Download a contest flyer HERE.

Thinking about hosting an Autism Puzzle Walk in your community?  Give us a call!  We would love to work with you to help make it happen!

We will be having our Walk Kick Off meeting during the regularly scheduled support group on February 6th.  The 2012 Walk Committee Chairpersons will be sharing where we are in the planning process for the 2012 event and they will be recruiting volunteers to help complete their teams.  Are you a spreadsheet guru?  Do you know how to drive a car?  Are you a marketing genius?  Do you have community connections?  Are you an excellent envelope stuffer?  We need you!  All of you you!  We need all kinds of expertise so don’t be intimidated.  You don’t have to be able to donate hours of your time…we get it…we all have busy lives!  But if everyone pitches in a little bit that we can avoid having a handful of people experience the burn out that comes from planning such a big event.

If you are not able to attend the kick off meeting but you want to help serve your community please email us at omahasupportgroup@autismnebraska.org

Come join us for a family sleepover at the Henry Doorly Zoo!  Families from the Autism Society as well as Lincoln’s Autism Family Network will be coming together to spend the night in the NEW aquarium center on Saturday, April 14th.   You don’t have to already be a member of one of our groups to join us!

This is a perfect event for everyone!  Send in your registration and plan a weekend in Omaha!  You’ve got your sleeping arrangements for Saturday already booked!  You get to spend the night at one of the nation’s top zoos!  Your camping fee even covers admission on Sunday so you can spend the entire day exploring!

The cost of the overnight stay is $30 per person.

Last year was a blast so don’t delay!  Register today!

Download a registration form HERE.

Thursday, February 9th

7pm - 9pm

Harrah’s Casino Ballroom

$8 admission per person

RSVP to Joann by 2/7/12

Download a flyer HERE.  This event is Sponsored by VODEC.  You can learn more about VODEC by visiting their web site at http://www.vodec.org/

FEEL LIKE LIFE IS ONE BIG CIRCUS ACT? COME COMPARE!

The Autism Society of Nebraska has been invited by the Tangier shriners to join them for a FREE special needs showing of the Shrine Circus!

Join us Friday, February 24th from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.

Yes, the bad news is that their special needs show is during school hours. So if you have school aged children you will have to decide if you want to take them out of school for the afternoon. This really is a great chance for them to experience such an exciting (but oh so overstimulating) environment in the safety of a more accepting crowd.

We hope you will join us!

It is FREE, but you will need to RSVP by January 19th to reserve seating.  Click HERE to RSVP!

We only have a limited number of seats for our organization so it will be first come first served!

Friday, December 30

6:00 pm Spirit

8:00 pm Buck

Valley Veterans Club
111 E Front St,
Valley, NE  68064

All proceeds go to support HETRA’s Drive to Ride Campaign.  Download a flyer HERE for more information.

Saturday, December 10th

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Harmon Park Activity Center

3100 5th Avenue, Kearney

Meet new friends, do a craft with your children, enjoy treats and meet Santa as he  will arrive at 10 am and stay until 11 am.  Door prizes will also be given away.

Download a flyer HERE.

RSVPs strongly encouraged!  Call the Arc at 308-237-4343.

Parent volunteers appreciated!  Please call today to see what you can do to make a child’s holiday season special!

You are invited to a Holly Jolly Family Fest hosted by the Autism Society of Nebraska - Omaha Family Network for their families.

Saturday, December 10

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Shadow Lake Community Church, 1510 Papillion Drive

Do you have an amazing holiday recipe?  Participate in the “Best Holiday Treat” contest!  Bring your family favorite plate of goodies to win the Guest Favorite Prize!

The Autism Society will provide the main dish and drinks.  We are asking our guests to bring a side dish and a plate of goodies to share.

Come get a photo with Santa!  Win prizes!  Play games!  Eat dinner and ENJOY!

Please RSVP by December 5th to help us make sure we have enough food for everyone!  RSVP online HERE

Download a flyer HERE.  Contact Renee at rkiernan@freshstartomaha.org or 402-598-1361 with questions.

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

Download a flyer HERE.

RSVP is appreciate as space is limited.  Refreshments will be served.

December 11, 2011

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Third Christian City Church

4100 W 13th St, Grand Island, NE

Lots of food, games, and even a special visit from Santa Claus!

**Parents, please bring a salad or dessert & also bring a wrapped gift for your child with their name on it for Santa’s bag (not to exceed $10).

Please RSVP to Bridget at 308-381-8844.   Download a flyer HERE.

Sponsored by Grand Island Parent Support Group, Autism Society of NE, Alpha Sigma Sorority, Planning Region #26, and Third City Christian Church

Sunday, November 20th

1:00 pm

Cody School, 2000 West 2nd Street

Pizza and pop will be provided

Come watch:  ”Dad’s in Heaven with Nixon”.   We’ll also have a kid’s movie and some activities.

Download a flyer HERE.

ACN will be hosting an Art and Gift Boutique featuring art and gifts created by our ACN Artisans on Thursday, December 1^st from 5-7 p.m. at the Autism Center of Nebraska located at 9012 Q Street in Omaha.

Professional prints of various pieces of artwork in varying sizes will be available for purchase as well as all of their hand crafted gifts including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, cheese trays, handbags and our 2012 ACN Calendar and Christmas card sets.

Download a flyer HERE.

The photos have been taken.  The Cuties have been selected.  The Calendars are off to the printer!

Let us help you cross a few names off of your Christmas list while you also help the Autism Society of Nebraska.  All proceeds from Cuties for a Cause Calendar sales come to the Autism Society of Nebraska!

Download an order form HERE.