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WDSRA INFORMATION

Inclusion Services Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
WDSRA and its member park districts believe all individuals Grievance Procedure
should be provided with leisure opportunities that allow for The Western DuPage Special Recreation Association has
performance at their highest level of ability. We understand established an internal grievance system for prompt and
not every person who has a special need desires WDSRA equitable resolution of grievances alleging any action by the
programming. In cooperation with our member districts, Western DuPage Special Recreation Association that would
WDSRA staff will assist and advise any resident who is interested be prohibited by the ADA or the applicable Title II Rules.
in participating (inclusion) in a local park district program. Grievances should be directed to:
WDSRA will provide the type of support deemed necessary
for successful participation. Supports may include training with Superintendent of Recreation, Compliance Officer, WDSRA
park district staff members, consultation with the individual Mail: 116 N Schmale Road, Carol Stream, IL, 60188
and their family members, and the assistance of a support Phone: 630­681­0962
staff member. WDSRA provides all inclusion services at no Appointment: Call 630­681­0962 to schedule a meeting
cost to the individual.

Behavior Code
Certification and Credentials Participants, staff, volunteers, and parents are expected to
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) and exhibit appropriate behavior at all times. The following guidelines
Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) are have been developed to make WDSRA’s programs safe and
designations granted to professionals who can demonstrate enjoyable for everyone. Additional rules may be developed for
through education and work experience that they meet the
criteria set by the National Recreation and Park Association particular programs and athletic leagues as deemed necessary
(NRPA) Certification Board and the National Council for by the staff. Staff, participants, volunteers, and parents shall:
• show respect to all participants, staff, volunteers, and parents
Therapeutic Recreation Certification. These professionals • refrain from using foul language
have a Bachelor’s or higher degree from an NRPA­accredited • refrain from causing bodily harm to other participants,
program, have passed a certification exam, and earn and
staff, coaches, or parents
maintain sanctioned Continuing Educational Units (CEU). • demonstrate respect for equipment, supplies, and facilities
• represent WDSRA in a manner that is consistent with the

Dietary Restrictions goals, objectives, and ethics of the association
Due to the amount and various types of dietary needs,
WDSRA will only provide an alternative option for meals
when the program is preparing/making their own food. If the Say Cheese
program is attending a special event or eating at a restaurant WDSRA staff occasionally takes photographs or videos of
in the community, the family must look ahead at the menu participants for promoting/advertising our programs, services,
and relay the participant’s order to the head instructor upon events, activities, and facilities in our brochures, website or
arrival. You may be asked to send or make appropriate social media, and other promotional avenues. By registering
accommodations for your participant on occasion. for, participating in, or attending WDSRA programs, events,
or other activities, the participant (or parent/guardian of a
minor participant) irrevocably agrees to the use and distribution
Connect With Us! by WDSRA of his or her image (or of his minor child/ward) in
photographs, video recordings, and any other electronic
reproductions of such programs, events, and activities for
any purpose without inspection or approval and without
compensation, rights to royalties or any other consideration
now and in the future.

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