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IMPORTANT TIDBITS Events FOR FAMILIES Lincoln Ongoing
Pediatric speech, language & feeding therapy
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Specializing in Deaf/Hard of Hearing & Cochlear Implants
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May is Better Speech & Hearing Month Radio Show by with Asperger Syndrome MayAdult 9 is National School Nurse Day “Parents Corner” is a radio show, co-hosted by Brian King, LCSW. Brian is an adult with Asperger
May 13 is Mother's Homer’s Heroes League BDay aseball
Syndrome, who presented here in the area back in January. Brian also has 3 boys on the ASD
spectrum. Brian will be sharing his parenting strategies and discussing them with a panel of parents. Homer’s Heroes Baseball was founded in 1992 when the Optimist Clubs of Lincoln began providing Here is a link with all the details you'll need to tune in and call in if you would like boys and girls with a wide range of disabilities the opportunity to experience the fun and emotional http:tinyurl.com/3gm58h7 Check it out and pass it along. His address is: P.O. Box 994, West f playing in ato n ohim. rganized baseball league. Chicago, IL 60186development if you wouldolike to write GAMES: Baseball games will be played on Lewis fields. Games will begin at 9:30 am each Saturday morning beginning June with the County final game on July 13 (& no game July 6). Project Lifesaver in 1Sarpy STRUCTURE: ames will not bimplemented e played according to Lifesaver the standard rules to of b aseball. missing The Sarpy County G Sheriff’s Office Project in 2008 help locate Score is nChildren ot think kept, tus he g“special oal is to por rovide the thrill f participation. Every ttempt is can made to their safety persons. with Autism Down Syndrome, whorough. are at risk to awander, have You may moms” have itopretty greatly enhanced program. Lifesaver emphasizes relationships allow each pthrough layer aWe n this equal nmanage umber oProject f alife t bats throughout tget he course of tough. a game. between specially We have no choice. just when things really trained personnel and enrolled the anever program BEFORE the need may arise for a Players m ay eindividuals lect to we hit othought ff a tee or in have coach make pitch. We'veSheriff’s made it through the days we'd it through. rescue. an binitial Lifesaver enrollees are fitted atpersonalized We've even impressed our visit, own selves with all that can do! with SAFETY: The During O ptimists elieve home safety is the Project first priority. During gwe ames “Buddies” help heir partners wristband transmitter family members are provided with a comprehensive overview ofis the who have special needs by and giving appropriate assistance as needed, such as guiding someone who program. Trainedpatience communicating with individuals withnever schedule a We've gained measure, love giving. visually impaired, using hin and over beyond hand assistance to help a cwe hild tspecial o bat odreamed r needs, throw adeputies bof all, or pwill ushing for a monthly home visit to inspect and maintainthis the equipment and get to know the enrollee better on a We worry the future but “special” life's living! child who uses about a w heelchair acost round tparticipate he know base paths. This interaction hworth as proven to be aamonth. positive more basis. inbut thiswe program is minimal, at $10 We personal have bad days The and hurttosometimes, hold our heads up high. experience f or a ll p articipants i nvolved. For more information on Project Lifesaver, contact Lt. Griger at 402-593-2288. We feel joy and pride and thankfulness more often than we cry. TO REGISTER go to www.lincolnlittleleague.com & click on Homer’s Heroes in the lefthand column r yHeroes ou can we contact Jeanne uda at 402-‐423-‐7444 D Williams ahere t :) 402-‐476-‐3794 Heart Capes for with CHD, aottie Non-Profit in Nebraska ForOour kids, aren't just cchildren SUPERMOMS, No, weor do so much more Every year approximately 40,000 infants are born in theaUS with Congenital Heart Defects (CHD). CHD is Homersheroes1@aol.com FAX t 402-‐423-‐7444 We are cheerleaders, nurses, and therapists who don't walk out the door.
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the most frequently occurring birth defect and the leading cause of birth-related deaths. More than 50% of We handle rude remarks and unkind stares, with dignity and grace. children with CHD will require at least one invasive surgery in their lifetime. And in the US, twice as many Even though theythan bring cannot be erased. children die from the CHD pain each year from ALL forms of childhood cancers, combined! Needless to say, the Lincoln Fencing Wheelchair Program survivors of Club: CHD wear their scarsFencing like badges of honor. They are our “Heart Heroes”. Heart Heroes, Inc., is and treatment routes by areaages a lotNebraska to digest, Persons whoorganization are physically challenged, 8for to us adult a Therapies non-profit that originated few moms, who had children with CHD. After trying know what thecardiology future but give kids our best. LOCATION: Lincoln Fencing Clubholds, toWe coaxdon't their The children through appointments andour heart surgeries, they took comfort in the None ofpowers us can replaced, so we don't many breaks. wondrous of be “super hero” capes to comfort their children, and Heart Heroes was founded. Now, MORE INFO & RSVP: www.lincolnfencing.com or get call 402-420-7688 hundreds of VIDEO Heart Hero capes have beenkids, draped around little shoulders of CHD children everywhere. It wears us out, to help our we'll do the whatever it takes! WATCH THE on but YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=twc7ESexoZMm Consider donating a Heart Hero Cape to a child with CHD by going to www.heartherocapes.com to donate a We cape.are There is a perpetual list of children conquer their fears and give them selfless, not by wait choice you see. who Ourneed kidstheir justcapes havetomany needs. courage. You out can also join our the Heartworld, Heroesbut Facebook to see pictures of many of the cape recipients We're not to change wantGroup to plant some seeds. and hear their stories. the co-founders of is Heart We want our kids Contact accepted. That really ourHeroes aim. at heartheroes@yahoo.com. “Children hold our hands for a moment, but our hearts forever.” ~ Anonymous
Lincoln MAY Events
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Exceptional -- April Vernon Parent Magazine
Magazine for parents of children with developmental disabilities and other special needs. You can get May 3 & 24 edition of this magazine, Just go to www.eparentdigital.com type in the EMAIL: a digital Take A Break – Respite/Babysitting Available for Parents/Caregivers 155rw@eparent.com and use the PASSWORD: specialneeds to access editions digitally. This Children ages 6 weeks 10 years ofunder age Website Resources. information is also listedthrough in the back of OKN LOCATION: YWCA Lincoln, 2620 O Street, LINCOLN TIME: 6:30 & – 9:30 pm Leaps Bounds Pediatric Therapy NEW 2nd LOCATION COST: Our program has a sliding fee scalelocated & this amount varieshas duenow to family & income Leaps and Bounds Pediatric Therapy, in Lincoln, addedsize a South-West location in th MORE INFO & RSVP:Important Misti at 402-434-3494 103 Lincoln, in addition to their North locationxfor in Lincoln. The pages new clinic Tidbits Families 2 -is6located at 7945 S. 15 St., Suite D (just east f14th 4Street, between Pine Lake Road REGISTRATION: CalloMarch to 7 State-Wide page 6 and Yankee Hill Road). Physical Therapy, Therapy &toSpeech Therapy services are available at through BOTH locations! DESCRIPTION: TakeOccupational A Break offers a break any&parent or guardian of children 6 weeks Bellevue, Cedar Bluff Columbus page 7 Please 402-742-7400 to schedule an appointment at to either locations. 10 years call of age. The program facilitates opportunities for caregivers recharge while their children Fremont & Grand Island page 8 We cared look forward to seeing are for in a safe, fun, &you! nurturing environment. Families of all incomes qualify for the Take A Gretna & Hastings page 9 Break program. Experienced staff & volunteers are CPR & First Aid Certified, trained to work with Lincoln pages 10 - 15 children who have behavior disorders or disabilities. Children enjoy crafts, exercise, & games during Norfolk pages 15 - 16 NEW this time.
