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Take a look just how District 92 brought their schools together through ability awareness events culminating in a sold out fundraiser game vs. the LWSRA Hawks!

In the Schools

Assemblies and “P.E. take-over” days allow LWSRA to reach out to youth, teens and adults in the community to build a better understanding and acceptance of those with physical or developmental disabilities. 

LWSRA’s ability awareness program has been a pivotal tool in our fight to raise awareness for individuals with disabilities. Through education, training and hands-on experience, we hope to extend this knowledge to everyone.

The most popular option we have provided is P.E. Takeover days at our area schools where we bring out adapted equipment and allow students the opportunity to actively try playing adapted sports such as wheelchair basketball, sit volleyball and goalball. We also provide options for assemblies or smaller group activities. Our team can tailor an awareness event to fit your needs! If you are interested in having an event for your school, please review the information below.

Geographic areas served: LWSRA’s main objective is to provide awareness opportunities in areas served by our eight-member park districts (Crete, Frankfort, Manhattan, Mokena, New Lenox, Peotone and Wilmington). Schools outside of these areas may still apply for awareness events below, however we may need additional time to coordinate your request with the special recreation association that serves your community. All events outside our geographic area will be subject to a mileage fee for transportation of equipment and staff travel time.

$10,000 donation, a fundraiser game record, set in 2021 thanks to the hard work of Hickory Creek Middle School and Frankfort School District 157-C!

Assembly

Lecture and demonstrations in front of the student body.
$ 350 per assembly
  • Targets Students & Faculty
  • Limited Student Interaction
  • Teacher Supervision Required
  • 1-2 Hour Event (during day)*
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*A select group of students will have the opportunity to play adapted sports in front of the crowd of students/faculty.

P.E. Takeover

Hands-on learning of various adaptive sports in station format during P.E. classes.
$ 500 per day
  • Targets Students
  • High Student Interaction
  • Teacher Involvement Required
  • Daytime Event (gym classes)*
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*Schools may need 1-2 days dependent on class length and number of students/teacher per class period.

Fundraiser Game

Interactive wheelchair basketball game between LWSRA and students/faculty.
varies $500 minimum
  • Targets Students & Community
  • Moderate Student Interaction
  • Faculty Participation Advised
  • 2-3 Hour Event (after school)*
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*Game admission $5 per person or school may determine alternative fundraising efforts to meet the $500 minimum.

2 for 1 Combo

Hands-on P.E. Takeover followed by an interactive evening fundraiser game.
varies per day
  • Targets Students & Community
  • High Community Interaction
  • Faculty Participation Required
  • School Day & Evening Event*
Let's do this!
*Our most popular option!
P.E. Takeover fee may be waived dependent on funds raised from the game.
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All events outside our geographic area will be subject to a mileage fee for transportation of equipment and staff travel time.

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The above named agrees to abide by the rules set forth by the Lincolnway Special Recreation Association (LWSRA) and agree to save and hold harmless, and reimburse LWSRA, with respect to any claims, suits, attorney fees, and any other expenses which may arise due to personal injury or property damage suffered or incurred in connection with or incident to the use of the Lincolnway Special Recreation facilities by the undersigned. I also understand that the fee paid by us is to reimburse LWSRA for the additional time required of staff and maintenance personnel in connection with the use of the facilities.



I (we) agree that I (we) will be responsible for the conduct of the group which has been granted the use of the Lincolnway Special Recreation Facilities, and shall conform to the official operation policies relating to buildings and properties established by LWSRA. I (we) further agree to reimburse LWSRA in full for the the fee as agreed upon for the above mentioned field trip in addition to any loss due to the breakage, defacing of property, or other damage to the premises.
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