UNMC Munroe Meyer Institute’s Department of Pediatric Psychology in Partnership with the Nebraska Respite Network Presents:

Respite Provider Training Workshop:  Managing Challenging Behavior

The Respite Provider Training Workshop is designed to educate and train new and current respite providers to successfully and confidently manage challenging behavior exhibited by children with developmental disabilities. 

Workshop will be held at ESU 10 in Kearney on Saturday, March 27th from 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.  Lunch will be provided.

Training topics will include:

·        Nebraska Respite Network Presentation

·        Introduction to Developmental Disabilities

·        Proactive Strategies to Prevent Disruptive Behavior

·        Managing Problem Behavior

In order to attend, participants must register by emailing respiteptraining@gmail.com  by 03/20/10.   Download their flyer for more information here.

The Arc of Buffalo County is a non-profit organization partially supported by The United Way which provides services and advocacy to people with developmental disabilities and their families.  

The Arc of Buffalo County provides respite, recreation, advocacy, training and information to more than 100 adults and children with developmental disabilities in our area. Through People First of Kearney, free respite at the Kid-Zone Children’s Museum, childcare for parent support groups, Arc at the Y, Buddy Bowling, support for an ecumenical Sunday School Class, Teens in Action and individualized and group recreation programs we encourage inclusion into all areas of community life for adults and children with developmental disabilities.

For more information please download their current newsletter HERE.

Saturday, April 3rd
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Hunt starts promptly at 2:00 pm

Enjoy Camp Brewser and Kiewit Lodge underneath the arching canopy of 200 year old oak trees. come and have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny and hunt bright colored Easter Eggs.

-For children and their siblings ages 0 -12 years
-Bring your own containters to collect eggs

This event is being sponsored by the Autism Society - Omaha Support Group and Parent to Parent of Ollie Webb Center, Inc.   To attend you must RSVP by Wednesday, March 31st. Please contact Annie at 346-5220 ext. 23 or aanderson@olliewebbinc.org

Reminder:  the registration deadline is fast approaching! 

The Omaha Challenger Baseball league has opened registration for their Summer season.   This league is for individuals between the ages of 6 and 21  with any developmental or physical disabilities. 

All forms for registering can be found at www.challengerlittleleague.org/register.html  Forms MUST BE received by February 28th, 2010.

www.campeastersealsne.com

Parent to Parent of the Ollie Webb Center would like to invite you to their Annual Close Encounter at the Henry Doorly Zoo Event!   Download a flyer here.

Saturday, February 20th
 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Henry Doorly Zoo

Reservations are required.  Contact Annie at 346-5220 Ext 23 or aanderson@olliewebbinc.org .

In an effort to reach more families of children with disabilities in the Metro Omaha area, PTI Nebraska has opened a satellite office in South Omaha.  Join them for an Open House on Thursday February 11th. 

Download a flyer here.

Kathleen Feller, Associate Vice President of Early Childhood Programs, Nebraska Children and Families Foundation will be in town to offer training for parents and professionals. You will learn to 

Identify normal sexual behaviors of your children
Respond to your child’s questions about sexuality
Respond to your child’s sexual; interactions
Identify and report suspected child abuse

This training also recognizes that a crucial component of nurturing healthy sexual development is protecting children from sexual abuse. The training is for parents of children of all ages. It is never too early to begin talking.  Call in your reservations today!  Call Cleo at 346-5220 ext 10.

Tuesday February 9th

6:15pm - 8:30 pm

St. Timothy’s Church (93rd and Dodge)

Download flyer here.

Download flyer in Spanish here.

Feeling Stretched Raising a Child/Adult with a Disability?

 Seeking a More Balanced Life?

The Ollie Webb is announcing a new session of their program, “Powerful Tools for Caregivers”(PTC).  This is an educational program adapted to provide persons, who are raising and caring for individuals with disabilities, the tools needed to care for themselves. 

Attendees will learn how to:  reduce stress, balance life, improve self confidence, and better communicate feelings. 

