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IMPORTANT TIDBITS Events  FOR FAMILIES Lincoln Ongoing

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Pediatric speech, language & feeding therapy

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Specializing in Autism

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Specializing in Deaf/Hard of Hearing & Cochlear Implants

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Specializing in Late Talkers & Developmental Delay

402-327-2500 8055 O Street, Suite S110 Lincoln, NE 68510

www.heartlandspeech.com Find us on FACEBOOK too!

Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Speech Therapy

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Check out any event changes, after publication SOUTH-WEST LOCATION th additions & MORE 7945 S. 15 St., Suite D at our blog: NE LINCOLN, www.ohanakidsnews. NEW NORTH LOCATION blogspot.com 4640 Bair Ave In Superior Pointe Shopping Center

For more information, LINCOLN, NE or advertising rates Call 402-742-7400 please contact us at: To schedule an appointment At402-227-5304 either location, TODAY!!

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 JUNE Events

When we look at them, we just see kids. We hope you'll do the same.

Exceptional -- April Vernon Parent Magazine June Magazine (Date not atchildren time ofwith printing, call for date) foravailable parents of developmental disabilities and other special needs. You can get The Arc edition of Lincoln: Young Adult Just Social a digital of this magazine, go Club to www.eparentdigital.com type in the EMAIL: For High School students or developmental 155rw@eparent.com andwith use intellectual the PASSWORD: specialneeds todisabilities access editions digitally. This LOCATION: Joyo LINCOLN information is alsoTheater, listed in the back of OKN under Website Resources. TIME: 4:00 pm - ? nd COST: FREE& Bounds Pediatric Therapy NEW 2 Leaps LOCATION MORE INFO: Call Adam to REGISTER at 402-421-8866 or arcifss@windstream.net Leaps and Bounds Pediatric Therapy, located in Lincoln, has now added a South-West location in DESCRIPTION: Come join us as we Tidbits watch a movie, eat pizza, & pages plan upcoming events! at See The S. Arc15 th St., Lincoln, in addition to their North location in Lincoln. The new clinic 7945 Important for Families 2 -is6located Suite D (just f14th Street, between Pine Lake Road of Lincoln ad oneast pageo 22 for more information. State-Wide page 6 and Yankee Hill Road). Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Speech Therapy services are available at BOTH locations! Bellevue, Cedar Bluff & Columbus page 7 callavailable 402-742-7400 at either locations. June Please (Date not at timeto ofschedule printing, an callappointment for date) Fremont & Grand Island page 8 We look forward to seeing you! The Next Step Employment Program Gretna & Hastings page 9 LOCATION: Lefler Middle School Cafeteria, LINCOLN ** Call to verify Lincoln ifpages 10 - 15 MORE INFO: Contact Adam at 402-421-8866 interested Norfolk pages 15 -and 16Goodwill Industries. NEW Marla FischerDESCRIPTION: This is a collaboration of The Arc of Lincoln North page 16 Lemke from The Arc of Nebraska will discussPlatte the rights of employees and Dr. Jack Kirkland will Omaha pages 16 - 24 employment, whether full or partdiscuss how to prepare a resume. If you’re interested in finding time, The Arc of Lincoln would like to help. for SeeFamilies The Arc of Lincoln adxon page 22 for You!!! more info. To best Serve Resources pages

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ohanakidsnews@gmail.com Thank You to too!! all L&B Families FACEBOOK Classifieds page 29 for their support as we begin June (Date Not Available at time of printing, call for information) th * Physical Therapy * Occupational Therapy * Thanks for Reading OKN!! our 6 year of service in The Arc Mentoring Program O’Hana Kids’ News is not responsible for SpeechLINCOLN Therapy * Lincoln, Now at a NEWor LOCATION: Lefler Middle School*Cafeteria, anyNorth events; including cancellations, changes after print. It is your TIME: 3:00 pm Location, responsibility to check with each contact MORE INFO: Contact Adam at 402-421-8866 if interested & WELCOME to allour New Families to verify information that we have Pass us along to Help usthe Expand Reach, families you know who couldNORTH use thisLOCATION information!!! SOUTH-WEST LOCATION DESCRIPTION: This mentoring program is pairing UNL students with high school students in the area. to L&B South!! provided to you. th 2550 Superior St. for Suite 160 S. 15 St. to Suite D We have many UNL7945 students excited participate in this program, just looking some more high Lincoln, NE22 for more info Lincoln, NE school students! J Call if you are interested!! See The Arc of Lincoln Ad on page

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Edition #24 May 2012 Proudly serving over 8,500+ families -- NOW Across all of Nebraska!!!

