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WDSRA INFORMATION

Discipline Late Pick-Up Policy
A caring and positive discipline approach will be used. WDSRA In order to be fair to our participants and program leaders,
reserves the right to dismiss a participant, staff, volunteer, or WDSRA has enacted a late pick­up policy, and we would appreciate
parent if it is in the best interest of the association. Each situation your cooperation in this matter. Many of our programs have
will be evaluated on its own merit. more than one pick­up location and if one person is late, it
may disturpt the schedule of others who are being picked up
at another location. In addition, many of the WDSRA program
Special Olympics leaders have responsibilities after everyone is picked up. We request
For an athlete to compete in a Special Olympics program, a that you double­check the pick­up time and be prompt.
current Special Olympics Medical form must be on file at the
WDSRA office. This form is separate from the WDSRA annual
form. The Special Olympics Medical form is valid for three Outreach and New Families
years from the date of the doctor’s signature. Our outreach staff can make your transition to our programs
as effortlessly as possible. Staff focuses on welcoming new
WDSRA Policy states an athlete cannot register for a Special families, answering questions, navigating forms and processes,
Olympic program until you have a current form on file. If you and recommending appropriate programming for your loved
are interested in participating in a Special Olympics program, one. We get to know your participant and family before starting
please contact the WDSRA office for a form or download a programs so WDSRA can serve you better. We will also provide
form from our website at www.wdsra.com. Parents and athletes contact information for resources your participant may need.
are responsible for returning the completed form to the If you are a new family or participant, start by contacting
WDSRA office before you register. WDSRA at 630­681­0962.

Atlanto-Axial Subluxations (ASC) New Participant Intake
Individuals who have Down Syndrome have a high risk of WDSRA requires all new participants to complete an intake
having ASC. For the safety of WDSRA participants with with the Outreach Supervisor prior to attending their first
Down Syndrome, a doctor’s note proving they have been program. The intake allows the agency to get to know the
cleared of this condition by an x­ray is required to participate participant and their individual needs better. This additional
in any program that could potentially injure the neck area. information provides WDSRA staff the opportunity to properly
staff programs and provides an environment that will be successful
and enjoyable to the participant. If you are new to the programs
Meeting on Location and have not done an intake, please contact the Outreach
For safety reasons, WDSRA will only allow participants to Supervisor at 630­681­0962. For safety reasons, an individual
meet on location for community events (rather than taking without current annual information and intake forms on file
the WDSRA transportation) when there is one main entrance/ will not be permitted to participate in WDSRA programs.
exit. Participants will not be allowed to meet at locations with
multiple doors such as, but not limited to a mall, festival,
carnival, etc. Equal Access
No participant shall be denied equal access to programs,
activities, services, or benefits or be limited in the exercise
of any right, privilege, advantage, or opportunity on the basis
of race, sex, creed, national origin, or disability.

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