SSSRA is a therapeutic recreation program that is an extension of seven park districts and three recreation and parks departments. It is organized to provide individuals with disabilities or special needs the opportunity to be involved in year-round recreation.
SSSRA is committed to providing new and challenging leisure and recreation activities for all our participants. Therefore, we recognize that a park district or recreation department program may better serve an individual's needs rather than an SSSRA program. SSSRA works with our ten member agencies to assist individuals to make the transition from special recreation programs to these programs. Our professional staff can help you choose an appropriate program, provide referral services, conduct any necessary staff training, secure support staff, or supply adaptive equipment or communication devices.
SSSRA programs are for individuals from birth through adult who are in special education classes, sheltered workshops, or who have recreational needs not met by traditional park district programs.
This could include individuals who have varying degrees of physical disabilities, cognitive impairment, learning disabilities, emotional difficulties, hearing or visual impairments, and developmental delays.
Persons residing in the SSSRA member agencies are considered residents. These agencies are: Country Club Hills Park District, Frankfort Square Park District, Hazel Crest Park District, Homewood-Flossmoor Park District, Matteson Parks and Recreation Department, Oak Forest Park District, Olympia Fields Park District, Park Forest Recreation and Parks Department, Richton Park Parks and Recreation Department and Tinley Park-Park District. SSSRA reserves the right to verify residency and special education services.
