SSSRA
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Community
- People with Disabilities
- Sports & Recreation
Location
19910 80th AveTinley Park, IL 60447 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
To promote the power of choice and to enhance the quality of life of individuals of all abilities, by providing accessible recreation in an environment that promotes dignity, success, and fun.
Description
SSSRA is a therapeutic recreation program that is an extension of seven park districts and three recreation and parks departments. It is organized to provide individuals with disabilities or special needs, the opportunity to be involved in year-round recreation.
SSSRA programs are for individuals from birth through adult who are in special educations classes, sheltered workshops, or who have recreational needs not met by traditional park district programs. This could include individuals who have varying degrees of physical disabilities, mental handicaps, learning disabilities, emotional difficulties, hearing or visual impairments, and developmental delays.