May is Better Speech & Hearing Month

Proudly serving over 8,500+ families --National NOW Across of Nebraska!!! May 9 is SchoolallNurse Day

May 13 is Mother's Day

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May is Better Speech & Hearing Month Lincoln JUNE Events May 9 is National School Nurse Day

OUTPATIENT PEDIATRIC THERAPIES PT, OT, SPEECH & FEEDING

Specialized Summer Workshops FUN WITH FRIENDS functional communication for 10-14 year olds. IMPORTANT TIDBITS

May 13 is Mother's Day Special Needs Mom's

June 3 Pediatric Parent Support Group: Every 1 s t & 3 r d Monday of the Month This support group is for parents, with children, who have acquired injuries. You may think us “special have it pretty rough. Hospital, LOCATION: Alexis Verzalmoms” Children’s Rehabilitation We have no choice. We just lifeHospital, when things getSouth reallySt., tough. Lower Level ofmanage Madonna 5401 LINCOLN Madonna: the main of theit AVCRH We've made itAtthrough theEnter daysthrough we thought we'dentrance never make through. TIME: 7:30 pm our own selves with all that we can do! We've6:30 even–impressed You may usMichelle “special moms” haveoritmhawleyg@windstream.net pretty rough. MORE INFO:think Contact at 402-499-4227 or Page 3 manage life when things get really tough. We Nordness have noat choice. We just Amy 402_483-9697 We've gained patience beyond measure, love we never dreamed of giving. We've madeThis through the is days we thought we'd neverCome make it through. DESCRIPTION: support nowthis lead by a parent, Michelle. & expand your knowledge We worry aboutitthe futuregroup but know “special” life's worth living! We've even impressed our ownfrom selves all that can do! to inpatient families while gaining insights & encouragement otherwith parents. This we group is open

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This workshop is for ANYONE!! You will learn how to easily & cost effectively turn the toys that your We the your future but know this “special” life's worth living! June & worry 18 child already has, & isn't using because of physical limitations, into4 toys that areabout adapted For our kids, we aren'tto just hurt SUPERMOMS, No, webut dos twe so much more :) rd We have bad and sometimes, hold our heads up high. Night: For a Disability (1 & 3 Tuesday Monthly) child!! You will learn how to install a jack into a single function toyBowling & convert it intodays a toyANYONE that is with We cheerleaders, nurses, therapists who don't walk out the door. Weare feel joyaand pride andand thankfulness operated with a switch. You will learn how to assemble a switch. For You will make detachable cord Individuals with a disability of any kindmore often than we cry. We handle remarks stares,48 with dignity and grace. th that runs from the toy to the switch. You will be able to do this, AND you will rude goParkway home with aand unkind LOCATION: Lanes, 2555 South St., LINCOLN working switch toy & switch. Best of all, your child's toy will look Even professionally adapted, by YOU!! though pain they bring be erased.No, we do so much more :) For our just cannot SUPERMOMS, TIME: 6:00kids, pmthe towe 8:00aren't pm You have seen that the switch operated toys are sometimes 8x as We much to order, than if you could cheerleaders, nurses, and therapists who don't walk out the door. COST:are $5.00 bowl, $3.00 forI shoe rental buy the toy & put the switch in for a few dollars, yourself. Dates/Times will be to determined when We handle rude remarks and with dignity and grace. Therapies and treatment routes areunkind a lot forstares, us to digest, INFO: Call Rick Haith at are 402-413-3722 have 4 or more people interested in the class. This class is FREE, MORE however donations of any kind Even though the pain they holds, bring cannot be kids erased. We don't knowinformation! what the IN future our our best. appreciated. Contact Aaron today at aaronmiller555@gmail.com for more REGISTRATION: Call Rick ADVANCE bybut thegive FRIDAY before!!!

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Together,–we can do&anything. Therapies andbut treatment are do a lot for usitto digest, A & D Waiver Aged Disabled Waiver assistance, It wears usplease out, ourroutes kids, we'll whatever havetoahelp caregiver or family member there totakes! help them. People of ALL ages and 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? abilities are encouraged to come in from the cold this winter and bowl with us!! Adaptive equipment None of us can be replaced, so we don't get many breaks.

