Special Services / SMILE
Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA )/ Special Accommodations
The Park District of Highland Park encourages participation by everyone ! If you or a family member have special needs and would like to participate in a program , we will be happy to make reasonable modification ( s ) to meet your needs . Please indicate on the registration form if you would like information regarding our inclusion programs and / or specifically identifying any need for and request for reasonable modification ( s ) according to the Americans with Disabilities Act .
The Park District of Highland Park provides recreational opportunities for all residents of Highland Park . People with and without disabilities are encouraged and invited to register for all Park District of Highland Park programs of interest . People with disabilities will not be discriminated against in the delivery of Park District of Highland Park programs .
ADA Compliance Officer : Liza McElroy , Executive Director , Park District of Highland Park
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Scholarships Mean Involvement in Leisure for Everyone ! ( S . M . I . L . E .) Grant-in-Aid Program
The Park District of Highland Park believes that everyone should have access to our programs regardless of their family ’ s financial situation . In 1992 , the District created the Scholarships Mean Involvement in Leisure for Everyone ( S . M . I . L . E .) Grant-in-Aid program to enable families in need of financial assistance the chance to “ SMILE ” and participate in Park District programs .
With support from residents and local businesses , the Park District raises money each year to fund this grant-in-aid program through private donations , registration , and a variety of community events . In the last year , over $ 100,000 in grants were awarded to over 85 Highland Park families through this worthwhile program .
An application form ( in English or Spanish ) requesting detailed financial information is available at West Ridge Center or can be downloaded from our website at pdhp . org . Forms must be completed and submitted to the Registration office at West Ridge Center . All Grant-In-Aids are awarded on the basis of need and availability of Grant-in-Aid Programs at the time of application . Upon submission of a grant request , families will be notified in 10 working days of their grant status . Questions regarding the Grant-In-Aid program may be directed to Stephanie Rendler at 847.579.3133 or srendler @ pdhp . org . If you would like to make a donation to support this important program , you can :
• Check the SMILE donation box on your registration form when registering for a program in-person and include the donation amount with your payment .
• Click on the “ Donate to SMILE ” category when registering for a program online and you can pay for your donation at checkout .
• Download the SMILE Donation Form from our website , pdhp . org and mail with payment to : Parks Foundation of Highland Park 636 Ridge Road Highland Park , IL 60035 .
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SPECIAL COMMUNITY SERVICES
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