(708) 343-5270 frontdesk@vpdpark.org

Special Recreation

Program INformation

As an extension of the Veterans Park District, WSSRA offers our residents recreation programs for persons with disabilities, of all ages and ability levels.
Programs include fitness, art, Special Olympics, social, camp, swim and excursion programs. Participants gain skills, make friends, increase self-confidence, visit new places and most importantly have fun. A LEKOTEK family based toy lending/play program is also available.

Register for WSSRA’s Virtual and In-person programs at  WSSRA website for more info!

2915 Maple Street, Franklin Park, IL 60131
Phone: (847) 455-2100

VPD Partners with WSSRA

In an effort to increase our programs and services offered to our residents with special needs, Veterans Park District is pleased to announce its partnership with West Suburban Special Recreation Association. This partnership began at the start of 2021. WSSRA provides recreational programs for adults and children who have physical impairment, a mental disability, or any other type of disability. Through WSSRA, residents of all ages can participate in year-round programming specifically designed to meet their individual needs.

WSSRA also provides inclusion services for any adult or child who requires special accommodations to participate in programs offered by VPD. This service can vary from program modifications, to behavior management support, to the placement of an inclusion aid.

 

Other special programs offered by WSSRA include Special Olympics, Lekotek toy lending, the Imaginarium Sensory Room, and Summer Day Camp. WSSRA supports the mission of Special Olympics through the participation in the following sports: Aquatics, Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Gymnastics, Softball, Track & Field, and Volleyball. Lekoteks are resource centers and play libraries for families with children who have disabilities or special needs. WSSRA’s Imaginarium is a sensory play room that can be rented for private play sessions.

WSSRA publishes their own seasonal Program Guide, available at all VPD facilities. To find out more about WSSRA, visit WSSRA website or call (847) 455-2100.

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West Suburban Special Recreation Association

WSSRA's Dino-Mite! Summer Day Camp 2022

As an extension of the VETERANS PARK DISTRICT, WSSRA offers our residents recreation programs for persons with disabilities, of all ages and ability levels.

Programs include fitness, art, Special Olympics, social, camp, swim and excursion programs. Participants gain skills, make friends, increase self-confidence, visit new places and have fun in WSSRA programs!

A LEKOTEK family based toy lending/play program is also available.

Visit WSSRA.NET to schedule a play session in the Imaginarium Sesnsory Room, where children with special needs enjoy a multi-sensory experience in a calm and relaxing enviroment.