We are selfless, not bylightweight choice kids just have many If your child is on this waiver, do you know that it makes your income guidelines non-existent? Noyou see. Our such as bowling ramps, balls, or bowling balls withneeds. handles will be available on Iteach wears us out, but toyou help bowling our kids, we'll do whatever it takes! cap on your income. Just have to use the 2 hours minimum respite and every month, We're not out to change the world, butiswant to an plant some seeds. site!! Of course use of theso bumper lanes always option too!! 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. are our selfless, not by choice you see. Our kids just have many needs. 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. June 9 not out to change the buthope want to plant premiums paid for for BOTH you and your child, through theWe're HIPP program? Has to the MFLC Days same family policy, but they will cover all the insurance premiums for your entire family!! We want our kids accepted. That really is our aim. For Military For us this was $1,200 in premiums, because we are self-employed, don't havelook aFamilies corporate 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 LOCATION: out about this program, andLINCOLN we are Air Guard, waiting on our reimbursement to arrive!! So cool. For 5 years weTIME: were told that our income dictated 9:00Vernon am to 1:00 pm -- April the medicaid that our son received, for us that meant we had to either stay in this little income box MORE INFORMATION: Contact Renee Duffek at 402-219-2446 or renee.duffek@ahsg.us or Barb of like $45,000 or make an additional $100,000 to cover the expenses in therapy and medical at 402-613-3080 or barb.shupe@ahsg.us out any event services that our Check sons receives on an annual basis minimum. TheShupe guidelines to be on the A&D DECRIPTION: Consultation Waiver, I do not know forafter sure what they are. If you want to know, I can find out,MFLC just email me. I services are provided at no charge, with no records kept. Eligible changes, publication out any know thatCheck my son qualifies, andevent if has something to do with beingindividuals fed solely include by g-button, andservice being members & their significant others (children & adults), whether military additions & MORE non-independent. you want the contact information for the HIPP program, justor shoot anisemail changes, If after publication legally related not. me This a short-term solution focused consultation, not psychotherapy. If at our blog: on that also, or ask your Service Coordinator specifically about it. possible There are many programs out please call ahead to schedule for an appointment. You can on a different date if the additions & MORE Important Tidbits Families pages 2 - schedule 6 there available to help families like ours out. We just need to get the word out there for families to one listed doesn’t work. at our blog: State-Wide page 6 access that information. If you know of a program, that would benefit families, email me. www.ohanakidsnews. Important Tidbits for Families pages 2 - 6 ohanakidsnews@gmail.com We will research it and get the correct information out to all Bluff & Columbus page 7 Bellevue, Cedar blogspot.com State-Wide page 6 www.ohanakidsnews. June 12 the families.

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Fremont &Cedar Grand Island page 8 Bellevue, Bluff Columbus page 7 Special Needs Planning Seminar: Letter of & Intent blogspot.com Parent Group withinformation, kids with combined hearing & vision loss Gretna & Hastings page 9 Fremont & Nebraska, Grand Island page 8 Circle, LINCOLN LOCATION: Community Alternatives 3300 Folkways For more The Nebraska Technical Assistance Project on Deaf-Blindness has TIME: conducted 7:00 training to 8:30 this pm year Lincoln Gretna & Hastings page 9 pages 10 - 15 For more information, or advertising rates specific to parents of children who have a combined hearing & vision loss. The 402-343-8388 training has been in MORE INFO: or mbrandeau@financialguide.com Lincoln pages orwith advertising rates Norfolk pages 15 - 16 10 - 15 please contact us at:on Deaf-Blindness (NCDV2.0). A total of 7 parents have partnership the National Consortium DESCRIPTION: A letter of intentNorfolk is used to provide information, to future care providers of your pages participated in a series of training from May 2011 through October 2011. They are now please contact usactivities at: North Platte page 16 15 - 16 child in the event seriouslyNorth disabledPlatte or pass away unexpectedly. It is intended to working on their leadership goals & have another planned meeting in April 2012, as you well are as ongoing 402-227-5304 16 Omaha pages 24page the complementTeam, the other planning you have done16 and- captures myriad information not contained meetings in the future. They are called the Nebraska DB Parent Leadership & have provided 402-227-5304 Omaha pages 16 -x 24 ohanakidsnews@gmail.com Resources for Families pages lots ofohanakidsnews@gmail.com support to the state deaf-blind project. It is the intent of this team to provide one-on-one elsewhere. The letter of intent consolidates most everything important to your child’s care – you Resources for FamiliesAt pages x too!! or face to-face with othercould interaction either viaFACEBOOK phones, technoloty parents in the state who have a your son call it an owner’s manual for or daughter. this workshop we will be helping you Classifieds page 29 FACEBOOK too!! *

child birth to age 21 with a combined hearing & vision loss. If you want to be connected to one of prepare a letter of intent for your Classifieds child. these parents, please contact Teresa Coonts at the number and email listed above. This is an Thanks forworking Reading OKN!! exciting group offor parents & learnin together for the purpose of supporting other families in Thanks Reading OKN!! the future.