Here is what one past participant said about the program:  “For eight years, I felt so alone, caring for my special needs son.  PTC opened the door for me to a world of caregivers that felt just like me.  Now I am no longer alone.  I know others who walk in my shoes each day and this is so comforting.  PTC has given me the tools to cope with my life and the validation that what I do each day for my son is special and meaningful”. 

When: 

6 Week Program
Tuesday evenings from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
March 16, 23, 30 and April 6, 13, 20

5:30 - 6:00pm Dinner
6:00 - 8:30 pm Class

Cost:  $35 single or $45 couple (covers book and dinner) 

Where:  Ollie Webb Center, Inc, 1941 S 42nd St, Suite 122

Download the registration flyer here.`

Autism Family Network is planning a family play date at Lost in Fun located at 8431 Cody Dr in Lincoln.   Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 25th from 6-8pm.  Contact afnlincoln@aol.com for more info.

Where: Capital City Gymnastics, 5030 N 57th Street, Lincoln

When:  Saturday, January 16

Time:  1:00pm - 2:30 pm

For ages 4 - 8 for first 20 people to RSVP to afnlincoln@aol.com

Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Cornhusker Hotel, 333 South 13th, Lincoln, NE

2:00p.m. - 3:30p.m. Board of Directors Meeting
4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. Legislative Briefing
5:00p.m. Registration
6:00p.m. Social Hour
7:00p.m. Dinner

You will be able to meet with the many new Senators and share personal experiences and hopes of people with developmental disabilities and their families. As always, we want to express our appreciation to the Senators for their past and continuing support.

Please call your Senator and encourage him/her to attend. You may call The Arc of Nebraska for the name and phone number of your Senator. The Arc of Nebraska’s website also has a Legislative link where you may find your Senator’s contact information. 

To get a copy of the registration form please print out their invitation here.

At a loss when it comes to talking to your kids about sex? Bring your son(s) or daughter(s) and join us for frank discussions about the sexual issues facing kids today. These gender-specific talks will be facilitated by professionals in sexual health and wellness from Camp Fire USA and Methodist Physicians Clinic.

Please note that they do have a specific section created for parents of youth with intellectual disabilities ages 9 - 18.  If you have questions regarding which session is most appropriate for you or your child, please do not hesitate to contact Carla O’Donnell at (402) 397-5809 ext. 211 or codonnell@campfireomaha.org.

Download their flyer/registration form to learn more!   Reservations and parental consent are required. Call Lindsay Novak at (402) 354-1770 or Carla O’Donnell at (402) 397-5809 ext. 211. For more information visit www.methodistsexualwellness.com.

When:

Nebraska Methodist College • The Josie Harper Campus • 720 N. 87th St., Omaha, NE 68114

The PRISM Project Parent Resource, Information and Support Meetings presents:

ZZZs and Ps (Covering bedtime routine and toileting)

Dr. Brett Kuhn is a licensed psychologist and Assoc. Professor of Pediatrics and Psychology at the Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation and University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). He directs the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinics at the Children’s Sleep Disorders Center in Omaha. Brandy Roane, MS is a pediatric psychology intern at the Munroe-Meyer Institute and UNMC.

Download a flyer here.

Call your reservation in today! Call Cleo 346-5220, Ext 10

WHEN: Tuesday, January 12, 2010
6:15 pm Registration
6:30 – 8:00 pm Educational Presentation
8:00 – 8:30 pm Networking Opportunities

WHERE: St Timothy’s Church
510 North 93rd St (93rd & Dodge)

The PRISM Project is sponsored by The Arc of Omaha at The Ollie Webb Center with assistance from the United Way of the Midlands, the Nebraska Dept. of Education and Omaha Public Schools.

QUESTIONS – Call Janet at 346-5220, ext 14 or visit www.olliewebbinc.org

The Omaha Children’s Museum will host Autism Night on Sunday, January 17 from 5:30-8 p.m. Cost is $10 per family or free with museum membership. Download their flyer here.