! Please join us in congratulating Lexi for continuing her professional growth to best support NWSRA participants and families!

On St. Patrick’s Day, all 6 PURSUIT sites came dressed to impress in green and gold for the St. Patrick’s Day Dance at Hanover Park. Everyone who attended enjoyed dancing, bingo, roll a leprechaun, special treats and a truly memorable St. Patrick’s Day! 🌈🍀

NWSRA would like to bring awareness to World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD). This year's theme is “With Us Not For Us”. Rock your crazy socks today to bring awareness to WDSD! For more information, visit worlddownsyndromeday.org

Let’s play! Sibshops is an exciting opportunity for children with sibling(s) with disabilities to meet with other siblings! Join us April 17th at the BG Fitness Center for a fun evening filled with activities that encourage peer support!   Register now: nwsra.org/sibshops