WDSRA  

Western DuPage  

Special Recreation Association

 

Providing engaging community-based recreational programs and inclusion services for children, teens and adults with special needs.

www.wdsra.com 

  

News You Can Use                                                                           October 16, 2015 
In This Issue
COD Football Hosts WDSRA Athlete Appreciation Ceremony
Seasonal Staff and Volunteers NEEDED
Thank You Golfers and Sponsors
Tweet Us @WeAreWDSRA
Lekotek Can Help Your Family
Special Needs Screening of PAN
Autism & Special Needs Seminar
  
  

Golf Classic Highlights!

 

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Hear why one parent calls WDSRA 'exceptional and rare'.

  
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College of DuPage Football to Host WDSRA Athletes
 
The COD Chaparrals football team, currently ranked 6th by
the National Junior College Athletic Association, will be recognizing ALL WDSRA athletes with an Appreciation Ceremony at the October 26th home game. In addition, WDSRA's own Troy Butler will be singing the National Anthem. Everyone is invited! 

COD Chaparrals vs Olivet Nazarene Tigers
Monday, October 26th
7pm kickoff
ALL WDSRA Appreciation Ceremony at halftime
College of DuPage Football Field, Glen Ellyn
COD football volunteer
 
This is a culmination of an outstanding collaboration between the COD football team and WDSRA athletes. COD athletes have been volunteering at WDSRA's powerlifting and conditioning program. The collaboration has been inspiring for both groups. You can follow their comments on Twitter @Dupage_Football and @WeAreWDSRA.

Check out the WDSRA athletes in this COD Courier TV video
featuring COD football Athletes of the Week Matt Fletcher and Evan Kirk.
Looking for Fun and Adventure in Your Job?
 
apply now buttonIt's yours for the taking for as little as 2 hours per week! WDSRA has part-time seasonal staff openings right now! Volunteers are also in great demand.

With WDSRA:
* You can be a part of a team of enthusiastic people making a difference in people's lives
* Choose your time commitment with flexible schedules
* Choose to work weekends, evenings, daytime, or any combination
* Perfect for students, teachers, parents, or anyone with a few hours a week to spare
* Commitment is by season so you can change it as needed

We are hiring immediately for fall and winter programs. To start the process, go to www.wdsra.com to fill out an application. You can also call us at 630-681-0962.
Thank You Golfers and Sponsors!
 
Chuck and Andy Long It was a little chilly and a little blustery, but that did not deter anyone from having a great time on and off the course! We want to thank all the golfers, sponsors and volunteers who showed their support for WDSRA families that day.

Elden Brauer receives award Special thanks to Chuck and Andy Long for sharing a glimpse of what WDSRA programs have meant to their family.

 

Congratulations to long time Foundation Trustee (and former chairman) Elden Brauer on receiving the Charlie Long Award...in a surprise presentation!

TwitterTweet Us @WeAreWDSRA


You can now get all the latest updates on programs, events, Danny Henson photo staffing and more at @WeAreWDSRA!
 
Did you miss the #teamwdsra campaign on Facebook and Twitter? It's not to late to learn more about the fun side of the WDSRA staff. 

Just head on over to Facebook or check out #teamwdsra on Twitter.   
Featured Program
Can Lekotek Help Your Family?
  • Is your child not quite meeting the traditional milestones
  • Does your child have a slight to severe delay in one or more areas of their development
  • Has your child been diagnosed with a special need
  • Perhaps they don't have a diagnosis but need some extra help to reach their goals
Lekotek family play Lekotek can help! Lekotek is the family centered play program designed to help families in the development of the very youngest children with special needs from birth to 8 years old. Cognitive, physical, communicative or sensory limitations all may block the engagement inherent to play for a child with special needs. And since play is the way that very young children learn, play is key.
 
Through Lekotek purposeful play sessions, you'll get guidance on how to get on their level, engage with them and how to encourage siblings to play together. With Lekotek, families take part in private, customized therapeutic play sessions where they receive the guidance and confidence they need to play together and help meet those milestones through play. In addition, the toy lending library lets families continue the learning by taking home the same toys they use in each play session.
 
Learn more by contacting Dayell at dayellh@wdsra.com or 630-681-0962 ext552.
Community Partners
Special Needs Screening--PAN

Pan the movie Twelve-year-old orphan Peter is spirited away to the magical world of Neverland, where he finds both fun and dangers, and ultimately discovers his destiny -- to become the hero who will be forever known as Peter Pan.

Pan (rated PG)
Saturday, October 17th
11am
Studio Movie Grill
301 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton
Special needs children & their siblings are FREE. All other guests are $6/ticket.  
 
We are pleased to sponsor this private screening as part of our partnership with www.studiomoviegrill.com.

Studio Movie Grill family-friendly movies are shown with the lights up, the volume lowered and children are free to move around, talk or even dance in the aisles during the movie. Plus, order any menu item marked with the SMG Chefs for Charity badge and SMG will donate 5% of the proceeds to WDSRA. 
Autism & Special Needs Seminar

Expert speakers and more than 35 vendors with tables displaying products and Autism and special needs seminar logoservices will be at Family Time Magazine's annual Autism & Special Needs Seminar. Parents can get insights and answers on topics they have been searching for.

Topics covered by the speakers include:
  • Autism and sexuality
  • Early education
  • Nutrition
  • ASD research
  • Fitness
  • And transitioning into adulthood
Autism & Special Needs Seminar
Saturday, November 14
9am-6pm
Moraine Valley Community College
9000 West College Parkway, Building M, Palos Hills
 
Complete details at autismspecialneedsseminar.com
WDSRA is committed to providing quality recreational programs, dedicated and trained staff, specialized equipment, and much needed scholarships. Your support provides the financial support needed to ensure that the cost of programs remains affordable throughout the year.


Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) 

116 N. Schmale Road, Carol Stream, IL 60188-2103

P: 630-681-0962 | F: 630-681-1262 | 

www.wdsra.com