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Edition #24 May 2012 Proudly serving over 8,500+ families -- NOW Across all of Nebraska!!! Proudly serving over 8,500+ families -- NOW Across all of Nebraska!!!
May is Better Speech & Hearing Month
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May is Better Speech & Hearing Month
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May is Better Speech & Hearing Month May 13 is Mother's Day May 9 is National School Nurse Day
May 13 is Mother's Day Special Needs Mom's
May X (Date Not Available at time of printing, call for information) The Arc Mentoring Program LOCATION: Lefler Middle School Cafeteria, LINCOLN TIME: 3:00 pm You may think us “special moms” have it pretty rough. MORE INFO: Contact Adam at 402-421-8866 if interested We have choice. We manage when things get really tough. You no may think usjust “special moms” have itstudents pretty rough. DESCRIPTION: This mentoring program islife pairing UNL with high school students in the area. We have no choice. We just manage life when things get really We've made itUNL through the days wetothought we'd make it just through. We have many students excited participate innever this program, looking fortough. some more high We've made it through the days we we'd make it through. We've even impressed with allthought that do!never school students! J Call ifour youown are selves interested!! See The we Arc can of Lincoln Ad on page 23 for more info YouWe've may think “specialour moms” pretty even us impressed own have selvesitwith all rough. that we can do! Page 3 manage life when things get really tough. We have nopatience choice.beyond We just May 5 & 22 We've gained measure, love we never dreamed of giving. We've made it through thebeyond days we thoughtlove we'd it through. We've gained patience wenever nevermake dreamed of giving. MFLC Days We worry about the future but know thismeasure, “special” life's worth living! We've impressed own selves all that we canworth do! living! We even worry about the our future but knowwith this “special” life's For Military Families We have bad days and hurt sometimes, but we hold our heads up high. We haveAir bad days LINCOLN and hurt sometimes, but we hold our heads up high. LOCATION: Guard, Learn how to adapt toys to use with a switch/button/BigMac We feel joy and pride and thankfulness more oftenmore than wenever cry.than We gained feel joypatience and pridebeyond and thankfulness often we cry.of giving. We've measure, love we dreamed 9:00 turn am tothe 1:00 pmthat your This workshop is for ANYONE!! You will learn how to easily & costTIME: effectively toys We worry about the future but know this “special” worth living! child already has, & isn't using because of physical limitations, into toys that are adaptedContact to your Renee Duffek at 402-219-2446 orlife's MORE INFORMATION: renee.duffek@ahsg.us for the For our kids, we aren't just SUPERMOMS, No, webut do No, so much more :) For our kids, wethat aren't just SUPERMOMS, we do soheads much more :) We have bad days and sometimes, we hold our up high. child!! You will learn how to install a jack into a single function toy &nd convert it into toy ishurt 22 Barbcheerleaders, Shupe ata402-613-3080 ortherapists barb.shupe@ahsg.us We are nurses, and who don't walk out the door. are nurses, and therapists who than don'twe walk out the door. We We feel joycheerleaders, pride cord and thankfulness more often cry. operated with a switch. You will learn how to assemble a switch. You will make aand detachable DECRIPTION: MFLC Consultation services are with provided at noand charge, with no records kept. Eligible We handle rude remarks dignity grace. Wewill handle rude andstares, unkind stares, with dignity and grace. that runs from the toy to the switch. You will be able to do this, AND you go home withremarks aand unkind individuals include military service members & their significant others (children & adults), whether working switch toy & switch. Best of all, your child's toy will look Even professionally adapted, bypain YOU!! though the they bring be erased. though the pain they bring cannot becannot erased.No, For Even our kids, we aren't just SUPERMOMS, we do so much more :) related or not.if you Thiscould is a short-term solution focused consultation, notout psychotherapy. You have seen that the switch operated toys are sometimes 8x aslegally muchare to order, than We cheerleaders, nurses, and therapists who don't walk the door. If buy the toy & put the switch in for a few dollars, yourself. Dates/Times will be determined when I and possible please call ahead to schedule an appointment. You candignity schedule on agrace. different date if the Therapies and treatment routes are a lot for us to digest, We handle rude remarks unkind stares, with and Therapies and treatment routes are a lot for us to digest, have 4 or more people interested in the class. This class is FREE, one however donations of any kind are listed doesn’tknow work. We don't what thebring future holds, be buterased. give our kids our best. Even though the pain they cannot
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be replaced, so we get many breaks. NoneNone of us of canus becan replaced, so we don't get don't many breaks. May 6 It wears us treatment out, but to routes help our kids, we'll do to Therapies and are as t lot for us digest, it takes! rd A & D Waiver – Aged & Disabled Waiver Pediatric It wears usParent out, but to help our kids, we'll do whatever itwhatever takes! Support Group: Every 1 & 3 Monday of the Month We don't know what the future holds, but give our kids our best. Is YOUR child on this? Is YOUR child eligible to be on this? This We support group is for parents, with children, who have injuries. not by choice you see.get Our kids breaks. justacquired have many needs. None ofare us selfless, can be replaced, so we don't many We are selfless, not by you see. Our kids have If your child is on this waiver, do you know that it makes your income guidelines non-existent? No LOCATION: Alexis Verzal Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital, We're not out to choice change the world, butjust want to many plantneeds. some seeds. It wears us out, but to help our kids, we'll do whatever it takes! cap on your income. Just have to use the 2 hours minimum respite eachnot andout every month, so you We're to change the world, but want to plant some seeds. Lower Levelaccepted. of Madonna Hospital, 5401 We want our kids That really is ourSouth aim. St., LINCOLN don't lose your A&D Coverage. Do you know that you can addWe your child, tokids your private That really is our aim. want accepted. At Madonna: Enter through main entrance of theyou'll AVCRHmany When we look at them, we just see kids. We do theneeds. same. are our selfless, not by choice youthe see. Our kidshope just have health insurance (non-medicaid), and if you are on the A&DWe Waiver, you can get those When we look at them, webejust seeworld, kids. We you'll do thesome same. seeds. TIME: – out 7:30 pm We're not to change the buthope want to plant premiums paid for for BOTH you and your child, through the HIPP6:30 program? Has to the MORE INFO: Contact Michelle at 402-499-4227 or is mhawleyg@windstream.net or April Vernon same family policy, but they will cover all the insurance premiums for your entire family!! We -want our kids accepted. That really our aim. Amy Nordness 402_483-9697 For us this was $1,200 in premiums, because we are self-employed, don't havelook aatcorporate medical --When April Vernon we at them, we just see kids. We hope you'll do the same. plan, and it was killing us. By talking with another mom, I found DESCRIPTION: out about this program, we are Richard Troia, from A Special Sitter. This support group is Special and Speaker waiting on our reimbursement to arrive!! So cool. For 5 years wenow werelead toldby that our income dictated a parent, Michelle. Come & expand your knowledge while gaining insights & -- April Vernon the medicaid that our sonout received, us that meant we had to either stay in this little income box Check any for event encouragement from other parents. This group is open to inpatient families also, just let us know so of like $45,000 or make an additional $100,000 to cover the expenses in therapy and medical changes, after publication can monitor child while you are at group. out any event services that our Check sons receives on an annual basis minimum. Thewe guidelines to beyour on the A&D
