AUTISM SOCIETY NEBRASKA – OMAHA
**2013 Summer PE Classes -
We have heard time and time again how our loved ones don’t succeed in sports or PE because they are missing out on some of the finer points of how to play the game. One parent shared that while attending a birthday party she watched her son’s “friends” hide behind him during a game of dodge ball. They knew he didn’t understand the “dodge” part so they used him as a human shield. But is dodgeball an important life skill? You bet!
Our kids miss out on a lot of social experiences when they don’t join the games at recess. Our young adults miss out on life fitness when they don’t stay enrolled in PE. People on the autism spectrum can do most of these tasks but they just need a little bit of individualized instruction. Come and get it!
The Autism Society of Nebraska – Omaha Support Network is piloting a Summer PE Class but there is limited space so get your registration in now!
More information can be found HERE.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
(Deadline to register for June 7th Storm Chasers Game! More info HERE.)
Dine & Discuss
Sponsored by the Autism Society’s Omaha Support Network
Friday, June 7 7:05pm
Autism Society goes to Storm Chasers Baseball
Sponsored by the Autism Society’s Omaha Support Network
Friday, July 10th 10am – 12pm SAVE THE DATE – MORE INFO SOON
Sibling Event
Sponsored by the Autism Society’s Omaha Support Network
July 27th SAVE THE DATE
2013 Fire Safety Day (More information coming soon)
Sponsored by Bellevue Fire Dept, ASN and Olllie Webb
RESOURCES in our community
(If you have a resource to share with others please email us at asn_omaha@autismnebraska.org)
ALLPLAY BASEBALL
BELLEVUE TOPSOCCER
CHALLENGER BASEBALL
SWIMTASTIC
Sensory Saturdays
Exercise and Fitness Classes
AUTISM INSURANCE REFORM
Autism Insurance In Nebraska Update~Meet Your Autism Society of Nebraska Rep
* Click here for legislative updates
*A hearing has been scheduled! February 26th at 1:30pm. Come down to the Capitol Room 1507!
OMAHA PUZZLE WALK & 5K Run – SATURDAY, APRIL 27
Click HERE for information about the Puzzle Walk Tshirt Design Contest
(Hurry! Entries must be submitted by Monday, March 4th at 5pm)!
The Autism Society – Omaha Support Network has established a Leadership Council to guide the Omaha activities. If you are interested in volunteering for a council position or have questions you can email us at ASN_Omaha@autismnebraska.org.
Leadership Council:
President – Shawn Neff
Vice President – Stephanie Lichtenberg
Secretary – Laurie Halpenny
Treasurer – Kathy Sangimino
Advocacy Committee Chair – Melissa Schop
Family Resource Committee Chair – Gina Barber
Fundraising Chair – VACANT
Event Chair (Preschool) – Renee Kiernan
Event Chair (Elementary) – Brenda Nedved
Event Chair (Middle School) – Sruti Prathivadhi
Event Chair (High School) – Rachael Caruso / Julie Czepa
Event Chair (Adults) – VACANT
Event Chair (Family Support) – Shawn Shea / Renee Kiernan
Educational Consultant – Dr. Mitzi Ritzman
ASN Board Representatation – Robyn Roberts
Thank you to our amazing volunteers who have been working overtime to expand our support network here in Omaha! Please know that EVERYTHING done by the Autism Society – Omaha Support Network is a labor of love by a volunteer who has chosen our community because of their own personal connection to autism.
Keep an eye on the calendar of events for upcoming Omaha activites!
You can also stay up to date with our Omaha group specificially by becoming a friend on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/asn.omaha
Interested in volunteering? Wanting to help? There are always ways to help out! Our committee leaders are posting their events with opportunities for you to sign up to help. Click on the SIGNUP GENIUS button below and see if there is a way for you to contibute! Please…and thank you!
