© 2026 NPR Illinois
For your right to be curious.
Donate
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
NPR Illinois is seeking a full-time multimedia journalist to co-host/produce/edit/report for a new daily, regional radio news hour with Sean Crawford. Click to apply.

A sport for everyone at the Springfield Park District | Community Voices

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Vanessa Ferguson
Published March 14, 2023 at 11:22 AM CDT
Andre Hawkins supervises the Special Recreation Department at the Springfield Park District.
Springfield Park District
Andre Hawkins supervises the Special Recreation Department at the Springfield Park District.

Andre Hawkins is the Special Recreation Supervisor at the Springfield Park District. He spoke to Community Voices about the activities and camps the park district provides for those with disabilities. He also shared how the community can participate and help coach athletes.
Tags
Community Voices Springfield Park District
Vanessa Ferguson
Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator at NPR Illinois from 2021-2025. She continues her passion for broadcasting as a co-host of the Beyond the Mouse podcast for the Front Row Network.
See stories by Vanessa Ferguson
Related Stories