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additions MORE Waiver, I do not know forafter sure & what they are. If you want to know, I can find out, just email me. I changes, publication & solely 21 out event know thatCheck my son qualifies, andblog: if has something to do with May being7fed by g-button, and being at any our additions & MORE Important for Families pages Monthly) 2-6 Bowling Night: For me ANYONE withTidbits a Disability (1 s t & 3 r d Tuesday non-independent. you want the contact information for the HIPP program, just shoot an email changes, If after publication at our blog: on that also, orwww.ohanakidsnews. ask your Service Coordinator specifically about it. For There are many programs out State-Wide page 6 Individuals with a disability of any kind additions & MORE Important Tidbits for Families pages 2 - 6 there available to help families like ours out. We just need to get LOCATION: the word out there for families Parkway Lanes,to2555Cedar South Bluff 48th St., LINCOLN Bellevue, & Columbus page 7 blogspot.com at our blog: State-Wide page 6 access that information. If you know of a program, that would benefit email www.ohanakidsnews. Important Tidbits for Families TIME: 6:00families, pm to 8:00 pm me. Fremont & Grand Island pages page 82 - 6 ohanakidsnews@gmail.com We will research it and get the correct information out to all Bellevue, Bluff page 7 9 blogspot.com COST: $5.00 to bowl, $3.00 Cedar for shoe rental&&Columbus State-Wide page 6page www.ohanakidsnews. Gretna Hastings For more information, the families.
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DESCRIPTION: This is a collaboration of The Arc of Lincoln and Goodwill Industries. Marla Fischer-Lemke from The Arc of Nebraska will discuss the rights of employees and Dr. Jack Kirkland discuss how to prepare us along families youyou know who could this information!!! us alongtoto families know who use could use this will information!!! a resume. If you’re interested in finding employment, whether full or part-time, The Arc of Lincoln would like to help. See The Arc of Lincoln ad on page 23 for more info.
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May is Better Speech & Hearing Month May 9 is National School Nurse Day
May (Date not available at time of printing, call for date) The Arc of Lincoln: Young Adult Social Club For High School students with intellectual or developmental disabilities LOCATION: Joyo Theater, LINCOLN TIME: 4:00 pm - ? COST: FREE MORE INFO: Call Adam to REGISTER at 402-421-8866 or arcifss@windstream.net DESCRIPTION: Come join us as we watch a movie, eat pizza, & plan upcoming events! See The Arc of Lincoln adthink on page for more moms� information. You may us23“special have it pretty rough.
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We have no choice. We just manage life when things get really tough. May 20 We've made it through the days we thought we'd never make it through. Pediatric Parent Support our Group: Every 1s t & 3 r d all Monday We've even impressed own selves with that of wethe canMonth do! This support group is for parents, with children, who have acquired injuries. LOCATION: Inside Madonna, TBD, Call Michelle for more information We've gained patience beyond measure, love we never dreamed of giving. TIME: 6:30 – about 7:30 pmthe future but know this “special� life's worth living! We worry MORE INFO:bad Contact Michelle at 402-499-4227 orbut mhawleyg@windstream.net We have days and hurt sometimes, we hold our heads up or high. Amy 402_483-9697 We Nordness feel joyatand pride and thankfulness more often than we cry. DESCRIPTION: Dr. Ryan Ernst, Neuroplasticity. Dr. Ernst will be doing a slide For our kids,sowe aren't just SUPERMOMS, No, we do Madonna so much at more :) presentation, group this month will be meeting inside a different We are cheerleaders, nurses, therapists wholead don't out the door. location. Call for that local. Thisand support group is now by awalk parent, Michelle. Come & We handle rude remarks and insights unkind& stares, with dignity and grace.This group is expand your knowledge while gaining encouragement from other parents. Even pain they be can erased. open to though inpatient the families also, justbring let us cannot know so we monitor your child while you are at group. Therapies and treatment routes are a lot for us to digest, We don't know what the future holds, but give our kids our best. None of us can be replaced, so we don't get many breaks. It wears us out, but to help our kids, we'll do whatever it takes! We are selfless, not by choice you see. Our kids just have many needs. We're not out to change the world, but want to plant some seeds. We want our kids accepted. That really is our aim. When we look at them, we just see kids. We hope you'll do the same. -- April Vernon
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the opportunity to try the iPad or iPod as well as several communication applications and accessories. If one of the devices is deemed as a viable option for the child, we will set up a 30 day loan of the device and the appropriate application. During the 30 days, the family will be required for 2 follow up/training sessions. One will be scheduled midway through the trial and the other will be scheduled for the end of the trial period. During the last scheduled session, we will determine if the trial was a Edition #24 May 2012 success and will begin the process of securing funding (insurance, grants or private pay options). This is an incredible opportunity for the community and we are excited to offer this program!! Contact Jennifer Brock at jbrock@unmc.edu or 402-559-6460 for more information. 12/11
NCDHH – The Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing The mission of the Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is to provide advocacy,
communication access and-information to enhance awareness and services for improving the26 quality Proudly serving over 8,500+ families NOW Across all of Nebraska!!! Page of life for all who experience hearing loss. The Vision Statement of NCDHH is: Being a proactive state agency, the Commission works towards building support, cooperation and understanding regardless of hearing ability resulting in fairness and equality for all Nebraskans. Make sure to check out our website Mayatiswww.ncdhh.ne.go Better Speechv & Hearing Month
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Lincoln Upcoming Events
MayStudy 9 is National School with NurseDisabilities Day Dental Research for Children
May 13 is Mother's Day
At ProCare3, we treat children with many different diagnoses, including but not limited to: Developmental Delays Torticollis Autism Spectrum Disorder Sensory Integration Speech Delays Cerebral Palsy Hypotonia Sports & Orthopedic Injuries We offer Warm Water Aquatic Therapy!!
Millard Pediatric Clinic 13336 Industrial Road, Ste. 105 Omaha, NE 68137 Contact us TODAY for a tour or a FREE Screening! (402)330-3211 Ext. 108 www.procare3.com We are Open 6 Days a Week, Monday through Friday with extended hours from 7am - 7pm Need Saturday hours? Ask us about those too!!
The Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the Munroe-Meyer Institute is conducting a research study Easterday Recreation Centerfeel more relaxed and calm evaluating ways in which dentists can help children with disabilities during dental treatment. The researchers are seeking children between the ages of 2 to 10, who Adaptive Recreation Programs for Youth need dental work done. Children who participate receive a $25 gift card to Wal-mart. Children can Located at 6130 Adams Street, Lincoln be seen at MMI or at the new dental clinic at Children’s Hospital. The project is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Please contact Dr. Keith Allen at 402-559-5756 or Kristi DeHaai, Fun Club MS at 402-559-4498 to learn more about how to enroll your child in this research. *
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Begins July 15, Mondays for 4 weeks
For our kids, we aren't just SUPERMOMS, No, we do so much more :) 7:00 – 8:30 pm We are cheerleaders, nurses, and therapists who don't walk out the door. perremarks week, Transportation Available $16.00 We handle$5 rude and unkind stares, withfor dignity andmore grace. Varied recreational & pain social activities with additional fees for some activities plus $1 Even though the they bring cannot be erased.
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Therapies treatment routes are a for us to digest, Calland Monica at 402-441-7948 orlot mmanning@lincoln.ne.gov We don't know what the future holds, but give our kids our best. None of us can be replaced, so we don't get many breaks. It wears us out, but to help our kids, we'll do whatever it takes!
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This baseball league is exclusively for children with special needs. These needs can be mental and/or physical disabilities.
Our 3 different "little league" divisions begin at age 5 & work up to 21 or high school graduation -‐ whichever comes first.
Our unique & older 4th division is the Alumni which takes over from there & has no age limit.
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Creighton University Students Wanted: Best Buddies NOW for the 2012-2013 School Year Best Buddies is a friendship program that matches young adults with disabilities to Creighton University students age 19 and older, in a one-to-one friendship. Expectations are that pairs make weekly phone/email contact & attend 1 group event & 1 one-to-one event per month, both for which participants must have their own transportation to & from events. Log into www.bestbuddiesonline.org Under Membership Application, then College, and fill out the application. For any questions contact Annie Woodruff at 402-346-5220 ext. 31 or awoodruff@olliewebbinc.org
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Counseling/Therapy Services Available by Carol Salber I wanted to may let allthink of youus know that I am currently available to work with children, teens, & families who You “special moms” have it pretty rough. could benefit fromno counseling/therapy services. I have working as aget licensed therapist at Behaven We have choice. We just manage lifebeen when things really tough. Kids/Sarpy since last fall & recentlythe started outpatientwe'd clients. I have beenitworking in the We've made it through daystaking we thought never make through. We've impressed that we can do! counseling fieldeven for over 15 years & our haveown been selves involved with in theall disability community for over 10 years. My areas of expertise include working with children & teens with challenging behaviors, learning differences gained patience beyond measure, love&we never dealing dreamed giving. (ADHS, We've Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger’s Syndrome, etc.) problems, with of stress & anxiety. We about the future but know thisat“special” life's worth living! To make an worry appointment, please call Behaven Kids/Sarpy 402-932-7788. We have bad days and hurt sometimes, but we hold our heads up high. Papillion-La Vista PEGBOARD Resource for Parents We feel joy and pride and thankfulness more often than we cry. PLV Pegboard is a growing virtual community for families of children with special needs seeking support, Forand our kids, weonaren't we dobut so we much more :) resources information events.just OurSUPERMOMS, focus is Papillion,No, Nebraska, welcome everyone! Look us We are twitter cheerleaders, nurses, and therapists who don't walk out the door. up on facebook, and pegboard J We handle rude remarks and unkind stares, with dignity and grace. Villa Marie Home and School for Exceptional Children Even though the pain they bring cannot be erased. Villa Marie Home and School for Exceptional Children provides a loving, home-like atmosphere for up to 22 children, both day students and boarders. Students comfortable dormitories (4 students to a room), Therapies and treatment routes are aenjoy lot for us to digest, excellent facilities, chapel and spacious grounds. Marie Werecreational don't know what athe future holds, but giveThe ourVilla kids our staff best.provides total 24 None of us canVilla be replaced, sothe weLincoln don'tDiocesan get many breaks. hour-a-day supervision. Marie follows Catholic School calendar. The school has It wearsclassrooms, us out, but to help our kids, we'll do whatever 3 well-equipped a library, up-to-date computers, a Smart Board it in takes! each classroom and a variety of audio/visual aids. Villa Marie is approved by the Nebraska Department of Education and all We are selfless, not by choice you see. Our kids just at have teachers are certified in Special Education. The developmental program Villamany Marie needs. works towards We're not to out to change the world, want to tolive plant some seeds. preparing students function effectively in social but situations, independently, & to use their skills in We employment. want our kids accepted. That reallyinclude is oursocial aim.and emotional development, vocational productive Specific areas of development When we look at them, we just see kids.involvement. We hope you'll do thefor same. training, appearance, health and hygiene, and community Requirements attendance are: Children with special needs between the ages of 7 & 18 but no students older than 16 will be accepted as -- April Vernon new students, Students must be on an Individual Education Plan (I.E.P. & not require one-on-one paraprofessionals, Three step process for entrance (1. Parent interview, 2. Student visit during school, 3. Application for entrance including tuition negotiation) For More Information on Villa Marie Home and School Contact Sister Peggy Kucera, Principal at 402-786-3625 or sr. pe ggy- ku ce ra@ vi llam ari e.o rg
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Little Musicians in Motion Little Musicians in Motion is a mommy & me/daddy & me musical jamboree class, where kids and their parents sing, dance & play instruments to boot! We welcome children (no matter what their ability) aged 4 Important Tidbits for Families pages 2 - 6 months to 6 years of age. *********** Check out our class schedule for our Spring session, starting the State-WideWe page first of April at www.littlemusiciansinmotion.com also 6will have a Speech Language Bluff & Columbus page 7 Pathologist joining ourBellevue, teaching ofCedar some classes too!
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NEXT CHAPTER BOOK CLUB – Program of Ollie Webb Center, Inc. The Ollie Webb Center, Inc. has openings for Adults (18 years and older) in the Next Chapter Book Clubs Page 2 located across the city of Omaha. The Next Chapter Book Club meets once a week for an hour as a small group at a local coffee shop or gathering place to read and discuss a book selected by the group. All reading levels can participate! Book club participants will enjoy social connections and the delight of expanding their literacy. Radio Book club Show volunteer Facilitators are also needed to form new clubs in additional areas. For more by Adult with Asperger Syndrome informat“Parents ion ab ouCorner” t The Ne xtradio Chapte r Book C lu b please ac LCSW. t De niseBrian Gehri at with Asperger is a show, co-hosted by Briancont King, is ng aner adult dge hri nge r@ ollie .org Syndrome, whoinc presented heremoms” in the area back in January. Brian also has 3 boys on the ASD You maywebb think us “special have it pretty rough.
