New this year, our friends at the University of Nebraska at Omaha are hosting TOGETHER WE CAN a 3 on 3 basketball and 4 on 4 volleyball tournament.  All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Autism Society of Nebraska’s Autism Puzzle Walk!

Friday, April 5th

While this tournament is geared toward the UNO student body they wanted our families to know that they are creating a fun carnival for us!  Please come out and show your support from 5pm –  7pm at their Kiddie Carnival!    There will be music, dancing, food, face painting, a bounce house, photo booth, games and silent auction items!! A fun easy night for all!

You can download a flyer HERE or visit their web site HERE.

They will be exhibiting and selling a large variety of great products (great Christmas gifts) made by the folks who work at the Autism Center.

All profits go to the clients who make the products!

**Please note that this event is different than the O.N.E. Coalition’s Husker Heroes Event.  That event will be November 4**

Sunday October 7, 2012
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.

This event is for “Immediate family members” of children with disabilities ages 0-12 years and is sponsored by the Ollie Webb Center Parent 2 Parent Program.

Download a flyer HERE.

Tour the new Hendricks Complex which houses women’s and men’s basketball practice courts, new office suites and locker rooms, as well as a new wrestling practice facility and a new strength complex, training room and nutrition station that will be used by several other sports, including women’s and men’s track and field, golf, tennis and women’s swimming and diving.

Contact Annie Anderson to make a reservation—There is a limited number of people who can attend so RSVP quickly!  E-mail Annie at aanderson@olliewebbinc.org or call her at 402-346-5220 Ext. 23.  Please get your reservations in by October 2, 2012.

October 13, 2012

4pm – 8pm

Wenninghoff’s Farm – 6707 Wenninghoff Road – Omaha

Dinner / Hay Rack Ride / S’mores / Fun & Games for the whole family

$15 person,  $10 child

Visit www.hetra.org or call 402-359-8830 to purchase tickets or for more information.

Download a flyer HERE.

PTI Nebraska is a statewide resource for families of children with disabilities and special health care needs. Their staff are parent/professionals and are available to talk to parents and professionals about special education, other services and disability specific information.  PTI conducts relevant, no cost workshops statewide and provides printed and electronic resources.

Ultimately their mission is to provide training, information and support to Nebraska parents and others who have an interest in children from birth to twenty-six and who receive or who might receive special education or related services.

And here is your opportunity to help them help YOU!  Their 2nd annual Run Walk Roll is being held on October 6, 2012.  They will have a 5K as well as a 1 mile walk/roll.

Download a registration form HERE or register online HERE.

Sunday, September 16, 2012

6pm – 8pm

UNO Sapp Fieldhouse

6001 Dodge Street

A time for individuals and their families to hang out, play games and get autographs with Maverick Athletes. All ages and abilities welcome!

This event is designed for and open to indivduals of our community with special needs and their immediate family members.  More info HERE.

Registration required as space is limited.  Please RSVP to Sarah Tselentis at stselentis@crccomaha.org or at (402)496-1000 by Monday, September 10th or by using there online system HERE.

During the 1st Thursday of every month from 6-8  pm children ages 2-12 with physical and developmental delays/disabilities and their siblings ages 2-10 are invited to a special time of discovery, creativity, and wonder at Kidzone Kearney Area Children’s Museum.

KidZone respite gives children free play time in the museum, with minimum structure, and is supervised by Arc staff members and trained volunteers. Parents of registered children do not have to stay during this time. However, if your child does not do well in a free play environment, then you may want to consider staying with your child to help them acclimate, or send staff or an older sibling to help your child adjust. Also, if your child is not potty trained, be sure to bring extra pull ups or a change of clothes in case of accidents.

These respite times are made available through a grant from the Nebraska Respite Network.

Preregistration is required and only the first 25 children will be allowed. After the first 25 spots have been filled we will not accept any more registrations, but we can place your family on a wait list in case there are future cancelations.

Note: Registration for September is full but there is still room on the waiting list. As a courtesy, please only register your child for months that you know your child will be able to attend. If you are unable to attend a month you are registered please call 237-4343 as soon as possible to let us know so another family can be given the opportunity to attend. Registration forms for Oct.-Dec. will be sent out mid-September. To be put on the mailing list call the Arc office at 237-4343 or email dmcduffee@live.com.

Halloween Dance

When: Fri., Oct. 26, 7-8:30 pm

Where: Harmon Park Activity Center

Cost: $3 per person or $5 per couple/family.

What: Dress up and show up for the annual Arc Halloween Party! Awards for the best dressed, scariest, and funniest. Music by DJ America. Last names A-M please bring sandwiches, fingerfood, or chips. Last names NZ please bring sweets, treats, or fruit.

The Miss Amazing Pageant is a program for girls and young women with disabilities ages 5-35 which helps them to build confidence and self-esteem in a supportive environment. Girls and women can participate in the following age divisions: ages 5-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-23, 24-27, and 28-35.

The only cost for participants to compete is 5 cans of food which will be given to charity. For those attending the final show, a $10 donation will be needed for anyone other than the participant.

This year’s pageant will be held at the Ramada Hotel at 72nd & Grover in Omaha and will be September 21 & 22.

For more info contact Renee at 785-614-1779 or go online to www.missamazingpageant.com.

August 18, 2012

Registration is at the Lion’s Den in Cedar Bluffs, NE on Aug. 18, 2012 between 10:00-11:30 am. The ride will be through Wahoo, Memphis, Louisville, Gretna, Yutan and back to Cedar Bluffs.

100% of all the proceeds go to the Autism Family Network in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Download a flyer HERE.