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What we've been up to
What we've been up to
Cooking Class at West Campus
Cooking Class at West Campus
Volunteering at Bernie's Book Bank
Volunteering at Bernie's Book Bank
Working out at Lake Forest College
Working out at Lake Forest College
Working at HomeGoods
Working at HomeGoods
Shopping for our apartment-furnishing projects
Shopping for our apartment-furnishing projects
Community Outings and Social Groups
Community Outings and Social Groups
Student Spotlight
Student Spotlight
Charlie participates in an awesome sport called sled hockey. Read our interview below to learn more about this recreational activity and how it has impacted Charlie's life.
Charlie participates in an awesome sport called sled hockey. Read our interview below to learn more about this recreational activity and how it has impacted Charlie's life.
Q: What is sled hockey?
Q: What is sled hockey?
A: Sled hockey is a sport where you have two sticks instead of one, you have a sled that you sit in, you also have picks on the end of the sticks to propel you on the ice.You also have a regular hockey puck. It is in the ParaOlympics as one of the winter sports.
A: Sled hockey is a sport where you have two sticks instead of one, you have a sled that you sit in, you also have picks on the end of the sticks to propel you on the ice.You also have a regular hockey puck. It is in the ParaOlympics as one of the winter sports.
Q: How long have you been participating?
Q: How long have you been participating?
A: I have been Participating since October of 2011
A: I have been Participating since October of 2011
Q: What organization is it through?
Q: What organization is it through?
A: It is through the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association or GLASA
A: It is through the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association or GLASA
Q: What is your favorite memory from competing?
Q: What is your favorite memory from competing?
A: My favorite Memory of playing was winning two national Championship one with an Adult team in 2013 and one with the youth team in 2015
A: My favorite Memory of playing was winning two national Championship one with an Adult team in 2013 and one with the youth team in 2015
Q: What do you like most about sled hockey?
Q: What do you like most about sled hockey?
A: I like all my teammates that I have met through the years. I also like plating with one of my best friends who I've known for 10 years.
A: I like all my teammates that I have met through the years. I also like plating with one of my best friends who I've known for 10 years.
Q: Do you think it is important for programs like this to exist? Why?
Q: Do you think it is important for programs like this to exist? Why?
A: Yes because it is important for everyone to play sports who want to no matter if they have a disability or not. GLASA’s motto is ‘Let no one sit on the sidelines’.
A: Yes because it is important for everyone to play sports who want to no matter if they have a disability or not. GLASA’s motto is ‘Let no one sit on the sidelines’.
Q: Anything else you’d like to tell me about sled hockey?
Q: Anything else you’d like to tell me about sled hockey?
A: We have a fundraiser at lake forest college’s ice rink, it is our tenth anniversary of doing these fundraisers.
A: We have a fundraiser at lake forest college’s ice rink, it is our tenth anniversary of doing these fundraisers.
Charlie also shared this YouTube video of some 2012 local news coverage about sled hockey. He is even interviewed part way through the video. Check it out!
Charlie also shared this YouTube video of some 2012 local news coverage about sled hockey. He is even interviewed part way through the video. Check it out!
Post-Secondary Program Highlight
Post-Secondary Program Highlight
Arts of Life is our program highlight of the month! It is a day program that’s goal is to give people with disabilities employment. All based around art! They have spaces for each artist to create their own individual project. Arts of Life has two locations one in Chicago and the other in Glenview. If you would like more information about Arts of Life you can find it here at https://artsoflife.org/
Arts of Life is our program highlight of the month! It is a day program that’s goal is to give people with disabilities employment. All based around art! They have spaces for each artist to create their own individual project. Arts of Life has two locations one in Chicago and the other in Glenview. If you would like more information about Arts of Life you can find it here at https://artsoflife.org/
Helpful Resources
Helpful Resources
Agency Visits Spring 2020 Updated 12.9.19.pdfAgency Visits 2020
Family Weekly Update 1.29.20.pdfNSSED Weekly Update 1/29
Family Weekly Update 1.16.20.pdfNSSED Weekly Update 1/16
Family Weekly Update 1.22.20.pdfNSSED Weekly Update 1/22
PLEASE JOIN US FOR AN INFORMATIVE PUNS EVENING ON:
March 16, 2020 from 5:00-9:00 pm
NSSED offices, 760 Red Oak Lane, Highland Park
NSSED is offering this convenience for our families.
Bring your family member with developmental disabilities, their social security card, and medicaid card (if you have one ), and most recent IEP.
Sign up for an appointment HERE
Any Questions? Contact Vicki Klein at vklein@nssed.org
Or Amy Engstrom at aengstrom@nssed.org
This meeting is confidential and will take approximately 30 minutes.
This meeting is intended to register first time PUNS applicants only (annual renewal of the PUNS information is required and can be done by phone with CAU):
PUNS is a survey tool called the Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Service (PUNS).
PUNS is the tool the state uses as it decides who will receive services on an individual basis.
PUNS will be the tool the state uses as new programs and services are being developed.
The PUNS survey is for ANYONE or the family of anyone anticipating the need for services at ANY point in the future.
The person with a disability must have a developmental disability as defined by the Division of Developmental Disabilities (IQ range near 70 and a deficit in adaptive living skills).
For families of minor children the need may be for respite or after school care. It may mean access to therapies or equipment or home modifications. Focus on what your need is rather than services or programs. Think about what you haven’t been able to get, either because it doesn’t exist or because it is not available to you.
This is the time to think about what your loved one with a disability needs to be successful, either in your home or in the community.
Keep in mind that this is NOT the time to be proud. It is time to let your needs be known and inform the state of your needs as well.
The process for filling out the PUNS survey involves a face-to-face meeting with a caseworker, the person with the disability, and a family member or guardian. The PUNS survey will ask you to identify supports and services you or your loved one with a disability needs or will need in the future. Even if you are doing well now, you need to think about what you may need to continue to function well. It is important to note that inclusion in the PUNS database does not assume eligibility for services or guarantee the receipt of services.
Related Services Corner
Related Services Corner
Tips for Traveling with Children with Special Needs
Tips for Traveling with Children with Special Needs
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