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Lincoln JUNE Events May is Better Speech & Hearing Month May 9 is National School Nurse Day

May 13 is Mother's Day

June 17 Pediatric Parent Support Group: Every 1 s t & 3 r d Monday of the Month This support group is for parents, with children, who have acquired injuries. LOCATION: Inside Madonna, TBD, Call Michelle for more information TIME: 6:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:30 pm MORE INFO: Contact Michelle at 402-499-4227 or mhawleyg@windstream.net or Amy Nordness at 402_483-9697 DESCRIPTION: This support group is now lead by a parent, Michelle. Come & expand your knowledge You may think us â&#x20AC;&#x153;special momsâ&#x20AC;? have it pretty rough. while gainingno insights & encouragement from other This group open totough. inpatient families We have choice. We just manage lifeparents. when things getisreally also, just made let us know so we can monitor while we'd you are at group. We've it through the daysyour we child thought never make it through.

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We've even impressed our own selves with all that we can do! June 19 MFLC Days We've gained patience beyond measure, love we never dreamed of giving. For Families WeMilitary worry about the future but know this â&#x20AC;&#x153;specialâ&#x20AC;? life's worth living! LOCATION: Airdays Guard, LINCOLN We have bad and hurt sometimes, but we hold our heads up high. TIME: 7:30joy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:30 NOTE CHANGE! We feel andam pride andTIME thankfulness more often than we cry. MORE INFORMATION: Contact Renee Duffek at 402-219-2446 or renee.duffek@ahsg.us or Barb For our kids, we aren't just SUPERMOMS, No, we do so much more :) Shupe at 402-613-3080 or barb.shupe@ahsg.us We are cheerleaders, nurses, and are therapists who don't walk the kept. door.Eligible DECRIPTION: MFLC Consultation services provided at no charge, with noout records We handle rude remarks unkind stares, with others dignity and grace. individuals include military serviceand members & their significant (children & adults), whether Even related thoughorthe bring cannot erased. legally not. pain This they is a short-term solutionbe focused consultation, not psychotherapy. If possible please call ahead to schedule an appointment. You can schedule on a different date if the Therapies andwork. treatment routes are a lot for us to digest, one listed doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t 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. June 22 It wearsParent us out,Support but to help Asperger Groupour kids, we'll do whatever it takes!

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July 25 Fremont & Grand Island page 8 Parents of Kids with Food Gretna Allergies & Support Grouppage 9 Hastings For parents of children with food allergies Lincoln pages 10 - 15 LOCATION: Indigo Bridge Book Store, LINCOLN Norfolk pages 15 - 16 TIME: contact for time Platte page 16 MORE INFO: Email Janet at LincolnNorth PKFA@yahoo.com or 402-438-0306 or webpage at Omaha pages 16 - 24 https://sites.google.com/site/lincolnpkfa/ Resources for Families pages x be better advocates for our DESCRIPTION: The meeting is primarily for parents, that way we can Classifieds page infants 29 children. Some topics can be sensitive. We also welcome up to a year, who are quiet.

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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 the30 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

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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You Kids mayNews thinkisus “special moms” have it where pretty rough. can come for a few hours and O'Hana looking to put together atoday 5:15 pm 6:30 pmcaregivers We have no We Transportation just manage life when things really tough. have a massage, see chiropractor, have a great meal, maybe aget mani or a pedi, possibly have $5choice. peraweek, Available for $16.00 more someone hair. Just a day caregivers getnever done in just aitcouple of hours, We'vedoing made it through thewhere daysus we thoughtcan we'd make through. Varied recreational & social activities with additional fees for some activities plus $1 something that makes us happy I haven't Cass County We've even impressed our:). own selvesseen withanything all thatinwe can do! or south of there, for per month caregivers. If any families would be interested in something like this, PLEASE either give me a call or send me angained email. I willat base even doing this how peopledreamed contact me it. I know the Call Debra 402-441-7901 orondwilliams@lincoln.ne.gov We've patience beyond measure, lovemany we never ofabout giving. need is worry there. about Just letthe me future know. Ibut am know interested any comments have regarding what you We thisin“special” life's you worth living! would in abad short dayand like this Is childcare look at too? Just let me know, Welike have days hurtalso. sometimes, butsomething we hold to our heads up high. Hi-Time Club Heather Ackman 402-227-5304 or ohanakidsnews@yahoo.com We feel joy and pride and to thankfulness oftenage than Jr High High Schoolmore through 21we cry.

