News & Events

Cultural Arts Night
Mark your calendar for our Annual Cultural Arts Night, “Arts Around the World,” on Tuesday, May 22 at The Hemmens in Elgin. This free event showcases NISRA artists in music, dance, drama, and visual arts. Arrive at 6:30 for the gallery of art work & silent auction of pieces created by participants. Enjoy light snacks & beverages before the show begins at 7:30 pm. Come out to encourage the artists…we look forward to seeing you!

LIFE...our new Adult Transition Program

LIFE (Leisure Increases Freedom & Enjoyment), a year round life skills program using community based recreation activities, starts in September 2012. Learn more...

Sage TR Center Update

Join us for the Grand Opening of the Sage Therapeutic Recreation Center! Click here for more information about the celebration on May 30th. Thank you to the families of NISRA participants who have been contributing to the wonderful new activity spaces at our offices.

NISRA Scores 100% in Safety!

NISRA received a 100% rating & Accredited status on its annual Loss Control Review by the Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA)! The Review covers all aspects of NISRA’s operation from administrative policies & human resources, orientation & training, program & transportation procedures, to general safety & liability. Congratulations to our Safety Coordinator, Safety Committee, and everyone who helped us attain this distinguished Accreditation.

NISRA E-news
NISRA and the NISRA Foundation have a newsletter that comes to you via email. We promise not to clog up your inbox...our newsletter is only sent a few times each year when we have important news & reminders to share. If you would like to receive the newsletter, just enter your email address in the box below and click "Join"!

Welcome to NISRA

Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association

NISRA provides year round recreation activities for people with disabilities. Since 1976, children and adults of all ability levels have enjoyed socializing, building skills and having fun in hundreds of weekly programs, special events, camps and trips each year.

Our Mission

NISRA...enriching the lives of people with disabilities through meaningful recreation experiences.

Our Values

Fun
Professional
Compassionate
Trustworthy
Innovative

Our Video

Are you familiar with NISRA? Click here to watch a heart-warming 9 minute video about us.

Our Service Area

NISRA serves residents with disabilities in 13 communities in northern Illinois, thanks to the partnership of the member districts. Click here to see the list of 13 member districts.

Programs & Brochures

Programs & Current Brochures

Our Summer Day Camps deadline is April 26! Click here to view the brochure.

Our Summer brochure is available. Click here to view it. Registration deadline is May 25.

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