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Trained communicating individuals with special needs, deputies will schedule a 402-327-2500 Open Enrollment at Children’s Respite Care Center monthly home visit to inspect and maintain the equipment and get to know the enrollee better on a 8055 O Street, Suite S110 LOCATION: Children’s Respite Care Center Southwest & Northwest Locations,atOMAHA Therapies and treatment routes are a lot to digest, more personal basis. The cost to participate in for this us program is minimal, $10 a month. Lincoln, NE 68510 MORE INFORMATION: Contact Lori on Maire, Assistant Director Nursing, 402-895-4000 or For Lifesaver, contact Griger 402-593-2288. 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Social Butterfly additions & MORE Camp: at Participants our blog:will learn to be a social butterfly! Group structure will imitate “play date” activities, recess activities & summer activities to Exceptional Parent Magazine Important Tidbits for Families pages 2 6 facilitate generalization to real life!! Yikes Bikes: Lessons to build those bike skills! Participants are encouraged to bring their own bicycle/helmet. Magazine parents of children with developmental disabilities and other page 6 & steering! www.ohanakidsnews. Group bike class will ride just across the street on the Keystonefor Trail to increase speed,State-Wide endurance, postural balance Don’t special forget aneeds. water You can get a digital this magazine, Just go to www.eparentdigital.com type in the EMAIL: Bellevue, Cedar Bluff & Columbus page 7 Painting, bottle!! Fine Motor/Creative Crafts: Children will engageedition in craftofactivities designed to increase those fine motor skills! 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WeNEW services Norfolk pages 15 16 please usthrough at: the start of Kindergarten, Leaps and provide Boundstutoring Pediatric Therapy, located in Lincoln, has now a South-West in startingcontact at 18 months & also services through the school year, summer & added extended school breaks.location We North page 16 new Lincoln, in addition to curriculum. their North location in Lincoln. The clinic is located 7945 S. 15 th St., have 2-3 hour preschool sessions 50 weeks of the year, using research based All ourPlatte teachers are trained in the curriculum theyatuse. Little 402-227-5304 Suite (justown east o f14th between Pine Lake and Hill Road). Omaha pages 16 -Road 24 Leaf strongly encourages children of all abilities to learn atDtheir pace, whichStreet, makes Little Leaf a wonderful place forYankee typical children as well. We ohanakidsnews@gmail.com Therapy, Occupational & us Speech Therapy services are available at BOTH locations! 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May 6 Adults on the Spectrum Support Group (1s t Monday every month) For adults 18 & up, diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder or Asperger’s LOCATION: Pump It Up, 960 S. 72nd Street, OMAHA TIME: 6:30 – 8:00 pm COST: $5 MORE INFO: Carol Salber at 402-658-9962 or csalber30@gmail.com DESCRIPTION: This group is for members to come together to connect around common issues & interests, in a relaxed & supportive environment. You may think us “special moms” have it pretty rough. May 6 We have no choice. We just manage life when things get really tough. We'veSupport made it through the days thought Autism Group (1s t Monday of we Every Month)we'd never make it through. We've even impressed our all that we can do! LOCATION: Pump It Up, 960 S.own 72 nd selves Street,with OMAHA
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TIME: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm We've gained patience beyond measure, love we never dreamed of giving. COST: $5 per child, $10 max per family We worry about the future but know this “special” life's worth living! MORE INFO: Shawn Neff at 402-861-1947 We have bad days and hurt sometimes, but we hold our heads up high. DESCRIPTION: Come to Pump It Up and climb, bounce, & have a blast with your family. Consider it a We feel joy and pride and thankfulness more often than we cry. family night out. You don’t have to participate in the support group meeting. You can also look at this as a night to get the kids out & burn off some energy in a reduced cost/autism friendly For our kids, we aren't just SUPERMOMS, No, we do so much more :) environment. 2. Leave the kids at homeand (withtherapists Dad or Momwho or Grandma a babysitter) join the We are cheerleaders, nurses, don't or walk out the & door. support group for a chance to talkand & meet otherstares, parents.with The support in a separate We handle rude remarks unkind dignitygroup andmeets grace. room away from the excited 3. Bring a helperbe to erased. supervise/play with your kids & then the Even though the pain chaos. they bring cannot adults can come join the support group discussion. 4. One parent can play/supervise the kids & the Edition #24 May other parent can attend the support group.are Allaautism families welcome. All ages are welcome. Therapies and treatment routes lot for us toare digest, We have two bounce usefuture & the equipment is even fun for kids the adults! You do not have to be a We don't know rooms whatinthe holds, but give our our best. member Omaha Support Group. Noneof ofASN us or can be replaced, so we don't get many breaks. It wears us out, but to help our kids, we'll do whatever it takes! May 11 nd Down Syndrome Super Coffee (Every Saturday Monthly) We are selfless, notMom’s by choice you see. 2Our kids just have many needs. For families with children who have Down Syndrome Proudly serving over 8,500+ families -NOW Across all of We're not out to change the world, but want toNebraska!!! plant some seeds. LOCATION: Paradise Bakery Village Suite 101, OMAHA We want our kids accepted. ThatPointe, really 17305 is our Davenport, aim. TIME: 8:30we amlook to 10:00 am When at them, we just see kids. We hope you'll do the same. MORE INFO: Casie Schlueter at 402-658-4564 or casie sc hlu et er@yahoo.c om May been is Better Speech & Hearing Month DESCRIPTION: If you haven’t to a meeting yet, please come join us this month! The key -- April Vernon ingredient to our success is May the mixture of all our experiences the willingness 9 is National School&Nurse Day to share them. We can all benefit from the unique challenges, obstacles & opportunities that face our children. If you cannot make the meetings, you can request to join our FACEBOOK Group & then you can contribute on your own time! Find us on FACEBOOK at DSSMGroupconcessions are also available for purchase.
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Norfolk pages 15 - 16 May 11 We've gained patience measure, love16 we never dreamed of giving. North Platte page Car Seat Safety Check Event beyond We worry about the future but know this “special” life's worth living! Certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technicians Omaha pages 16 -on 24site to inspect &/or install We have bad days and hurt sometimes, but we hold our heads up high. LOCATION: Creighton Pediatric Therapy, 16910 Frances St., xOMAHA Resources for Families We feel joy and pride and thankfulness more pages often than we cry. TIME: 9:00 am to Noon Classifieds page 29 MORE INFO: call 402-850-6303 For our kids, we aren't just SUPERMOMS, No, we do so much more :) DESCRIPTION: What to expect? nurses, Bring children if possible, Expectant parents too! We are cheerleaders, and therapists who don't walkare outwelcome the door. Parent/Guardian willrude fill out form, bring car manual stares, and car seat if possible. Plan on spending We handle remarks and unkind withmanual dignity and grace. 30 min Even per car seat. Ifthe possible spouse,cannot friend or to help. You will install the car though pain bring theyabring berelative erased. seat with the techs guidance so you know how to do it in the future. No appointment needed. Pass us along to families you know who could use this information!!! Therapies and treatment routes are a lot for us to digest, May 11 We don't know what the future holds, but give our kids our best. BrunchNone & Bless MomME Mother’s Daydon't Eventget many breaks. of us can beTime replaced, so we Exclusively for us Mothers of to Children with Autism It wears out, but help our kids, we'll do whatever it takes! LOCATION: The Brazen Head, 319 N 78 th St, OMAHA TIME: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm not by choice you see. Our kids just have many needs. We are selfless, COST: Just thenot costout of your lunch, ASN the rest!! Menu to at plant www.BrazenHeadPub.com We're to change thepays world, but want some seeds. MORE INFO: Renee Kiernan rkiernan123@gmail.com or 402-598-1361 We want our kids at accepted. That really is our aim. ASNMothersDay.eventbrite.com When we look at them, we just see kids. We hope you'll do the same. MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND!! SEATING IS VERY LIMITED, REGISTER TODAY!! -- April Vernon DESCRIPTION: Enjoy FREE Spa treatments from SPAzazz! Sip a Drink and put your feet up, with Mimosas. Meet new moms in our autism community. Enter to win a prize!
