Conference/Workshops, Sponsored by another organization. 19 January 2012 @ 3:01 pm.
Are you a guardian / conservator or expecting to become one soon? The guardianship landscape in Nebraska has changed. The reporting requirements for guardians/conservators has also changed resulting in significantly more information which must be provided to the court and other interested parties. Additionally, qualifying as a new guardian/conservator will be more difficult and will include extensive background checks and mandatory bonds. This educational event will focus on the forms and procedures arising from the new guardianship and conservatorship laws which became effective January 1st of this year. These laws were enacted by the Nebraska legislature in response to several widely publicized cases of fraud. A guest attorney will be speaking at each session.
Wednesday, January 25th
7:00 - 8:30 pm
The Andrew-Benjamin Group
10250 Regency Circle, Ste. 250
Omaha, NE 68114
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Conference/Workshops, Sponsored by another organization. 17 January 2012 @ 3:31 pm.
Are you a Nebraska parent of a child with special needs? Does your child have an IFSP or IEP? Then this conference is for you! Download a registration form and flyer HERE.
March 15-17, 2012
Midtown Holiday Inn
Grand Island, Nebraska
Sponsored by Nebraska Department of Education, Office of Special Education, & ESU 16
Sponsored by another organization. 17 January 2012 @ 3:30 pm.
January 24, 2012
7pm
Bergen Mercy Medical Center
7500 Mercy Rd
6th Floor, Conference room
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Conference/Workshops. 12 January 2012 @ 3:32 pm.
Registration is now open for the 2012 State Autism Conference which will be held April 12-13th in Lincoln.
Download a flyer HERE.
Click HERE to register online.
Scholarships are available for Autism Society of Nebraska members. Those applications will be made available in the next week. Please keep an eye on our web site or look for the details in our next Newsgram!
Conference/Workshops. 18 December 2011 @ 5:25 pm.
While most family members of children with a disability are most concerned about their immediate needs, parents and others regularly ask the question: “How will my loved one be cared for when I am no longer able?” Dan Kline and Marvin Brinkman of The Andrew-Benjamin Group will lead a discussion on topics such as Social Security, Guardianship, Special Needs Trusts, Medicaid and the importance of making these plans on a timely basis to provide the best quality of life. Dan has an adult son with Down Syndrome, while Marvin has a son with Asperger Syndrome and have lived through most of these issues themselves. As founding partners of The Andrew-Benjamin Group, they help families through this process on a daily basis.
Saturday, January 14
Noon - 1:30 pm
Williamsburg Behaviorial Pyschology
3801 Union Drive, Suite 206
Lincoln, NE 68516
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RSVP is appreciate as space is limited. 402-343-8376 Refreshments will be served.
Conference/Workshops. 18 December 2011 @ 3:46 pm.
January 26-27, AEP Connections is hosting a two day autism conference at the Embassy Suites in La Vista, NE. Speakers are Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D (author of “The Hidden Curriculumm” and “Simple Strategies that Work” and more!) and Susan Stokes, CCC-SLP, Educational Autism Consultant. Topics are visual supports to increase independent functioning, social skills, communication, behavior and academic strategies. Visit www.aepconnections.com for detailed information.
Conference/Workshops, Event by other community organization. 28 November 2011 @ 1:52 pm.
While most family members of children with a disability are most concerned about their immediate needs, parents and others regularly ask the question: “How will my loved one be cared for when I am no longer able?” Dan Kline and Marvin Brinkman of The Andrew-Benjamin Group will lead a discussion on topics such as Social Security, Guardianship, Special Needs Trusts, Medicaid and the importance of making these plans on a timely basis to provide the best quality of life. Dan has an adult son with Down Syndrome, while Marvin has a son with Asperger Syndrome and have lived through most of these issues themselves. As founding partners of The Andrew-Benjamin Group, they help families through this process on a daily basis.
Saturday, December 3
Noon - 1:30 pm
Williamsburg Behaviorial Pyschology
3801 Union Drive, Suite 206
Lincoln, NE 68516
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RSVP is appreciate as space is limited. Refreshments will be served.
Sponsored by another organization. 1 November 2011 @ 10:26 pm.
Thursday, November 10th
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Presented by Dan Kline, MBA and Marvin Brinkman
MassMutual / Continuum Financial Offices
10250 Regency Circle, Suite 250
RSVP is appreciated. Space is limited. 402-397-8600. Refreshments will be served.
Download a flyer HERE.
Conference/Workshops, Sponsored by another organization. 1 November 2011 @ 12:59 pm.
November 15, 2011
6:00pm – 8:00pm
PTI - Nebraska
6805 Grover Street Omaha, NE
Featured Topic: “Overcoming Challenges of Refractory Epilepsy”
Presenter: Victoria Driscoll, BSN
Since graduating from Creighton University with BSN, Victoria has specialized as a clinician in pediatric epilepsy for over 20 years, working in such places as Boston Children’s Hospital, Minnesota Epilepsy group in St. Paul, and most recently at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Victoria has been
published multiple times on using the Ketogenic Diet and VNS therapies to help control seizures in Epilepsy.
Learn about:
*Treatment options for all types of Epilepsy
*What is today’s definition of Refractory Epilepsy?
*What challenges does hard to control epilepsy present and how you can overcome those challenges?
All family/friends are welcome to attend. For more information contact: Stacey Doty 402-850-7680 or sdoty77@hotmail.com
Refreshments provided by Cyberonics, Inc.
Conference/Workshops, Sponsored by another organization. 31 October 2011 @ 12:42 pm.
Sometimes emotions or personal feelings of past situations get int eh way of being able to effectively work with groups or individuals. In this webinar, you will learn effective strategies to partner with different organizations. Bridget will discuss ways to overcome obstacles, avoid potential pitfalls, and maintain a constructive approach while continuing to achieve desired outcomes.
