Fall 2013 Program Guide

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WELCOME TO SPECIAL RECREATION The Village of Orland Park Recreation and Parks Department would like to welcome you to another season of programs designated for individuals with special needs. Orland Park Special Recreation provides vocational, leisure, and social activities to our participants of all ages. Please contact the following staff members if you have any questions about our specialized programming: Nick Harvey // Program Specialist All Special Olympic Sports/Events, 708.403.6269 Bridget McCormick // Program Coordinator Special Events, Trips, Friday Social Programs, Saturday Programs 708.403.6263 A. D. A. The Village of Orland Park is an active advocate for full participation under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Village’s Recreation and Parks Department is committed to meeting unique individual leisure time needs. AAI is a medical concern which requires programming precautions that may affect participation in specific programs that require extensive neck movement. If your child has Down Syndrome and you would like more information regarding Atlanto-Axial Instability, you can go to the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) website at www.ndss. org and click on Healthcare Associated Conditions. There you will find information on AAI. ATLANTO-AXIAL INSTABILITY If your child with special needs is interested in programs not offered in the special recreation section of this brochure, the Recreation and Parks Department encourages and supports inclusive programming for a variety of programs: dance, athletics, early education, etc. Please indicate on your registration form if a 1:1 aide is needed to help make your child’s experience successful. Once registration is confirmed, please contact Barb Rhodes, Special Recreation ProgramCoordinator, at 708.403.6202 to discuss your child’s needs. An assessment will be completed by the Special Recreation Staff and a 1:1 staff will be provided. In the event that a 1:1 aide is not available, the Special Recreation staff will notify you immediately. Failure to register first may result in a program filling to capacity without placement being possible. INCLUSION PROGRAMMING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Please call the Special Recreation cell phone at 708.567.2807 in the event of a situation requiring immediate attention after office hours. Barb Rhodes // Program Coordinator Inclusion, Volunteer Opportunites, Fundraising 708.403.6202

Fall REGISTRATION DATES Residentregistrationbegins August 9, 2013 Non-residentregistrationbegins August 21, 2013 Please do not drop off non-resident registrations prior to the registration date.

THANK YOU The Orland Park Special Recreation participants and parents would like to thank the following organizations for their support over the past year: • GEORGIOS BANQUETS • Orland Park Lions Club • Tinley Park Knights of Columbus • Orland Chateau • Sunshine Through Golf Foundation • Silver Lake Country Club • Starbucks coffee - orland park

For inclusion experiences, please peruse age appropriate programming within the program guide.

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