Advocacy in Action. 10 October 2012 @ 4:28 pm.
Autism Speaks and MedClaims Liaison, a patient advocacy company, are jointly conducting our second survey of the autism community to better understand the challenges that families confront in getting properly reimbursed for medical care and therapies related to autism.
The survey should only take a few moments of your time and for every survey that is completed and submitted, MedClaims Liaison will make a donation to Autism Speaks!
Autism Speaks’ participation in this survey is not an endorsement of MedClaims Liaison or its services. The survey results will help Autism Speaks understand how well we are educating the autism community about insurance reform, and strengthen the data presented to state lawmakers as we continue to press for reform in the remaining 18 states.
We respect your privacy. Your answers will be kept strictly confidential.
| Here is How YOU Can Help: |
| To complete the survey, simply go here. Please note that the study is designed to obtain data on one child with autism per family. If you have more than one child with autism, please take the survey with one of them specifically in mind as you answer the questions. |
We want to make sure that we continue to meet the needs of the community and improve the health care coverage for individuals with autism nationwide.
By completing this survey, you will provide us with valuable information regarding what is working in the 32 states that have implemented insurance reform laws, conditions in the 18 states without such laws and where our community still faces challenges.
Thank you so much for your time and participation!
Shelley Hendrix
Director, Grassroots Development
Autism Speaks
2012 FALL, Event sponsored by ASN - Omaha Support Group. 10 October 2012 @ 11:41 am.
Yep, you read that correct! AFRICAN DANCE WORKSHOP!
The Autism Society Omaha Support Network’s momME time group wants to invite you to a dance experience unlike any other! Learn something new! Laugh! Meet other moms!
Saturday, October 20th 1pm – 2:30pm
$25/ person $45 for 2 people
Download a flyer HERE.
Contact Renee at hereami.sendme@gmail.com
Space is limited so register early!
2012 FALL, Resources. 9 October 2012 @ 1:58 pm.
This event is a fun, FREE (ice time and skate rental), day for families with children ages 5-21 with disabilities. The entire family will be able to partake in this event and share their time together. Coaches from Blade and Edge Figure Skating Club will be teaching some mini lessons for children with disabilities while the rest of the family can skate together and then their child can come join them if they should choose. This event is meant to be one where the whole family can be united performing the same activity. Time will be split both on and off the ice. Off the ice events will be lead by volunteers and physical therapy students from Creighton University and staff from the Pediatric Therapy Center.
Event Timing
Check-in: 2:30-2:45pm
Ice Time: 3-4:30/4:45
Return Skates and Wrap-up: 4:30/4:45-5:15pm
Register HERE. (enter password icesk8)
PLEASE MAKE SURE to register so they can best accomodate you and your family! If you have questions please e-mail: Katie Collin at kmn777@gmail.com
2012 FALL, Advocacy in Action. 5 October 2012 @ 5:56 pm.
October 25, 2012
7:00 pm
AMC Oakview 3444 S 140th Plaza
Omaha, NE
SPONSORED BY PTI-Nebraska
This is an amazing movie and a must see for family and professionals! Please help spread the word! There will be a brief facilitated discussion and answer session immediately following the movie. You must register to attend the movie. Tickets are free and first come first served. Please register at 402-346-0525 or 800-284-8520.
Download a flyer HERE and please help spread the word for this FREE showing!
2012 FALL. 5 October 2012 @ 3:02 pm.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
7pm
Rose Theater – 2001 Farnam Street
Tickets for ASD families are $5 (regularly $18 with a limit of 6)
The October 27th autism-friendly performance of “The borrowers” 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
To purchase, call The Rose Box Office at 402-345-4849.
Download a flyer HERE.
Resources. 2 October 2012 @ 10:03 pm.
The Nebraska ASD Network is an amazing resource for families and professionals in our state. If you haven’t already met your regional coordinator, do it now! Also be sure and check out their statewide web site as well as their regional pages for training opportunties near you! www.unl.edu/asdnetwork
HERE is the SE Region’s September Newsletter. This is a great resource to check out. Print them off. Take them to school. Teachers…put them in the teachers lounge
Survey by other organization. 2 October 2012 @ 9:29 pm.
We recently received information about a research project being done through UNO/UNMC where many of our families might qualify to participate.
The subject is perception and production of complex movement variability in children with autism and they are looking for children between ages 1.5 and 6.
Download a flyer HERE for more information.
Resources. 2 October 2012 @ 9:04 pm.
Sunday, October 7
7:30 am – 12:00 pm
Volunteer Firefighters Hall
2108 Franklin Street, Bellevue, NE
This is a fundraising event for their annual Kids Fire Camp which hosts our annual Fire Safety Day.
$6 – ages 4 and up; Children under 3 are Free
Download a flyer HERE.
2012 FALL, Event sponsored by ASN - Omaha Support Group. 26 September 2012 @ 5:44 pm.
Calling all Pre-schoolers! Come “Touch a Truck!”
Saturday, October 6 11am – 3pm
69th & Pacific
Climb over-under-around or through your favorite construction trucks, emergency vehicles, and helicopters. Learn more at their web site.
The Autism Society Omaha Network’s Preschool Crew will be meeting at the front gate at 11am. Please RSVP to Renee Kiernan at 402-598-1361 if you want to join the group!
Download a flyer HERE and help spread the word!
2012 FALL, Event by other community organization. 25 September 2012 @ 8:02 pm.
**Please note that this event is different than the O.N.E. Coalition’s Husker Heroes Event. That event will be November 4**
Sunday October 7, 2012
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
This event is for “Immediate family members” of children with disabilities ages 0-12 years and is sponsored by the Ollie Webb Center Parent 2 Parent Program.
Download a flyer HERE.
Tour the new Hendricks Complex which houses women’s and men’s basketball practice courts, new office suites and locker rooms, as well as a new wrestling practice facility and a new strength complex, training room and nutrition station that will be used by several other sports, including women’s and men’s track and field, golf, tennis and women’s swimming and diving.
Contact Annie Anderson to make a reservation—There is a limited number of people who can attend so RSVP quickly! E-mail Annie at aanderson@olliewebbinc.org or call her at 402-346-5220 Ext. 23. Please get your reservations in by October 2, 2012.
