NORTHEAST DUPAGE SPECIAL RECREATION ASSOCIATION

Name

NORTHEAST DUPAGE SPECIAL RECREATION ASSOCIATION

Legal name

Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Association

Website

https://nedsra.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Therapeutic and Adaptive Recreation Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Therapeutic Adult Day Programs (PT/OT/SLP, Cognitive Rehab) (HSABANAF), Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA), Adaptive & Special Needs Personal Training (HSADAAAL)

Keywords

• Therapeutic recreation services
• Disability recreation programs
• Special recreation association
• Adaptive community programs
• Inclusive youth programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Addison, Illinois

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Registration Fees: Fees collected from participants for various recreational programs including youth, adult, camps, and special Olympics programs
2. Golf Classic Event: Annual Larry Roesch/NEDSRA Golf Classic fundraising event generating revenue through player registrations, sponsorships, and donations. Individual golfer: $225, Foursome: $900
3. Donations and Sponsorships: Tax-deductible contributions as a 501(c)(3) organization, including event sponsorships and general donations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NEDSRA delivers therapeutic and adaptive recreation programs for individuals with disabilities across youth, adult, and veterans segments, including camps, cultural arts, Special Olympics, sensory-friendly programming, and community events. Programs are delivered in partnership with eight member park districts, three village recreation departments, and 50+ schools in 18 school districts (via the EXCEL program) in northeast DuPage County, Illinois.

Product overview

NEDSRA (Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Association) is a nonprofit recreation association that has been offering award-winning programs since 1977. The organization provides a portfolio of recreational programs and services for individuals with disabilities, including Youth Programs, Adult Programs, Veterans Programs (V.E.T.S.), Camps & School Days Out, Cultural Arts, Community Events, Special Olympics, Sensory Station, and the EXCEL educational program. The organization also offers Fee Assistance and the Jeena Greenwalt Scholarship to support access to programs. Services are provided in partnership with eight park districts and three village recreation departments across northeastern DuPage County, Illinois.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Programs Recreational programs for youth of all ages and abilities, focusing on motor development, communication skills, and social skills through fun activities with new friends.
• Adult Programs Leisure programs for adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, and visual impairments, including community outings, social events, and skill development activities.
• NEDSRA V.E.T.S. (Veterans Program) Free wellness program supporting veterans transitioning to civilian life, offered in partnership with member partner communities.
• Camps & School Days Out Day camps and school break programs providing recreational activities for children and adults with disabilities.
• Cultural Arts Art therapy and cultural arts programs providing creative expression opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• Community Events Social and community events including holiday celebrations, pool parties, and family activities.
• Special Olympics Athletic training and competition programs for athletes with disabilities, including golf and other sports.
• Sensory Station Sensory-friendly programs designed for individuals with sensory processing needs.
• EXCEL Program Experiential Community Education and Leisure program implemented cooperatively with over 50 schools in 18 different school districts for teachers and students with disabilities.
• Adult Day Programs Daytime programming for adults with disabilities focusing on social activities and skill development.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Larry Roesch FamilycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Larry Roesch Family has been a long-time champion of NEDSRA and people with disabilities. The Larry Roesch/NEDSRA Special Recreation Golf Classic was created from Larry Roesch's vision and commitment to improve quality of life for children and adults with disabilities. The Roesch family continues the tradition supporting this event, now in its 34th year.
• Member Park Districts (8)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEDSRA programs are offered in partnership with eight park districts. The organization serves as an integral partner with member park districts and villages to positively impact individuals with disabilities through diverse recreational opportunities.
• Village Recreation Departments (3)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEDSRA programs are offered in partnership with three village recreation departments. The organization serves as an integral partner with member park districts and villages to positively impact individuals with disabilities through diverse recreational opportunities.
• School Districts (18)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEDSRA works cooperatively with over 50 schools in 18 different school districts to implement the EXCEL (Experiential Community Education and Leisure) program, providing recreation and education services to students with disabilities.
• Canon, USA Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCanon, USA Inc. participates as a sponsor and volunteer at NEDSRA events, including Special Olympics and track and field events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Little City: Little City provides residential, community, and day programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Its participant population and focus on skill development, socialization, and community inclusion make it a relevant adjacent service peer.
• Clearbrook: Clearbrook is an established nonprofit provider of community living, day, employment, and family support services for people with disabilities. It overlaps with NEDSRA in serving individuals with disabilities and providing community-based developmental and social programming.
• Chicago Park District: Chicago Park District operates a broad public recreation network that includes accessible and adaptive programs for residents with disabilities. It is comparable through its public-service mission and disability recreation offerings, although it serves a much larger geography and broader program scope.

Direct peers

• Fox Valley Special Recreation Association: Fox Valley Special Recreation Association provides community-based recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities in the greater Fox Valley area. It shares NEDSRA's local-government partnership model and focus on accessible sports, social, and enrichment programming.
• Lincolnway Special Recreation Association: Lincolnway Special Recreation Association offers inclusive recreation and leisure programs for people with disabilities through cooperating park districts. Its multi-community network and adaptive program model closely resemble NEDSRA.
• Western DuPage Special Recreation Association: Western DuPage Special Recreation Association provides adaptive recreation and inclusion programs in a neighboring DuPage County market. It directly overlaps with NEDSRA in disability-focused programs, park-district partnerships, and community-based delivery.
• South Suburban Special Recreation Association: South Suburban Special Recreation Association serves individuals with disabilities through adaptive recreation, special events, and community programs. It is comparable to NEDSRA in target participants, nonprofit delivery, and municipal recreation partnerships.
• Northwest Special Recreation Association: Northwest Special Recreation Association is an Illinois special recreation association serving individuals with disabilities through community recreation programs. Its municipal partnership model, participant base, and therapeutic and adaptive offerings closely match NEDSRA.
• Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association: Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association is a special recreation association offering year-round recreation and inclusion services for people with disabilities. Its nonprofit partnership structure and broad program portfolio are closely comparable to NEDSRA.

Others

• Easterseals: Easterseals is a national nonprofit network serving people with disabilities and their families through community-based programs and support services. It is broader than NEDSRA, but shares a disability-focused mission, participant base, and reliance on donations and service partnerships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/nedsra
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCSNnF1dmoKLXv6YOY3aqJ5g
• Facebookfacebook.com/NEDSRA
• Instagraminstagram.com/nedsra.1770
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/northeast-dupage-special-recreation-association

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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