The Autism Society’s Omaha Support Group has been working with Omaha’s Pump It Up to host Autism Nights since 2008!   Pump It Up has been an amazing supporter for the Autism Society here in Omaha by hosting our monthly Support Group for nearly 4 years!

Nationally, the Pump It Up organization has established a commitment to autism and they have even created an Autism Bounce Night fundraiser with the proceeds donated to the Autism Speaks organization.

Omaha will be taking part in this national event and is hoping that you will join them!

Wednesday, July 25th  6:00pm – 8:00 pm
Bounce for free with a donation to Autism Speaks!

Join the Ollie Webb Center and Missouri River Valley Paddlers on Saturday, July 28, for some fun on the water at Lake Cunningham.  On this afternoon, those with developmental disabilities will be given an opportunity to participate in kayaking, canoeing, and receive onsite safety instruction courtesy of the National Coast Guard.

This event runs from noon to 4:00pm on Lake Cunningham.  Cost is free.  Ice cream and water will be provided, but feel free to supply your ownfood and beverage according to dietary needs or restrictions – you are welcome to bring picnic lunches for these event.

Reservations for this event are required and the number of participants are limitd.   Contact Annie Anderson at 402-346-5220 ext 23 or aanderson@olliewebbinc.org as soon as possible to reserve your spot!

Friday, June 29, 2012

Lincoln Community Playhouse

2500 S 56th Street

Lincoln, NE

The Lincoln Community Playhouse cordially invites families with members with special needs to a FREE performance of GUYS AND DOLLS Jr.  This performance is part of “A Playhouse for Everyone” which is sponsored by US Bank Foundation, The May L Flanagan Foundation, ACE Rent to Own and Lincoln Community Playhouse.  Download a flyer HERE.

Tennis and soccer clinic for youth and adults with Developmental disabilities

Sunday, April 29

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Abbot Sports Complex

Participate in Skill Building Drills and Fun Activities with members of the UNL Men’s Tennis Team and Women’s Soccer Team!

Download a flyer HERE.

Sunday, April 15th

5:30 – 8pm

Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S 20th Street, Omaha, NE

This is a special evening for children with autism and their families. The museum has worked to create an appropriate and sensory friendly environment. Call 402-930-2353 with questions.

Several months ago we were contacted by First United Methodist Church in Omaha.  They were responding to the needs of ASD famillies within their own parish and were looking to create a sensory friendly room in the hopes of helping their families have a more successful church experience.

On Sunday, April 15th in honor of Autism Awareness Month they will be hosting a Fellowship Meal in partnership with the Autism Society of Nebraska.  Proceeds from this Fellowship meal will help cover the costs of a Sensory Therapy Room they are constructing to assist ASD families attending their church.

They are invite ALL families from the Autism Society to join them for this event.

Download an invitation letter from Barret Scroggs their Director of Children’s Programming.

Who:                    Kids ages 0 – 12 with special needs and their siblings

When:                  Saturday, April 7, 2012

Time:                   1:30 pm. to 3:00 pm.  Hunt starts promptly at 2:00

Location:              Camp Brewster and Kiewit Lodge

Address:              1313 Bellevue Blvd. North in Bellevue

Reservations:        Must be made by April 2nd to Annie Anderson at 346-5220 Ext. 23 or email Annie at aanderson@olliewebbinc.org

Download a flyer HERE.

Enjoy Camp Brewster and Kiewit Lodge underneath the arching canopy of 200 year old oak trees.  There will be a ‘Hardest to Find Egg” and ‘Most Prized Egg” contest.  Please bring your own easter basket to collect eggs.  If the weather is questionable, call 345-5220 ext 23 or go to the Autism Society of Nebraska web page to see about a cancellation.

This event is sponsored by the Autism Society of Nebraska – Omaha Support Group and the Parent to Parent program at the Ollie Webb Center.

Saturday, March 10th
7pm
Rose Theater – 2001 Farnam Street
Tickets for ASD families are $5 (regularly $15)

Click here to download a wonderful social story the staff at The Rose put together to help you prepare for the show!

The March 10th autism-friendly performance of “No Dogs Allowed” will feature an integrated audience of families with and without children on the Autism Spectrum. Families a!ending with children on the Autism Spectrum are invited to take advantage of the following accommodations:
- a private room for congregating before the show (optional)
- a special reserved seating area (optional)
- a post show question and answer period (optional)
- greatly reduced ticket prices
- an informed and supporting staff and audience

Our friends at the University of Nebraska – Omaha are at it again!  They’ve heard us share that our kids are often left out of birthday parties so they are throwing one in honor of our kids!   They have been working hard to put a fantastic event together for our kids. All you have to do is register and then come have a great time at the birthday party!

When: April 21st, 2012 from 11-1PM

Where: Central High School

Download a flyer HERE!

Please RSVP by April 6th to bdayparty12@gmail.com to get on the birthday invitation list.

You will need to provide them with

1.  Child’s name, your mailing address and phone number
2.  Child’s birth date and age
3.  Any special dietary needs

Please join us for a night of fun with games, activities, and snacks while raising money for the Autism Society of Nebraska.  This event is open to all ages and will be a family friendly evening.

Friday, March 30, 2012

Prairie Lane Church
3111 South 119th St
Omaha, NE

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Adults: $5
Children 12 and under: $3

Please spread the word to friends, family, co-workers!  Download a flyer HERE.

**And on behalf of ASN, we want to thank the UNO NSSLHA group for all of their tremendous support! This is an amazing group that has continually been an amazing support for the Omaha autism community! Let’s come out and show our appreciation on March 30th.  This is a win-win!  They are creating a fun family night AND all proceeds will come back to the ASN Autism Puzzle Walk