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program, please have them contact me to set up a screening. During the screen, the family will have the opportunity to try the iPad or iPod as well as several communication applications and accessories. If one of the devices is deemed as a viable option for the child, we will set up a 30 day loan of the device and the appropriate application. During the 30 days, the family will be required for 2 follow up/training sessions. One will be scheduled midway through the trial and the other will be scheduled Edition #24 May 2012 for the end of the trial period. During the last scheduled session, we will determine if the trial was a success and will begin the process of securing funding (insurance, grants or private pay options). This is an incredible opportunity for the community and we are excited to offer this program!! Contact Jennifer Brock at jbrock@unmc.edu or 402-559-6460 for more information. 12/11
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communication access and information to enhance awareness and services for improving the quality of life for all who experience hearing loss. The Vision Statement of NCDHH is: Being a proactive state agency, the Commission works towards building support, cooperation and understanding Mayability is Better Hearing Month regardless of hearing resultingSpeech in fairness&and equality for all Nebraskans. Make sure to check out our website v Mayat9 www.ncdhh.ne.go is National School Nurse Day
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The Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the Munroe-Meyer Institute is conducting a research study -‐6:00 with pm disabilities feel more relaxed and calm evaluating ways in which dentists TIMES: can help5:00 children WHERE: Theraplayce, L Street, OMAHA during dental treatment. The researchers are4930 seeking children between the ages of 2 to 10, who need dental work done. Children who participate receive a $25 gift card to Wal-mart. Children can Children with developmental disabilities are frequently less active, less fit, & at a greater risk for be seen at MMI or at the new dental clinic at Children’s Hospital. The project is funded by the problems associated of with obesity. Many contact also have difficulty aintaining independence or & pKristi eer DeHaai, National Institutes Health. Please Dr. Keith m Allen at 402-559-5756 relationships as they mature. We need to about teach ohow ur cto hildren to research. spend their time MS at 402-559-4498 to learn more enrollalternative your childwinays this * other spending time in front moms” of the television r playing video games. Playing outside with Youthan may think us “special have itopretty rough. friends & getting iDay nvolved in sports omanage r exercise classes with peers get is a greally reat ay to get in shape Caregiver for Rural Nebraska Families in wCass County We have no choice. We just life when things tough. while developing ocial skills the & uilding relationships. Theraplayce is ocan ffering an for Exercise We've made itsthrough days we thought we'd never make itcome through. O'Hana Kids News is looking to bput together a day where caregivers a few&hours and We've even impressed our own selves with all that we do!oor Fitness Calass, which wsee ill gaet chiropractor, your child up have & moving! E ach class w ill can caonsist f stretches & aerobic have massage, a great meal, maybe mani a pedi, possibly have someone doing activities, hair. Just&a sday caregivers get tdone just a couple of hours, ome where classes us will be based can around eam sin ports. We've gained patience beyond loveanything we never dreamed ofor giving. something that makes us happy :). measure, I haven't in Cass County south of there, for seen We worry about theto future but know “special” life's living! caregivers. If anyWfamilies would interested something like aworth this, PLEASE either give me a call or Your child will learn: hat do with tbe heir free this time; in Age appropriate ctivities; Social Interaction. We have bad days hurt sometimes, but we many hold our up high. send me email. I will base on how people contact me about it. &I know the Benefits of an Exercise for Cand hildren Aeven re: Bdoing etter sthis leep patterns; Weight Cheads ontrol; Increase Muscle We feel joy and thankfulness more often than weyou cry. need is there. Justpride let meand know. I am interested in any comments have regarding what you Bone Strength; Increase M otor Control; Increase Coordination & Balance; Increase Self Esteem; would like in a short day like this also. Is childcare something to look at too? Just let me know, Increase Cardiovascular Endurance; No, Increase Good Cholesterol. Heather 402-227-5304 or ohanakidsnews@yahoo.com For ourAckman kids, we aren't just SUPERMOMS, we do so much more :) We are cheerleaders, nurses, and therapists who don't walk out the door. Requirements: P lease m ake s ure y our c hild i s d ressed a ppropriately f or p hysical activity. Also we We handle rude remarks and unkind stares, with dignity and grace. require your child e independent with walking & cerased. an follow simple 2 -‐3 step instructions. Even though thebpain they bring cannot be
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A standard DRAMA AT THE ROSE class can be rambunctious & noisy, an environment not suited to all children. If your child has a Sensory Processing or Autism Spectrum Disorder, we strongly suggest that you begin by enrolling him/her in one of our Autism/Sensory Friendly classes. These classes are offered in partnership with AYou utism Society of N ebraska & feature a have special erformance at the end of the session!!! may think us “special moms” itppretty rough. We just manage life when things get really tough. We have no choice. we'd never make it through. Class #1: It’s All Greek to Me We've made it through the days we thoughtClass #2: Jumanji We've even impressed our own selves with all we For Grades 8 -‐12 For that Grades 4 -‐can 7 do! Saturdays, 9:00 am to 10:00 am Saturdays, 10:30 am to 11:30 am We've gained patience beyond measure, love we never dreamed of giving. Help us rewrite h istory! What would happen if Helen We of Troy was uabout gly? the future but This cknow lass is bthis ased o“special” n the m ovie, life's Jumanji, a fantasy film about a worry worth living! What if Odysseus encountered a four-‐eyed Cyclops? Together, we w ill put supernatural board game. Together, e will heads craft our own board game, We have bad days and hurt sometimes, but we holdwour up high. a new twist on some of our favorite ancient myths. Instructors: ennifer our own theme song & follow the we clues of a wild adventure! We feel Jjoy and pride andcompose thankfulness more often than cry. Ettinger & Shannon Rzucidlo Instructors: Kevin Ehrhart & Shannon Rzucidlo For our kids, we aren't just SUPERMOMS, No, we do so much more :) We are cheerleaders, nurses, and therapists who don't walk out the door. Tuition irude s $30 remarks per ASD Student We handle and unkind stares, with dignity and grace. To register, please contact D eprecia Wright at pain depreciaw@rosetheater.org r (402)502-‐4617 Even though the they bring cannot be oerased. NOTE: Rose Educators are NOT behavioral specialists, & one-‐on-‐one supervision is NOT a vailable. Please inform the Rose T heater of any special needs PRIOR to the start of the class, THANKS!