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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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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. With inwe Basketball, Bocce,We Bowling, Flag do Football, Golf, When we competition look at them, just see kids. hope you'll the same.

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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 been working as aget licensed therapist at Behaven We have choice. We just manage life 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 Summer Session starts June 17!! 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. www.littlemusiciansinmotion.com We also will have a Speech State-Wide 6 too! Language Pathologist joining our teaching of some page classes

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& Grand Island page 8 True Buddy Farms – Home ofFremont Luv A Lamb Farm Tours Gretna & public Hastings 9 groups of any ages, & of The farm camps & clinics are open to the & arepage for any any abilities (daycare centers, BoyLincoln Scout Troops, pagesGirl 10 Scout - 15 Troops, neighborhood clubs, seniors programs, 4-H clubs, school clubs, family Norfolk pagesactivities, 15 - 16 vet students, senior citizens, animal lovers, etc.) North Platte page 16 LOCATION: 13714 S. 84 th Street, PAPILLION (few 16 miles south of 370 on 84 th St) Omaha pages - 24 TIME: Tuesday through Thursday, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ** After school hours available just call Resources for Families pages x COST: $10 per person Classifieds page 29 PLEASE CONTACT US for Questions, Reservations & Registration Forms: 402-578-2388 or www.luvalamb.com or donna@luvalamb.com DESCRIPTION: Our mission is to encourage & teach life skills to youth & adults through animal therapy & recreational farm work. Our focus is to enhance therapies for youth & adults with special needs, & to build relationships among youth in our community. We are a registered non-profit 501c3. We work closely Passwith us Sarpy/Douglas along to families who could use this information!!! 4-H & severalyou otherknow community programs.

Omaha Music Therapy Omaha Music Therapy is a private practice run by Emily R. Wadhams, HPMT, MT-BC. Emily is a board certified music therapist with over 10 years experience helping children with Autism achieve therapeutic goals using music. People with diagnosis on the autism spectrum often show a heightened interest & response to music, making it an excellent therapeutic tool to work with them. Music can: help clients communicate with family & loved ones; work towards developmental goals & IEP objectives; provide an outlet for aggression & agitation; help with relaxation; improve quality of life, & so much mmore! Please visit www.omahamusictherapy.com to learn more about how music therapy can help your loved one. Contact Emily at 408-835—7324 or ewadhams@omahamusictherapy.com

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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 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. Book club volunteer Facilitators are also needed to form new clubs in additional areas. For more informat ion ab out The Nex t Chapt er Boo k C lu b ple ase co ntact Denise Ge hringe r at dge hri nge r@ ollie webb inc .org

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Metro Stars Gymnastics Class for Kids with Special Needs “Special Stars” For children with a disability or special need. You may think us “special moms” have it pretty rough. We have no choice. We just manage life when things get really tough. LOCATION: Metro Stars Gymnastics, 13820 P Street, OMAHA We've made it through the days we thought we'd never make it through. TIME: Mondays at 7:15 pm; Wednesday at 7:00 pm; Fridays at 6:15 pm We've even impressed our own selves with all that we can do! COST: $60 MORE INFORMATION: 402-505-7600 or info@metrostarsgym.com you can also check We've gained patience beyond measure, love we never dreamed of giving. Out the website at www.metrostarsgym.com We worry about the future but know this “special” life's worth living! DESCRIPTION: Metro Stars Gymnastics, offers a Special Stars.sometimes, Designed by Elizabeth Lilla, who a doctorate We Need haveclass badcalled daysSpecial and hurt but we hold our holds heads up high.degree in Occupational Therapy, their gymnastics classes teach We the children about interaction, refine their more gross motor skills, encourage feel joy andsocial pride and thankfulness often than we cry.them to try new & difficult tasks, & serve to build their self-esteem! Call today to find out more information!!

