Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA)
Jessie Baird is a Support Staff member at Northwest Special Recreation Association, where they supervise and provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities in park district activities. Additionally, they have experience as a Transition II Teacher at Williamson County Schools and a Research Assistant/UCEDD trainee at Vanderbilt University, where they co-taught life skills classes for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and analyzed survey data on individuals with Down syndrome. Furthermore, they have worked as a Respite Worker, Special Education Paraprofessional, Substitute Teacher, and Farm intern. Jessie holds a Master's Degree in Special Education - Severe Disabilities from Vanderbilt University and a Bachelor's degree from Albion College.
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Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA)
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NWSRA exists to provide outstanding opportunities through recreation for children and adults with disabilities. NWSRA strives for each participant to function at his/her highest level of ability. Benefits of participation include increased socialization and community awareness, development of new leisure skills, increased physical and emotional well being, and increased self esteem, all in a fun, safe and structured recreation environment. 17 park districts that are served through NWSRA include: Arlington Heights, Bartlett, Buffalo Grove, Elk Grove, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, Mt. Prospect, Palatine, Prospect Heights, River Trails, Rolling Meadows, Salt Creek, Schaumburg, South Barrington, Streamwood and Wheeling.