Joliet-Bolingbrook Special Recreation Association (JBSRA)
230 E. Briarcliff Road
Phone: (630) 739-1124
TTY: (630) 739-2287
Joliet Bolingbrook Special Recreation Association is a cooperative extension of the Bolingbrook Park District, Joliet Park District, and Plainfield Park District that provides year-round recreation programs for individuals with disabilities.
Registration forms are available for download here.
Help Support JBSRA!
Fundraiser at Buona Beef
Download the flier HERE.
JBSRA and BUONA Restaurant & Caterer are teaming up to host a Buona Benefit Day on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at the Bolingbrook restaurant (303 S. Weber Road ….630-343-1333).
The Buona Benefit Day can earn JBSRA between 15 - 25% of the sales generated for the entire day from open until closing (that’s 12 hours of potential profit for JBSRA). This is another wonderful opportunity for JBSRA to raise funds easily without having to sell wrapping paper, chocolate bars or magazine subscriptions. The best part of the fundraiser is that everyone has to eat! Why not treat yourself, your family, your co-workers out to lunch or dinner (or BOTH…if you feel adventurous) at BUONA and raise money for your favorite SRA…….JBSRA!
The only requirement is that supporters of our Buona Benefit Day must identify themselves by presenting the official fundraising flyer upon ordering.
JBSRA Staff
THANK YOU TO ALL THE GENEROUS DONORS WHO SUPPORT OUR PARTICIPANTS! DuPage Township
Jacqueline Saylor
Americredit and Joe Bartuch
Knights of Columbus Council 6521
Tressler, LLP
Rezin Orthopedics
Friends of A. J. Wilhelmi
Bolingbrook Grey Core
INCLUSION
JBSRA provides inclusion services for individuals who wish to participate in general recreation programs. An individual with a disability can have a beneficial and rewarding experience by participating with their peers without a disability. JBSRA can provide support to an inclusive experience by training staff, adapting activities, working with behavioral modifications and providing support staff.
Each individual needs to be aware of a few simple guidelines prior to an inclusive experience. When registering, make sure to indicate on the registration form that you need accommodations. Be aware of and able to follow the rules of conduct for the program, with or without accommodations. Be willing to participate in the scheduled activities. JBSRA works cooperatively with you and the Park District to provide reasonable accommodations. Call Jill Mukushina, Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor, at (630) 739-1124 to discuss accommodations for participation.
PRESENTATIONS
A JBSRA staff member is available to speak to parents, teachers, or other community organizations about JBSRA's programs and services.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Scholarships for JBSRA programs are available to participants who qualify for assistance. Scholarship forms must be submitted to Jill Mukushina at the Deatherage Drdak Center for consideration. Scholarship forms are available at the Annerino Community Center, Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Center and Deatherage Drdak Center. For more information, call 630-739-1124.
Click here to download the JBSRA Scholarship Form .
TRANSPORTATION
Parents/guardians are asked to promptly drop off and pick up participants at the designated times. If transportation is offered for a program, the information is listed after the program. Pick up and drop off sites are the Annerino Community Center (ACC), 201 Recreation Drive, Bolingbrook and the Plainfield Community Center (PCC), 23729 W. Ottawa Street, Plainfield.
ILLINOIS SPECIAL OLYMPICS MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
JBSRA competes in Illinois Area 7 events and competitions. Persons eligible for Special Olympics are eight years or older and have been identified by an agency or professional as having mental retardation or a cognitive delay as determined by standardized measure, or have significant learning or vocational problems due to cognitive delay that require, or have required, specially designed instruction. To participate in a program that competes in Special Olympics, a current medical application must be on file with the state office before program registration. Medical applications can be picked up at the JBSRA office, 230 E. Briarcliff Road. Dowload a medical application here .
ANNUAL INFORMATION FORM
Annual Information Forms must be filled out once a year, or if you are new to JBSRA. The annual information form is designed to provide valuable information that enables JBSRA to offer programs that are safe and appropriate for participants needs. JBSRA understands this information is sensitive and it will not be shared outside of staff working programs with your child.
Click here to download the JBSRA Information Form .
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
JBSRA is actively seeking volunteers for helping out with Special Olympic programs, special recreation programs, and various opportunities throughout the year. If you are interested in volunteering, please call (630) 739-1124.
Click here to browse Bolingbrook Park District & JBSRA programs.