For our kids, we aren't just SUPERMOMS, No, we do so much more :) Open Enrollment at Children’s Respite Care Center We are cheerleaders, nurses, and therapists who don't walk out the door. LOCATION: Children’s Respite Care Center Southwest & Northwest Locations, OMAHA We handle rude remarks and unkind stares, with dignity and grace. MORE INFORMATION: Contact Lori Maire, Assistant Director of Nursing, 402-895-4000 or lmaire@crccomaha.org Even though the pain they bring cannot be erased. DESCRIPTION: Children’s Respite Care Center provides individualized care for children with special needs from the age of 6 weeks to 21 years. We are currently accepting full & part-time enrollment at both locations for ourtreatment infant, toddler & preschool Calldigest, us for more information!! Therapies and routes are a classrooms. lot for us to

We don't know what the future holds, but give our kids our best. Activities at Stones Worth Stepping None of us can be replaced, so we don't get many breaks. For children with a disability or special need. It wears us out, but to help our kids, we'll do whatever it takes! LOCATION: Stones Worth Stepping, 600 N. 93 rd Street, OMAHA MORE INFORMATION: Call 402-391-2001 or www.stonesworthstepping.com We are selfless, not by choice you see. Our kids just have many needs. DESCRIPTION: Stones Worth Stepping will be offering several different for the kiddos with various specialtoneeds. classes are: Yogarilla: Build We're not out toclasses change world, but want plantThose some seeds. strength, posture & core by participating in yoga for the will focus on building balance, coordination & bilateral control while learning the Wechild! wantPoses our kids accepted. That really is our aim. connection between mind, body & spirit!! Sensory Boot Camp: in an intense boot camp session canyou'll fulfill even the same. greatest sensoryWhen we Participate look at them, we just see kids. Wethat hope do the seeker’s needs! The child can explore variety of sensory tasks to stimulate each sensory system: tactile, vestibular, proprioception while engaging with their peers! Social Butterfly Camp: Participants will learn to be a social butterfly! Group structure will imitate “play date” activities, recess -- April Vernon activities & summer activities to facilitate generalization to real life!! Yikes Bikes: Lessons to build those bike skills! Participants are encouraged to bring their own bicycle/helmet. Group bike class will ride just across the street on the Keystone Trail to increase speed, endurance, postural balance & steering! Don’t forget a water bottle!! Fine Motor/Creative Crafts: Children will engage in craft activities designed to increase those fine motor Check out any event skills! Finger Painting, decorative flower potting, & PenPal letters are all part of the fun!!

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changes, after publication Little Leaf Preschool for children with developmental disabilities additions & MORE Little Leaf was started to help all children with developmental disabilities reach their full academic potential. We provide early intervention services at our blog: starting at 18 months through the start of Kindergarten, & also provide Important tutoring services through the year, summer &2 extended Tidbits forschool Families pages - 6 school breaks. We have 2-3 hour preschool sessions 50 weeks of the year, using research based curriculum. State-Wide All our teachers page are trained in the curriculum they use. Little 6 www.ohanakidsnews. Leaf strongly encourages children of all abilities to learn at their own pace, which makes Little Bluff Leaf a wonderful place forpage typical Bellevue, Cedar & Columbus 7 children as well. We blogspot.com also offer daycare services. To learn more, go & toGrand www.mylittleleaf.org Fremont Island page 8You can contact us at O’Hana Kids News is not responsible for lovelearningomaha@gmail.com any events,. Including cancellations, or Gretna & Hastings page 9 For more information, changes after print. It is your Lincoln pages 10 - 15 or advertising responsibility to verify rates the information Dance Class for Students on the Autism Spectrum provided through the contact pages 15 - 16 please contact us at:information LOCATION: 2329 N. 90 th Street, Norfolk OMAHA provided. You can check the blog at st North Platte page 16 TIME: Sundays, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Begin the 1 Sunday www.ohanakidsnews.blogspot.com 402-227-5304 Omaha pages 16 - 24 after Labor Day, September 9) or our Facebook page as we try to update ohanakidsnews@gmail.com those with any information changes that Resources for Families pages x COST: $35 per month FACEBOOK have occurred after too!! publishing. MORE INFORMATION: Contact BROADWAY AT THE ROSE Classifieds page 29 Thanks for Reading OKN!!

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Omaha JUNE Events

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June 1 AMC Sensory Friendly Movie * EPIC 2-D For Individuals with special needs & their immediate family LOCATION: AMC Oak View 24, 3555 S 140 th Plaza, OMAHA AMC Star 17, 3220 23 rd Avenue, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA 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 You may think us “special moms” have it pretty rough. accepting environment on a monthly basis with the “Sensory Friendly Films” program. The movie We have no choice. We just manage life when things get really tough. auditoriums will have their lights brought up, the sound turned down, and AMC’s “Silence is Golden” We've made it through the days we thought we'd never make it through. policy isn’t enforced J There will be no previews so plan to arrive early as the movie will start at 10 We've even impressed our own selves with all that we can do! am! AMC is also being generous in allowing our families bring in their own GFCF snacks. Regular concessions are also patience available for purchase. We've gained beyond measure, love we never dreamed of giving.

