Spring Fling Hits the Jackpot!  

With this year's Las Vegas theme, what happens at Spring Fling should stay at Spring Fling! But we can tell you that a great time was had by all 110 guests, volunteers and staff. The evening started with a delicious dinner at Arrowhead Golf Club followed by music, dancing, casino games and photo booth fun with friends.

Spring Fling is one of our most popular special events.  Take a peek at more Spring Fling fun on our Facebook page.

Grand Opening & Play Day for All! 

Join in the fun as we celebrate the Grand Opening of the Sensory Garden Playground Phase One! Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy craft activities, games, music by Wee Heart Music, light refreshments and more!  

Phase One includes: a 2-5 year old playground area, sound garden, fragrance garden, accessible paths, and adult exercise stations. Portable accessible bathrooms available. 

Sensory Garden Playground Grand Opening

Saturday, May 30th

10am-Noon

Free event for the whole family  

RSVP here. 

The Sensory Garden Playground is located on the southeast corner of Naperville Rd. and Navistar Dr. Head east on Navistar Dr., then turn left on Navistar Circle.  

Help lead the way on the development of Phases Two,  Three, & Four  by donating at  www.playforalldupage.org. WDSRA is a proud sponsor of the Sensory Garden Playground. 

Spring Newsletter is Online 

Get all the latest news in the Spring edition of the Foundation Focus! Be in-the-know about: 

• Why Ryne Stolarz is "officially famous!"
• Why the Charlie Long/WDSRA Golf Outing is 2 gifts in 1
• Who almost lost their voice volunteering on behalf of WDSRA and why she didn't mind
• Which participant is the summer celebrity

Check it all out at Spring Foundation Focus! 

Not getting the newsletter delivered to your home but would like to? Contact Lori at lorib@wdsra.com and ask to be included on the mailing list. 

Summer Positions Open NOW! 

Looking for a summer job that is fun? Need a flexible schedule? Want competitive wages? Apply NOW! We have several positions to fill IMMEDIATELY. Experience is a plus but we will train.   

Great summer jobs for teachers,  

education or special education majors!  

• Head Instructors for Day Camps: plan/lead a variety of activities including crafts, games, swimming, field trips, outdoor games, cooking activities, music & movement, animal therapy and more.
• Camp times: M-Th 11am-4pm, 9am-3pm, 12pm-3pm, 11am-3pm
• Locations: Carol Stream, Wheaton & Naperville
• Male Support Staff needed to provide proper supervision ratios for male participants in Day Camps
• Inclusion Support Staff: for summer program support
• M-F, 9am-5pm
• Locations vary

Apply online at http://wdsra.com/Employment-Volunteer/part-time-employment.htm. If you have questions, contact Wendy at wendyc@wdsra.com or 630-681-0962 ext577.

WDSRA's own Miles Evans will be hosting a Trunk Show of his original photography this weekend at the Morton Arboretum. Miles will be selling photo notecards and photo reprints suitable for framing featuring his nature photography. Miles will be on hand to visit with guests and answer questions.

Photos By Miles Trunk Show
Featuring nature photography by Miles Evans

The first Monday of each month is sensory-friendly Special Needs Nights at Sky Zone Trampoline Park! They'll turn off the music and dial down the distractions for the comfort of jumpers. Children and adults with special needs, their siblings, families, and friends are welcome to jump. Every effort will be made to accommodate all jumpers with any kind of special needs. 

Special Needs Nights at Sky Zone

Monday, June 1st, 5-7pm

325 W. Lake St., Elmhurst

$7 per jumper/per hour (includes SkySocks)

Reservations needed

Call Tim McCracken at 331-209-6337 with any questions and to reserve your jump time. Visit their website at www.skyzone.com.

The Turning Pointe Autism Foundation is extending a very special invitation to WDSRA friends and families, part-time staff, volunteers, donors and sponsors to their Backyard Bash cookout and concert. As Turning Pointe's guest, admission, activities and the concert is FREE.

Featuring: 

• Kids village with pet therapy and sensory area (opens at noon)
• Concert by Steve Augeri--former lead singer of Journey
• Concert by Billy Croft & The 5 Alarm
• Concert by REPLICA

Sunday, June 7th 

Food an beverages from Famous Dave's will be available for purchase.

For complete details and schedule visit, Backyard Bash Cookout and Concert details. Because this is a special offer just for WDSRA friends and families, please  contact Barb Brauer at 630-570-7948 for tickets ahead of time. 

Want to know a great, fun way to help WDSRA? Volunteer at Ribfest! Work a shift (or two) then stay for the fun. The only thing needed is a friendly attitude 

and a willingness to have fun. All positions are easy to learn and any specific training will be given on site. 

Because volunteering with friends is always more fun, sign up with family, friends and coworkers. The more the better!

Exchange Club of Naperville's Ribfest

Thursday, July 2nd- Sunday, July 5th

Knoch Park, Naperville

Volunteers are needed to serve beverages, assist in the identification tents, help in the children's play area, distribute information at the entrance gates, serve as parking attendants, assist in the cleanup of the grounds, and support the merchandising tent. Opportunities for all ages!

Sign up at www.ribfest.net/volunteer.  Be sure to indicate you  

are volunteering on behalf of WDSRA.