Note: Organizations can import an entire calendar and any new events the organization adds to its calendar will then appear on this site. To import your calendar:Create an Org right here on this page. Remember to add appropriate tags!Import a calendar and use the dropdown to associate it with the organization you createdNameWebsiteDescription <p>Since 1976, the Lincolnway Special Recreation Association (LWSRA) has provided recreation services for individuals with disabilities through a cooperative agreement with its eight member park districts: Crete, Frankfort, Frankfort Square, Manhattan, Mokena, New Lenox, Peotone and Wilmington Park Districts. Participants enjoy active, healthy and more independent lifestyles through a variety of recreational and social opportunities.</p> <p>Two youth LWSRA participants play with a sensory light wall.</p> <p>Currently serving over 400 individuals through more than 200 programs annually, participants range from preschool through adult who have recreation needs that are not met by traditional park district programs.</p> <p>LWSRA offers a wide variety of quality programs including participation in Special Olympics Illinois, Paralympic sports, social programs, trips, special events, summer camps, after school care and adult daytime activities.</p> <p><strong>Mission</strong></p> <p>LWSRA’s mission is to provide recreation and leisure services for individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities while promoting greater disability awareness in the community.</p> <p><strong>Vision</strong></p> <p>A community without limits for individuals with disabilities.</p> <p><strong>Core Values</strong></p> <p>COMMUNITY – Using community-based resources to enhance recreational opportunities and reciprocate goodwill through community outreach.</p> <p>OPPORTUNITIES – Providing services to an ever expanding range of those with special needs.</p> <p>RECREATION – Developing an atmosphere that provides the opportunity to live a full & healthy life.</p> <p>EDUCATION – Advocating and educating the importance of recreation and leisure.</p> <p>TRAINING – Focusing on creating the highest trained and knowledgeable staff.</p> <p>RELIABILITY – Striving for the highest quality and reliable service each and every day.</p> <p>UNITY – Establishing an independent environment for individuals to belong, grow and succeed.</p> <p>SAFETY – Supporting a protective balance between health, well-being and opportunity.</p> <p>TRUST – Promoting accountability, responsibility and familiarity.</p> Organization locationContact nameContact form urlContact emailContact phoneInstagramFacebookTagsAdd applicable events tags. Start typing to see options to select. You can enter custom text and hit the + to lock it in.Cancel