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We worry about the future but know this “special” life's worth living! June 3We have bad days and hurt sometimes, but we hold our heads up high. Adults on the Group (1s t Monday every than month) We feel joy Spectrum and prideSupport and thankfulness more often we cry. For adults 18 & up, diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder or Asperger’s nd LOCATION: Pumpwe It aren't Up, 960 S. SUPERMOMS, 72 Street, OMAHA For our kids, just No, we do so much more :) TIME: – 8:00 pm We 6:30 are cheerleaders, nurses, and therapists who don't walk out the door. COST: We $5 handle rude remarks and unkind stares, with dignity and grace. Even though pain they bring cannot be erased. MORE INFO: Carol the Salber at 402-658-9962 or csalber30@gmail.com DESCRIPTION: This group is for members to come together to connect around common issues & Therapies and treatment routes are a lot for us to digest, interests, in a relaxed & supportive environment. We don't know what the future holds, but give our kids our best. June 3None of us can be replaced, so we don't get many breaks. st Autism Support Group ofkids, Everywe'll Month) It wears us out, but(1to Monday help our do whatever it takes! LOCATION: Pump It Up, 960 S. 72 nd Street, OMAHA We 6:00 are selfless, TIME: pm to 8:00 not pm by choice you see. Our kids just have many needs. We're notchild, out to world, but want to plant some seeds. COST: $5 per $10change max per the family We INFO: want Shawn our kids That really is our aim. MORE Neffaccepted. at 402-861-1947 When we look we see kids. hope you'll do your the family. same. Consider it a DESCRIPTION: Comeattothem, Pump It Upjust and climb, bounce,We & have a blast with family night out. You don’t have to participate in the support group meeting. You can also look at -- as April Vernon this a night to get the kids out & burn off some energy in a reduced cost/autism friendly environment. 2. Leave the kids at home (with Dad or Mom or Grandma or a babysitter) & join the support group for a chance to talk & meet other parents. The support group meets in a separate room away from the excited chaos. 3. Bring a helper to supervise/play with your kids & then the adults can come join the support group discussion. 4. One parent can play/supervise the kids & the other parent can attend the support group. All autism families are welcome. All ages are welcome. We have two bounce rooms in use & the equipment is even fun for the adults! You do not have to be a member of ASN or Omaha Support Group. Important Tidbits for Families pages 2 - 6

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is Better Speech & Hearing Month Radio ShowMay by Adult with Asperger Syndrome Camp Theme Weeks Available is National School Nurse Day “Parents Corner” is aMay radio 9 show, co-hosted by Brian King, LCSW. Brian is an adult with Asperger

For Campers 6 –back 21 inwith special needs of 3ALL Syndrome, who presented here inAges the area January. Brian also has boysabilities!! on the ASD spectrum. Brian will be sharing his parenting strategies and discussing them with a panel of parents. all the details you'll June need 3-‐7 to tune in and“It’s Bifugs Life” like Here is a link with call ain you would June it10-‐14 “Back His to taddress he Future” http:tinyurl.com/3gm58h7 Check out and pass it along. is: P.O. Box 994, West Chicago, IL 60186 if you would like to write to him. June 17-‐21 “Mystery at CRCC Manor”

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Project Lifesaver in Sarpy July 1-‐5 County

The Sarpy County Project Lifesaver in 2008 help locate missing Sheriff’s Office implemented July 8-‐12 “Adventure on to the High Seas” persons. Children with Autism or July Down Syndrome, who are at risk to wander, can have their safety 1 5-‐19 “Mad W orld o f S cience” You may think us “special moms” have it pretty rough. greatly enhanced through this program. Project Lifesaver emphasizes relationships between specially 22-‐26 life when things “Games alore” tough. We have no choice. We just July manage getGreally trained Sheriff’s personnel and individuals enrolled in the program BEFORE the need may arise for a We've made it through the days thought we'd “Superhero never make it through. July 2we 9-‐Aug. 2 Training Camp” rescue. During an initial home visit, Project Lifesaver enrollees are fitted with a personalized We've even impressed our own selves with all that we can do! August 5-‐9 “CRCC’s Got Talent” overview of the wristband transmitter and family members are provided with a comprehensive program. Trained in communicating with individuals with special needs, deputies will schedule a We've gained patience beyond loveone wecamp neverordreamed of giving. For More Information or maintain tomeasure, register for them monthly home visit to inspect and the equipment and getall to of know the J enrollee better on a We worry about the future but know this “special” life's worth living! more personal basis. The cost to participate in this program is minimal, at $10 Contact: Lori Maire at 402-895-4000 or lmaire@crccomaha.orga month. We have bad days and hurt sometimes, but we hold our heads up high. For more information on Project Lifesaver, contact Lt. Griger at 402-593-2288. Registration is required in advance camp!! We feel joy and pride and thankfulness more oftenof than we cry.

