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REG. INFO Morton Grove Park District | 6834 Dempster Street | 847.965.1200 | mortongroveparks.com 54 Registration Info American with Disabilities Act Notice People with and without disabilities are encouraged and invited to register for all Park District programs of interest. The Park District is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") and all other applicable laws regarding nondiscrimination. If you or a family member has a disability and are interested in participating in or attending Park District programs or activities, the Park District will make reasonable accommodations to facilitate that opportunity, such as providing auxiliary communication aids and services, revising policies and practices, removing barriers, selecting available alternate activity sites or taking other appropriate action.To assist Park District staff in making appropriate accommodations, we urge you to contact us reasonably in advance of program participation and discuss the necessary accommodation with our ADA Offi cer, Jeff Wait at (847) 965- 0290 or jwait@mgparks.com. The ADA Offi cer will work closely with the Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation's (M-NASR) Inclusion Manager to provide for your individual needs. Families of individuals with disabilities should contact M-NASR (847) 966-5522 to discuss the individual's participation in the program of choice. The Relay System number is (800) 526-0844. An ADA Audit was performed for the Park District in June of 2013. The results of this audit are available for review in the park district administrative offi ces located at Prairie View Community Center; 6834 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053 during administration business hours. Inclusion Services The Morton Grove Park District welcomes participation in all programs and activities by individuals with disabilities and special needs. The Morton Grove Park District is committed to inclusion and providing public recreation services in the most integrated setting in which interaction between people with and without disabilities is provided to the maximum extent feasible. The Morton Grove Park District works cooperatively with the Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation (M-NASR) to facilitate successful participation for participants who register for inclusive programming. If you have a special need or request for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, and to assist Park District staff in addressing such need or request, we strongly urge you to contact the Park District in advance and in a timely manner, or indicate what these needs are on the application forms in this brochure. Please understand that failure to provide timely and appropriate notice of a special need and/or request for reasonable accommodation may result in a delay in registration. When feasible and appropriate, the Park District asks that requests for reasonable accommodation be made at least 10 business days in advance of any activity or program. Warning of Risk Despite careful and proper preparation, instruction, medical advice, conditioning and equipment, there is still a risk of serious injury when participating in any recreational activity/program. Not all hazards and dangers can be foreseen. Depending on the particular activity, participants must understand that certain risks, dangers and injuries due to inclement weather, slipping, falling, poor skill level or conditioning, carelessness, horseplay, unsportsmanlike conduct, premises defects, inadequate or defective equipment, inadequate supervision, instruction or offi ciating and all other circumstances inherent to indoor and outdoor recreational activities programs exist. It must be recognized that it is impossible for the Morton Grove Park District to guarantee absolute safety. Photo/Video Release Photos and videos are periodically taken of participants in Morton Grove Park District activities. All persons registering for Park District programs/activities or using Park District property thereby agree that any photograph or video taken by the Park District may be used by the Park District for promotional purposes including its electronic media, videotapes, brochures, fl yers and other publications without additional prior permission and without compensation to the participant. Waiver Morton Grove Park District is a member of Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA). PDRMA is a self-insured pool that provides liability, worker's compensation, and property insurance to its agencies. PDRMA does not provide medical accident insurance. As a part of its loss control program, PDRMA requires each agency to have its participants sign a "Release and Hold Harmless Agreement" for all activities. The agreement is located at the bottom of each registration form and is provided along with league roster information. 10% Military Discounts Military discounts available to active duty, active reserve, veterans, retired military and immediate family members. Call registration at (847) 965-1200 for more information. Cooperative Programming Programs including gymnastics, Swim America, Flag Football and Youth Basketball are offered as part of joint agreements. These programs are offered to residents utilizing School District 219 and local school facilities through cooperatives between the Morton Grove Park District and Skokie Park District, Niles Township School District 219 and the Village of Lincolnwood. In addition, Morton Grove residents are able to register for select programs offered by the Skokie and Niles Park Districts at the resident rate. Visit these districts on the web or call for more information. Skokie Park District skokieparks.com | (847) 674-1500 Niles Park District niles-parks.org | (847) 297-8010

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