Learning Rx invites you to attend the Community Autism Resources Forum with special guests Phil and Amy Parham, stars of “The Biggest Loser” TV show and parents of an autistic child.  Come meet Phil and Amy and hear their story of hope, plus meet representatives from nine organizations and companies in Lincoln that provide help and resources for families impacted by autism.

Monday, March 5th

6:30 pm

Wilderness Ridge
1800 Wilderness Woods Place
Lincoln, NE 68512

Download a flyer HERE.

This March, Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater will host a special four-film series in conjunction with Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.  A four-film series presented in conjunction with Disabilities Awareness Month. All shows free, with post-show panel discussions.

The “More Alike Than Different” series is a collaboration between Film Streams and the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities and funded in part by the Nebraska Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities. For each particular screening, Film Streams and the Meyer Foundation will partner with additional organizations based on the subject matter, including Nebraska Hands & Voices, Autism Society Nebraska, Autism Action Partnership, Down Syndrome Alliance of the Midlands, PTI Nebraska, Goodwill Omaha and Ollie Webb Center, Inc.

Screenings in the “More Alike Than Different” series will take place every Monday in March. The films will start at 7 p.m., with post-show panel discussions featuring self advocates and professionals discussing opportunities and misperceptions about disabilities.

All four screenings in the series are FREE and open to the public. Tickets can be reserved in advance by emailing Maggie Wood at maggie@filmstreams.org or by visiting the box office inside Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater prior to the event date. A limited number of seats are available for each screening, so making reservations in advance is highly recommended.

The Autism Society of Nebraska is a proud sponsor and hope that you will particularly join us on March 12th for a special showing of Wretches & Jabberers.  From beginning to end, Tracy Thresher and Larry Bissonnette inspire parents and young men and women with autism with a poignant narrative of personal struggle that always rings with intelligence, humor, hope and courage.You can learn more about Larry and Tracy HERE.

Learn more about this month long event 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/

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.

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.

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.

Sunday, November 13

5:30 – 8pm

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.

H A R T— The Hastings Autism Resource Team hosts a monthly parent support group meeting on the second Thursday of the month.

Thursday, November 10
6:30-8:00pm
Lincoln Elementary School

Presentation on using iPads with children on the spectrum. Ipads will be available to use during the training. If you plan on attending and would like to use our iPad, please let us know so there can be enough iPads for everyone. Email the HART team at kdetour@esu9.org.

All parents of children on the spectrum from Hastings and surrounding towns are welcome to attend, free of charge.  Childcare provided.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1011 FROM 6:15 – 8:00 PM AT THE VSP CLUB.

There will be opportunities for teens and adults to explore the arts through visual and dramatic arts.

This event is for individuals with disabilities ages 13 – 21+. There is no charge for this event, but registration is required and is limited to the 1st 20 individuals who RSVP.

For reservations, email Mary at nebuddywalk@cox.net by October 26, 2011 with the following information:

Name of individual who will be attending
Age of individual
Contact email and phone number

Download a flyere HERE.

Run, Walk, Roll…against Bullying

Saturday, October 8, 2011

5K Run / 1 Mile Fun Walk/Roll
8:00 am start
Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area
9902 Schram Rd, Papillion, NE

PTI Nebraska is a non-profit organization and statewide resource dedicated to supporting families with children with disabilities or special health care needs. Bullying is a serious issue that affects all students, including students with disabilities. Every day, more than 160,000 children nationwide stay home from school to avoid being bullied. PTI is inviting the area communities to help address bullying prevention by supporting our 1st Run, Walk, Roll Against Bullying event. Come make a difference and support this important cause! For more information call PTI @ 402-346-0525 or 1-800-284-8520.

Download a registration form HERE.