Philanthropy that puts people first…

You may choose to designate your donation for a specific area of service, or you may allocate your donation to general support of our recreation services. NEDSRA needs your support in the following major areas:

General Recreation Program Support
NEDSRA plans and implements more than 750 specialized recreation programs, community education programs and inclusion services each year. Funds are distributed where need is the greatest.

LIFE (Leisure Is For Everyone) Program
Our financial assistance program was established to guarantee that no person with a disability is excluded from participation due to financial limitations.

Inclusion Services
NEDSRA provides training, support staff and assistance to our member park district and village recreation departments to allow individuals with disabilities the opportunity to participate in recreation programs with individuals who do not have disabilities.

Special Olympics
NEDSRA provides year-round Special Olympics sports training and athletic competitions in a variety of sports for hundreds of children and adults with developmental disabilities. Funds are needed for uniforms, equipment and transportation costs.

Adapted Equipment
NEDSRA purchases specialized equipment that enables individuals with disabilities to overcome barriers and successfully participate in various leisure and sports activities.

Accessible Transportation
NEDSRA owns and maintains accessible vehicles that provide door-to-door transportation to leisure activities for participants on a year-round basis. Surveys show that the lack of adequate transportation is one of the greatest barriers to recreation participation for individuals with disabilities.

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It's as easy as printing our donation form, and mailing it in with your contribution.

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Contact Karen Lesniak, Director of Fund Development, via phone,
1-630-620-4500 ext. 117, or write her at:
NEDSRA
1770 W. Centennial Place
Addison, IL 60101

Please ask us how we can accommodate your giving needs.