Presented by Bridget Cannon-Hale, M.S.W. Special Education Consultant.
Register online HERE.
Conference/Workshops, Event Sponsored by Autism Family Network of Lincoln, Event sponsored by ASN. 23 October 2011 @ 10:04 pm.
Join us on November 5th and meet others living with and/or have children under the ASD umbrella. Our goal is to share stories, what worked, what didn’t, spread awareness to the community and offer education and support. Our group is for parents, guardians, individuals, teachers, educators, doctors or anyone that would like to learn more about autism!
Date: November 5, 2011
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30pm
Where: Arbor Bank in the lower level conference room, 911 Central Avenue
RSVP: afnlincoln@aol.com
Download a flyer HERE.
Conference/Workshops, Sponsored by another organization. 23 October 2011 @ 3:56 pm.
Tuesday, November 8
6:15 - 8:30pm
St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church 510 N 93rd Street
(Corner of 93rd & Dodge)
Chelli Westengaard, OTR is the Lead Occupa-tional Therapist for the Feeding and Swallowing De-partment at Children’s Hospital and has worked as a feeding specialist at Children’s Hospital for the past 4 years and in pediatrics for the past 9 years.
Heather Young, OTR is a rehabilitation therapist who works at Children’s Hospital West Village Pointe satellite outpatient clinic and has worked in pediatrics for the past 12 years.
Chelli and Heather complete feeding evaluations using Video Swallow studies to determine safety of swallow-ing and Clinical Feeding Evaluations. They also pro-vide follow up treatment of feeding issues including oral aversions, transitioning from G-tube feeding to oral eating, and progression of feeding using the de-velopmental food continuum.
Download a flyer HERE.
Conference/Workshops. 11 October 2011 @ 11:54 am.
**It’s not too late! Registration deadline has been moved until October 28th! Register today!**
November 2-3, 2010
Scott Conference Center, Omaha, NE
Wednesday, November 2 - KEYNOTE: Carol Gray “Creating Opportunities for Friendship to Decrease the Incidence of Bullying”.
Carol Gray is the Director of The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding in Grand Rapids Michigan. In 1991, Carol developed Social Stories and Comic Strip Conversations strategies that are used worldwide with person on the autism spectrum. She has publised several resources on topics related to children and adults with ASD, including articles on bullying, death and dying, and how to teach social understanding.
Thursday, November 3 - Nebraska Legislative Workshop: What, Where and How. How to pass legislation and more.
AAP is bringing in speakers with subject matter expertise on the Nebraska legislative process to provide an educational presentation for all parents, cargivers and service providers.
The last part of the presentation will be an update from the Autism Action Partnership about where things stand with their initiative to pass an Autism Insurance Mandate here in Nebraska.
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Resources, Sponsored by another organization. 4 October 2011 @ 1:55 pm.
The Parent to Parent program of the Ollie Webb Center is in the process of recruiting parents
of children with special needs to become supporting parents (mentors) for new families.
As the mother or father of a child with developmental disabilities, you have unique parenting experiences. Through time, training, and trial and error, you have gained valuable skills. Use your knowledge to help another parent on the journey by becoming a mentor. Parent to Parent (P2P) programs link parents of children, adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities with experienced and informed veteran parents who understand the day-to-day experiences of raising a child with special needs. Parent to Parent Omaha is offered by Ollie Webb Center, Inc., a local nonprofit agency.
Download a flyer HERE to learn more.
To talk with someone about becoming a mentor, please contact Annie Anderson at 346-5220 ext. 23 or aanderson@olliewebbinc.org.
Sponsored by PTI-Nebraska. 4 October 2011 @ 1:06 pm.
The goal of this presentation is to provide parents with basic information about the changes that puberty and adolescence bring to every child - including their son or daughter. The information is intended to help participants feel more comfortable and confident as they help their youth safely navigate this important transition from childhood to adulthood. The ultimate aim is to promote the independence, personal safety, healthy lifestyles, healthy relationships, and social inclusion of their youth with disabilities. While other people may help, parents and families have the primary responsibility for conveying this information.
Tuesday, October 11
6:15 - 8:30 pm
St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church
510 North 93rd St (Corner of 93rd and Dodge)
Presenter: Sharon Orduna, Outreach coordinator, PTI- Nebraska
Download a flyer HERE.
Advocacy in Action, Conference/Workshops. 29 September 2011 @ 2:46 pm.
Come and learn how to tell your own/your child’s story to other caregivers and local elected officials. Have your voices heard!
The Mosaic MEE! (Nebraska Advocacy Project) is an opportunity for individuals, parents, and guardians of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities to build relationships with elected officials. You’ll receive resources to assist you along the way.
Tuesday, October 4th @ 2:00pm
Presented by: Sheila Page
Legislative Aide to State Senator Colby Coash
Download a flyer HERE.
**Future Webinars**
Building Collaborations and Working Together Through Difficulties
Tuesday, November 1st @ 2:00pm
By: Bridget Cannon-Hale, MSW; Consultant
Building Relationships with Your State Senators
Wednesday, December 6th @ 2:00pm
Presented by: Denny Byars
Former State Senator for NE Legislature
Conference/Workshops. 15 September 2011 @ 5:34 pm.
Tuesday, October 11 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Airman & Family Readiness Center
EFMP - Offutt AFB
Come for an informative workshop about the Tricare Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) program. The Nebraska Regional representative will be available that evening to go over eligibility, enrollment, benefits and to answer any questions guests might have. To reserve your seat at the workshop, or for more information, please contact the Airman & Family Readiness Center, 294-4329. (note: childcare will not be provided for this event.)
