Students with Disabilities to Receive Increased Access to After School Programs
November 14, 2018
By: Brian Selders
Source: Daily Herald
Mt. Prospect, IL: For working families of students with disabilities throughout the northwest suburbs, one of the largest barriers to full time employment can be the limited access to appropriate after school programs for their loved one. To increase access for these families, two of the largest service providers for individuals with disabilities in the area, Clearbrook and Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA), will expand the existing STAR Academy After Care Program into Mt. Prospect. This will be the third location for the program, which provides after care throughout the school year and the summer months for children and teens with disabilities. The current program resides in Rolling Meadows and Hanover Park. The program in Mt. Prospect will open on Monday, Jan. 7.
Through the collaboration, state-certified staff lead a variety of educational, social and recreational activities after school, or day camp in the summer, for students with disabilities throughout the northwest suburbs. The program is overseen by a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) and Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP). Clearbrook President Anthony Di Vittorio stated “STAR Academy helps to meet the growing needs of families impacted by intellectual and developmental disabilities. Clearbrook is proud to be working alongside NWSRA again to provide an innovative solution to an everyday challenge.”