2012 FALL, Event sponsored by ASN - Lincoln, Event Sponsored by Autism Family Network of Lincoln. 5 September 2012 @ 4:47 pm.
Whether you’re new to autism or a vet, there will be information there for you as well as networking with others. Learn about Special Education, (ABA) Applied Behavior Analysis, Circle of Friends and how to create social situations, what are your rights in special education and how to apply and what waivers are you eligible for. Feel free to ask questions of the professionals joining us.
Saturday, September 29
Sheridan Lutheran Church
6955 Old Cheney Rd
Lincoln, NE
Registration is $10 for this all day autism workshop. Lunch is provided. Download a flyer and registration form HERE.
2012 SUMMER, Event sponsored by ASN, Event Sponsored by Autism Family Network of Lincoln. 13 June 2012 @ 4:54 pm.
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, June 23rd. 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 getaway 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.
This event was rescheduled from April due to weather. If you registered for April we still have you on the list. We will refund your payment if this new date does not work. There is still plenty of room and we hope this date will entice more of you to join us!
Download a registration form HERE. Email afnlincoln@aol.com with questions!
2012 SUMMER, Event sponsored by ASN - Omaha Support Group, Event Sponsored by Autism Family Network of Lincoln. 1 May 2012 @ 9:38 pm.
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, June 23rd. 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.
This event was rescheduled from April due to weather. If you registered for April we still have you on the list. We will refund your payment if this new date does not work. There is still plenty of room and we hope this date will entice more of you to join us!
Download a registration form HERE.
2012 SPRING, Event sponsored by ASN, Event Sponsored by Autism Family Network of Lincoln. 16 February 2012 @ 11:51 am.
In celebration of the 5th annual United Nations World Autism Awareness Day, the Autism Society of Nebraska and the Autism Family Network are hosting an event at the Lincoln Children’s Museum. The museum will open on April 1 offering free admission. We will be a shining blue spotlight on the public health crisis of autism and support everyone who struggles with this disorder.
Dress in blue and join us on April 1 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. We will have volunteers to play and help with the kids, snacks and a balloon drop toward the end of the evening. Please RSVP at afnlincoln@aol.com.
More ways to Light It Up Blue
· Wear blue clothing or your Autism Speaks puzzle piece, and encourage your coworkers to do the same.
· Light your house up blue by putting blue light bulbs in any outdoor fixtures.
· Turn your website blue or change your profile picture on Facebook to the Light It Up Blue logo at www.lightitupblue.org.
The Lincoln Children’s Museum is located 1420 P Street in Downtown Lincoln.
If you know of a company, school, retail store or building that would like to join our efforts in turning Nebraska blue, please also email us at afnlincoln@aol.com. A special thanks to the Lincoln Children’s Museum & CVS for sponsoring and hosting our event and to all the volunteers time to make this happen.
Download a flyer HERE.
2012 SPRING, Event Sponsored by Autism Family Network of Lincoln. 16 February 2012 @ 11:48 am.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
6:30pm – 7:30pm
South Gate Church 3500 Pioneers Blvd
Join the Autism Family Network for the Parent Information Meeting and invite SLPs, OTs, resource teachers, paras, and classroom teachers that work with a student with an AAC device. AFN will sponsor Ashli Florang from Dynavox Technologies at Southgate Methodist Church at 6:30pm – 7:30pm. She will answer questions about programming and also demonstrate some of their models. We will also discuss more upcoming events at AFN and what parents have for ideas for AFN to sponsor. CHILDCARE WILL BE PROVIDED.
Parents will meet afterwards to network, ask any questions, or get information about upcoming events.
2012 SPRING, Event sponsored by ASN, Event Sponsored by Autism Family Network of Lincoln. 16 February 2012 @ 10:59 am.
There are over 800,000 children reported missing in the United States each year. The Nebraska Freemasons Child Identification Program (CHIP) program is holding and event in cooperation with the Autism Family Network & Autism Society of Nebraska.
Date: March 3, 2012
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Place: LPS Hawthorne Building – 300 S. 48th
Cost: FREE
Includes:
¨ Digital Video Interview (on CD)
¨ Digital Fingerprints (on CD)
¨ Digital Photograph (on CD)
¨ Toothprints™ bite impression
¨ DNA Cheek Swab
We will have ladies from Alpha Xi Delta volunteering to help at the booths and to play with the kids afterward to give parents a chance to talk to representatives from the Autism Family Network, the Autism Society of NE and more.
A special thanks to Lincoln Public Schools for use of their facility, the Nebraska Freemasons for the CHIP program and all of the Alpha Xi Delta ladies for volunteering.
Download a flyer HERE.
2012 SPRING, Event sponsored by ASN, Event Sponsored by Autism Family Network of Lincoln. 24 January 2012 @ 6:30 pm.
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.
Conference/Workshops, Event sponsored by ASN, Event Sponsored by Autism Family Network of Lincoln. 23 October 2011 @ 10:04 pm.
Join us on November 5th and meet others living with and/or have children under the ASD umbrella. Our goal is to share stories, what worked, what didn’t, spread awareness to the community and offer education and support. Our group is for parents, guardians, individuals, teachers, educators, doctors or anyone that would like to learn more about autism!
Date: November 5, 2011
Time: 9:00 am – 4:30pm
Where: Arbor Bank in the lower level conference room, 911 Central Avenue
RSVP: afnlincoln@aol.com
Download a flyer HERE.
Event sponsored by ASN - Lincoln, Event Sponsored by Autism Family Network of Lincoln. 24 August 2011 @ 9:39 pm.
3700 South 9th Street, Suite C
Lincoln, NE 68502
(Off Hwy 2 by Shoguns & Jet Splash)
Sunday, September 11
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
This is a free event. A suggested donation of $10. RSVP is required as the class size is limited to 20 individuals. This event is sponsored by the Autism Society of Nebraska and Autism Family Network.
Please RSVP to afnlincoln@aol.com
Event Sponsored by Autism Family Network of Lincoln. 10 February 2011 @ 1:47 pm.
April 16 at 6pm
We will stay overnight in the aquarium and have a behind the scenes tour of some animal exhibits.
You will be able to enjoy the zoo the following day after donuts and juice. The cost of the overnight stay is $28 per person.
This event is in conjunction with our friends at the Autism Family Network and space is limited so RSVP today!
Lincoln families please RSVP to afnlincoln@aol.com
All other families please RSVP to autismsociety@autismnebraska.org