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May 14 PRISM Meeting: The Facts of Life and More LOCATION: ESU #3, 6949 South 110 th Street, Calamus/Platte Room on the Lower Level, OMAHA TIME: 6:30 – 8:30 pm COST: FREE Important Tidbits for Families pages 2 - 6 MORE INFO: Denise Gehringer at dgehringer@olliewebbinc.org or 402-346-5220 ext 33 to leave State-Wide page 6 a RSVP Message RSVP EARLY to reserve your spot! Space is LIMITED!! Bellevue, Cedar Bluff & Columbus page 7 DESCRIPTION: This session is presented by Leslie Walker-Hirsch, M.Ed., FAAMR. This educational Fremont & Grand Island page 8 event will provide information addressing: Sexuality and Intimacy for People with intellectual &ALL Hastings page 9 Special Needs. For the very Disabilities. This information isGretna relevant to ages of people with pages 10 - to 15make puberty easier. For the older young, Leslie addresses things you Lincoln can do in the early years Norfolk - 16issues and concerns. You WILL NOT ages she offers practical strategies to addresspages sexually15 related North Platte 16and the book, The Facts of Life . . . want to miss this! Leslie is the author of the Circles page program and More: Sexuality and Intimacy for People Disabilities. Omaha pageswith 16 -Intellectual 24
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May 20 MFLC Days For Military Families LOCATION: Red Cross Office, 2912 So. 80 th Ave, OMAHA TIME: 1:00 – 5:00 pm You think us “special moms” it pretty rough. MOREmay INFORMATION: Contact Barb Shupehave at Barbara.e.shupe@ahsg.us We have no choice. We justservices manage when getwith really tough. DECRIPTION: MFLC Consultation arelife provided at things no charge, no records kept. Eligible We've made it military through the days we&thought we'd never make it&through. individuals include service members their significant others (children adults), whether We've even impressed our own selves with all that we can do! legally related or not. This is a short-term solution focused consultation, not psychotherapy. If possible please call ahead to schedule an appointment. You can schedule on a different date if the We've gained beyond measure, love we never dreamed of giving. one listed doesn’t patience work. We worry about the future but know this “special” life's worth living! We have bad days and hurt sometimes, but we hold our heads up high. May 21 We feel joy and pride and thankfulness more often than we cry. CHADD – Parent & Caregiver Support Group (Every 3 r d Tuesday Monthly) For families & caregivers of children & adolescents with ADHD For our kids, we aren't just SUPERMOMS, No, we do so much more :) LOCATION: PTI Nebraska Office, 6805 Grover Street, OMAHA We are cheerleaders, nurses, and therapists who don't walk out the door. TIME: 7:00 pmrude remarks and unkind stares, with dignity and grace. We handle MORE though INFO: Contact Bobbiethey at Bobbielavolletteshuey@yahoo.com Even the pain bring cannot be erased.
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Therapies and treatment routes are a lot for us to digest, We don't know what the future holds, but give our kids our best. None of us can be replaced, so we don't get many breaks. It wears us out, but to help our kids, we'll do whatever it takes!
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JuneWe 1 are selfless, not by choice you see. Our kids just have many needs. AMC Sensory Movie EPIC 2-D We're not outFriendly to change the* world, but want to plant some seeds. We our kids That is our aim. For want Individuals withaccepted. special needs & really their immediate family When we look them, just seeS kids. We hope you'll do the same. LOCATION: AMCatOak Viewwe 24, 3555 140 th Plaza, OMAHA AMC Star 17, 3220 23 rd Avenue, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA -April Vernon TIME: 10:00 am MORE INFO: www.amctheatres.com Oakview # 402-691-0000 Star 17 # is 712-325-8924 DESCRIPTION: AMC Entertainment and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by Autism and Other Disabilities a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis with the “Sensory Friendly Films” program. The movie auditoriums will have their lights brought up, the sound turned down, and AMC’s “Silence is Golden” policy isn’t enforced J There will be no previews so plan to arrive early as the movie will start at 10 am! AMC is also being generous in allowing our families bring in their own GFCF snacks. Important Tidbits for Families pages 2 - 6 Regular concessions are also available for purchase.
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Bellevue, Cedar Bluff & Columbus page 7 June 22 & Grand Island page 8 Car Seat Safety CheckFremont Event & Hastings page 9 to inspect &/or install Certified Child Passenger Gretna Safety (CPS) Technicians on site Lincoln pages 103308 - 15Sampson Way, BELLEVUE LOCATION: Alegent Creighton Clinic Bellevue, TIME: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Norfolk pages 15 - 16 MORE INFO: call 402-850-6303 North Platte page 16 DESCRIPTION: What to expect?Omaha Bring children if possible, Expectant parents are welcome too! pages 16 - 24 Parent/Guardian will fill out form, bring car and carpages seat manual Resources formanual Families x if possible. Plan on spending 30 min per car seat. If possible bring a spouse, friend or relative to help. You will install Classifieds page 29 the car seat with the techs guidance so you know how to do it in the future. No appointment needed.
Contact Richard Troia June 29 402-‐697-‐8400 x201 AMC Sensory Friendly Movie * MONSTERS UNIVERSITY Help us Expand our Reach, Pass us along to families you needs know whoimmediate could use this information!!! rtroia@aspecialsitter.com For Individuals with special & their family LOCATION: AMC Oak View 24, 3555 S 140 th Plaza, OMAHA AMC Star 17, 3220 23 rd Avenue, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA See “Our Story” on Page 8
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TIME: 10:00 am MORE INFO: www.amctheatres.com Oakview # 402-691-0000 Star 17 # is 712-325-8924 DESCRIPTION: AMC Entertainment and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by Autism and Other Disabilities a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis with the “Sensory Friendly Films” program. The movie auditoriums will have their lights brought up, the sound turned down, and AMC’s “Silence is Golden” policy isn’t enforced J There will be no previews so plan to arrive early as the movie will start at 10 am! AMC is also being generous in allowing our families bring in their own GFCF snacks. Regular concessions are also available for purchase.
Edition #24 May 2012
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Omaha UPCOMING Events May is Better Speech & Hearing Month May 9 is National School Nurse Day
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All Classes led by licensed Occupational Therapists
Special Needs Mom's WHERE: Creighton Pediatric Therapy 16910 Frances Street, Suite 102, OMAHA
You may think us “special moms” have it pretty rough. We have no choice. We just manage life when things get really tough. WHEN: J une 3 t o 1 4, E VERY M onday, Wednesday & it Friday We've made it through the days we thought we'd never make through. We've even impressedTIME: our own selves all that we can do! 8:30 am with to 10:00 am
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For our kids, we aren't just SUPERMOMS, No, we do so much more :) We are cheerleaders, nurses, and therapists who don't walk out the door. We handle rude remarks and unkind stares, with dignity and grace. Even though the pain they bring cannot be erased.
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Therapies and treatment routes are a lot for us to digest, We don't know what the future holds, but give our kids our best. None of us can be replaced, so we don't get many breaks. It wears us out, but to help our kids, we'll do whatever it takes!
