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.
Thursday, November 3 7:30pm - 8:30pm (1st Thursday of the month)
Second Unitarian Church of Omaha
3012 S 119th St, Omaha, NE
The Autism Society of Nebraska along with the second Unitarian Church of Omaha are sponsoring a support group for caregivers and loved ones of adults with autism spectrum disorders. Please join us to share your stories and hopes and questions with one another in a safe space.
Contact Wendy Hamilton at wendy.k.hamilton@hotmail.com or (402)290-3840 with questions.
Join the Autism Society - Omaha Support Network for an Autism Family Skating Spectacular!
Skate City
1220 South Fort Crook Rd
Bellevue, NE
Sunday, November 20th
5pm - 7pm
Fun for all ages!
Cost: $4 per skater (price covers traditional skate rental; inline skates extra)
Additonal $3 for those 10 and under wanting to also do the bounce house/play structure
We are also thrilled to have Creighton OT students joining us to help out! They will be on hand to help our newest skaters get adjusted to life on wheels as well as to help guide our veteran skaters in fine tuning their skills.
Download a flyer HERE.
RSVP HERE . RSVP is not required but is very much appreciated as it will help us line up enough volunteers.
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.
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.
Jordan’s Place
1915 Dana Lane, Papillion
October 28, 2011
6:00 pm- 10:00 pm
Calling all Junior High, High School teens and adults with an autism spectrum disorder! Come socialize with friends or meet new ones! There will be lots to eat, drink and do. Come play video games, board games, puzzles, and arts and crafts.
Please RSVP to Rachael at (402)212-9575.
Download a flyer HERE and help spread the word!
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.
1st Thursday of the month - 7pm
Second Unitarian Church of Omaha
3012 S 119th St, Omaha, NE
The Autism Society of Nebraska along with the second Unitarian Church of Omaha are sponsoring a support group for caregivers and loved ones of adults with autism spectrum disorders. Please join us to share your stories and hopes and questions with one another in a safe space.
**UPDATE-Registration is now full. Families can be added to a waiting list and will be notified if there is a cancellation**
Sunday, October 30, 2011
6:00—7:30 pm
Hawks Championship Center
Lincoln, NE
A time for individuals with disabilities and their families to hang out with Husker athletes. All ages and abilities welcome!
Registration is required. Space is limited. Due to limited space a MAXIMUM of 4 people per family will be allowed.
Please RSVP today by emailing huskerheroes@gmail.com or calling 402-421-8866.
Download a flyer HERE.
It’s Fall! Come join the Omaha Support Group for an afternoon at The Bellevue Berry and Pumpkin Ranch!
We will have a campfire reserved at the Bellevue Berry and Pumpkin Ranch for our families from 2:00pm to 5:00pm on Sunday, October 16th. Bring your own campfire food as we will have the campfire blazing and the sticks available for your family to cook!
Cost is $5 per family. The Autism Society will pay for your admission, hayrack ride, the campfire as well as provide traditional and GFCF smores, hot chocolate and yummy apple cider.
Please RSVP HERE or email Carol Salber at csalber30@gmail.com or call 402-571-5690 prior to October 14th. Please mail your payment to:
Carol Salber
9323 Meredith Ave
Omaha, NE 68134
Come explore the Bellevue Berry and Pumpkin Ranch (learn more about them here) and enjoy an afternoon with your friends from the Autism Society!
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.
The Autism Society of Nebraska is thrilled to have been chosen by Miracle Photography as the recipient of their “Cuties For A Cause” fundraiser! Miracle Photography will be taking photographs of visitors at Roca Farms (near Lincoln) this fall and using the adorable photos to create a calendar. Then all of the proceeds from the “Cuties for a Cause” calendar are being donated to the Autism Society of Nebraska!
Thank you Miracle Photography by ShariLynn!
Every October thousands of fun-seekers journey to the pumpkin patch near Roca, Nebraska to pick their own pumpkins, go on hay rack rides, experience the thrill of a haunted house and explore the surrounding haunted woods. For many it has become a fall tradition.
This fall, Miracle Photography by ShariLynn is partnering with Roca Farms to help families preserve these memories for a lifetime. Families can arrange to have a professional photographer meet them at the pumpkin patch to capture those precious moments of family fun. Best of all, the family will come away with fantastic keepsakes that will include everyone in the family! Inevitably someone is always missing from family photos because someone has to take the picture! That will not be the case this year! Read the rest of this entry »
October 15, 2011
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Wenninghoff’s Farm
6707 Wenninghoff Road
Omaha, NE 68122
Evening includes Hay Rack Ride, fun and games for the whole family, dinner as well as s’mores by the campfire.
Cost: $15 person; $10 children 12 and under
Download a flyer HERE.
Nebraska Council for Exceptional Children is hosting BE INSPIRED, a networking reception for parents and their partners in education to be held on Friday, September, 23rd from 6-9PM at College of St. Mary, Mercy Hall, 7000 Mercy Road, Omaha, NE.. The night will include appetizers, drinks, entertainment, raffle and silent auction items, and an oral auction of donated student created artwork from our sister event ART INSPIRES! All proceeds from this event support inclusive activities for students with exceptionalities, special educator scholarships, exceptional student scholarships, family training, and advocacy. Tickets are on sale NOW on our website at http://nebraskacec.homestead.com under the BE INSPIRED tab. Tickets are $20 for a single ticket and $30 for a pair. If you have any questions you can contact NE CEC at nebraksacec@gmail.com.
“Many Feelings on the Autism Spectrum” painted by Genisa
Join us at Pump It Up - The Original Inflatable Party Zone - for a night of bouncing, jumping and climbing! This will be a private event for families with children on the autism spectrum.
Due to the Labor Day holiday we will be following a different format for the evening. We will not convene the Support Group room. Everyone should come to bounce and have a fun time and then we will close down the bounce rooms and eat some Ice Cream!
WHO: All Autism Families
WHEN: Monday, September 5, 2011
6:00pm - 7:30pm Bounce Time
7:30pm— Join is in the Pump It Up parking lot for an Ice Cream Social
WHERE: Pump It Up 960 S 72nd (72nd and Pacific)
COST: $5 per child ($10 maximum charge per family)
Please feel free to bring your own lawn chairs in case you want to sit down and relax for awhile.
*GFCF options will be available based on RSVP amounts.
Please RSVP to help us make sure we have enough to serve everyone! Click HERE to RSVP.
As many of you know, the Omaha Storm Chasers are playing great baseball since moving to Werner Park. They are currently 4 games ahead of the 2nd place Memphis Redbirds in the PCL American North division. With no signs of slowing down, there’s a very good chance that Werner Park’s inaugural season will be extended by postseason baseball!
The Autism Society has acquired some seats for the playoff games and are hoping some of will want to join us! The first game of the playoffs is September 9th. The Autism Society is planning to attend the September 10th game which starts at 1:05pm. Please keep in mind this game will only happen if the Storm Chasers win on the 9th.
Tickets are $6 each and your money will be refunded should there not be a game. Download a registration form HERE. Email the Autism Society at autismsociety@autismnebraska.org to reserve your tickets today!
A FREE Adapted Art Workshop for Youth and Families
Saturday, August 27th (1:00PM – 3:00PM)
University of Nebraska at Omaha Campus – Pep Bowl (6001 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE)
In order for children of all ages and abilities to participate in this FREE adapted art workshop they must be accompanied by an adult. This event is sponsored by the Nebraska Council for Exceptional Children.
Register at http://nebraskacec.homestead.com/
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