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Midwest LIFEfest Epilepsy Conference We are selfless, not by choice Our kids just havefor many needs. & see. Nebraska Walk Epilepsy Proudly serving over 8,500+ families -- NOWyou Across all of Nebraska!!! We're not out to change the world, but want to plant some seeds. We want our kids accepted. That really is our aim.
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When we look at them, we just see kids. hope you'll do the same. August 24 &We 25 May is Better Speech & Hearing Month Registration will start soon, go to Day May 9 is National School Nurse www.EpilepsyLIFE.org f or m ore i nformation May 13 is Mother's Day
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August 24 – LIFEfest 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Salvation Army KROC Center, 2825 Y Street, O MAHA 25 –for Epilepsy Walk pages 2 - 6 ImportantAugust Tidbits Families 7:00 am to Noon State-Wide page 6 Bob Kerry Bridge @ MBluff iller’s L& anding Riverfront Trail You may think us “special moms” have itColumbus pretty rough. Bellevue, Cedar page 7 We have no choice. We just manage when page things8get really tough. Fremont & Grandlife Island We've made it through the days we thought we'd never There will be a panel discussion with physicians specializing in make it through. Gretna & Hastings page 9 we We'veBeven impressed our own selves with aall that can do! epilepsy; reakout sessions o n treatment options latest Lincoln pages 10 -nd 15 techniques; Kids fun time including games, crafts, and swimming; Norfolk pages 15 - we 16 never dreamed of giving. We've gained patience beyond measure, love Vendor tables with valuable information and experts on site We worry about the future but know this “special” life's worth living! North Platte page 16 We have bad days and hurt sometimes, but we Omaha pages 16 - 24hold our heads up high. We feel joy and pride and thankfulness more often Resources for Families pagesthan x we cry. Classifieds page 29
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Camp ThemeNo, Weeks For our kids, we aren't just SUPERMOMS, we do Available so much more :) We are cheerleaders, nurses, and therapists who don't walk out the door. For Campers Ages 6 – 21 with special needs of ALL abilities!! We handle rude remarks and unkind stares, with dignity and grace. Even though the pain they bring cannot be erased.
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and treatment routes June 10-‐14 “Back to the Future” Therapies are a lot for ususe to digest, along to families you know who could this information!!! June 1holds, 7-‐21 but give our “Mystery at Cbest. RCC Manor” We don't know what the future kids our June 2 4-‐28 “Out o f t his None of us can be replaced, so we don't get many breaks. World” It wears us out, but to help our kids, we'll do whatever it takes! July 1-‐5 “It’s a Party in the USA”
July 8-‐12
“Adventure on the High Seas”
August 5-‐9
“CRCC’s Got Talent”
We are selfless, not by choice see. Our kids“Mad just W have needs. July 1you 5-‐19 orld many of Science” We're not world, some seeds. out to change the July 22-‐26 but want to plant “Games Galore” We want our kids accepted. That really is our aim. July 29-‐Aug. 2 “Superhero Training Camp” When we look at them, we just see kids. We hope you'll do the same.
-- April Vernon
For More Information or to register for one camp or all of them J Contact: Lori Maire at 402-895-4000 or lmaire@crccomaha.org Registration is required in advance of camp!!
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Edition #24 May 2012
Proudly serving over 8,500+ families -- NOW Across all of Nebraska!!!
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May is Better Speech & Hearing Month May 9 is National School Nurse Day
A Special Sitter was inspired by our ongoing journey of parenting our family, which includes 2 kids with special needs, & we believe that our experiences can help you experience the fullness of blessings we have received as we have raised our family.
Services Offered: Companionship Services Personal Care Services Home Helper Services
For More Information Contact Richard Troia 402-‐697-‐8400 x201 rtroia@aspecialsitter.com See “Our Story” on Page 8
OmahaMay UPCOMING Events 13 is Mother's Day Pediatric Therapy CNeeds enter’s FRIENDSHIP Special Mom'sCAMP
WHEN: Ages 6 – 8; Monday & Wednesdays, June 3 to July 10; 8:30 am to 9:30 am Ages 9 – 12; Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 4 to July 11 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm You may think us “special moms” have it pretty rough.
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MORE INFORMATION: Contact PTC at office@ptcne.org or call 402-‐932-‐2782 We are selfless, not by choice you see. Our kids just have many needs. We're not out to change the world, but want to plant some seeds. We want our kids accepted. That really is our aim. When we look at them, we just see kids. We hope you'll do the same. -- April Vernon
True Buddy Therapy Sheep Club
DATES: Monday, June 10 & 24; Monday, July 8 & 22 WHERE: 13714 South 84th Street, Papillion (Just south of Hwy 370) TIME: 6:00 – 7:30 pm COST: FREE but Registration is REQUIRED J SHEEP S HOW DATE: August 3 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm (during Sarpy/Douglas County Fair)
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The True Buddy Therapeutic Sheep CTidbits lub started in PFamilies apillion, Nebraska Important for pagesin 2the - 6summer of 2009 with my herd of 4-‐H kids and our sheep. At State-Wide our county & state fair, 6w e noticed how children with special page needs & children with m edical challenges were drawn o our sheep &page how the Bellevue, Cedar Bluff & tColumbus 7 sheep responded to these gifted individuals. OFremont ut of this, the rue Buddy Therapeutic & TGrand Island page S8heep Club was launched. Gretna & Hastings page 9 Our program pairs children with special needs pages or children ith medical challenges with a youth Lincoln 10 -w15 volunteer & a sheep. This gives volunteer youth the opportunity Norfolk pages 15 - 16 to work with children who are disabled, & to participate in community service projects. turn, it is providing occupational & North Platte page In 16 physical therapy to children with special needs or children with medical challenges through the Omaha pages 16 - 24 interactions with our sheep. Children who have limited to no use of their hands grab ahold of a lead Resources for Families pages x rope & h ave t he t ime o f t heir l ives. P hysical therapy comes naturally when our True Buddies walk a FACEBOOK too!! Classifieds page 29 Registration for our 2013 season sheep. Expressive l anguage & communication is increased. The power of touch engages children. begins January 1 and will end at the Children who lack response, give response. Our sheep truly engage in the process & become docile. Thanks for Reading OKN!! end of February. While that might all sound very clinical, if you ever attend one of our True Buddy – Luv A Lamb Our website, sessions you may find . . . a lot of sheep play involving water hoses, soap suds, water-‐filled boots, www.challengerlittleleague.org, Help us Expand our Reach, Pass tiaras, us along families know who could use thiskinformation!!! feather to boas, bandanas, oyou bstacle courses, basketball hoops, laughing ids, friendship, & a place is up but under construction. where “everyone knows your name!” If you cannot find the i nformation you need there please e-‐mail us MORE INFORMATION: donna@luvalamb.com or Kathy@luvalamb.com admin@challengerlittleleague.org or (402)510-‐3989 & we will mail out some i nformation Check o ut o ur w ebsite also at www.luvalamb.com & a registration.
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