Heart Heroes Capes for children with CHD, a Non-Profit here in Nebraska

For year our approximately kids, we aren't justinfants SUPERMOMS, wewith do Congenital so much Heart moreDefects :) Every 40,000 are born in No, the US (CHD). CHD is are cheerleaders, nurses, andand therapists who don't walk out deaths. the door. most frequently occurring birth defect the leading cause of birth-related More than 50% of Junethe 4We to July 16 We handle rude remarks and unkind stares, with dignity and grace. children with CHD will require at least oneID/DD invasive surgery in their lifetime. And in the US, twice as many Ice Skating Lessons for Teems with Even though the pain they bring be of erased. children die from CHD each than fromcannot ALLStreet, forms childhood cancers, combined! Needless to say, the LOCATION: Ralston Ice year Arena, 7300 Q RALSTON survivors of –CHD their scars like with badges of honor. They Heroes”. Heart Heroes, Inc., is TIME: 6:30 7:30wear pm Every Tuesday, exception of no classare on our July“Heart 2 a non-profit organization that originated a few Nebraska who had children with CHD. After trying Therapies and treatment routes by are a lot for us moms, to digest, COST: $15 Registration Fee payable at the first class toWe coaxdon't their children through cardiology appointments and our heartkids surgeries, they took comfort in the know what the future holds, but give our best. MORE INFO: wondrous of be “super hero” capes to comfort theirmany children, and Heart Heroes was founded. Now, None ofpowers us can replaced, so we don't get breaks. DESCRIPTION: Thanks to a generous grant from around the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities, Down everywhere. hundreds of Heart Hero capes have been draped the little shoulders of CHD children It wears us out, but to help our kids, we'll do whatever it takes! Syndromedonating Alliance a ofHeart the Midlands is pleased to partner with to offer a Learn to Skate to donate Consider Hero Cape to a child with CHD by Blade going & toEdge www.heartherocapes.com aclass cape. a perpetual wait listdevelopmental of children who need theirThe capes to conquer their fears and give them forThere teens iswith intellectual and disabilities. lessons will follow the Special We are selfless, not by choice you see. Our kids just have many needs. courage. You can also join ourProgram Heart Heroes Facebook Group to see pictures of many ofsession. the cape recipients Olympics Figure Skating Badge with students excepted to earn 1 – 2 badges per We're not out to change theco-founders world, but want to plant seeds. and hear their stories. Contact the of Heroes at some heartheroes@yahoo.com. Instructor to our student ratio is 1:4. A buddy theHeart will be assigned to each student also. We want kids accepted. That from really isskate our club aim. “Children hold our hands for a moment, but our hearts forever.” ~ Anonymous Each session will consist of 6 weeks of lessons. A second and third session will be same. available for When we look at them, we just see kids. We hope you'll do the students to continue to work on earning badges or for new students to join. All skaters will be Exceptional Parent Magazine required to Vernon wear a helmet for the duration of each lesson. The helmet will be provided by DSA. -- April Magazine for parents of children with developmental disabilities and other special needs. You can get a digital edition of this magazine, Just go to www.eparentdigital.com type in the EMAIL: June 8 155rw@eparent.com and use the PASSWORD:nd specialneeds to access editions digitally. This Down Syndrome Super Mom’s Coffee (Every 2 Saturday Monthly) information is also listed in the back of OKN under Website Resources. For families with children who have Down Syndrome LOCATION: Paradise Bakery Village Pointe, 17305 Davenport, Suite 101, OMAHA Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy NEW 2nd LOCATION TIME: 8:30 am to 10:00 am Leaps and Bounds Pediatric Therapy, located in Lincoln, has now added a South-West location in MORE INFO: Casie Schlueter 402-658-4564 casie scThe hlu et er@yahoo.c om Lincoln, in addition to their at North location inorLincoln. new clinic is located 7945 S. 15 th St., Important for yet, Families pages - 6 month! atThe DESCRIPTION: If you haven’t beenTidbits to a meeting please come us2 this Suite D (just east o f14th Street, between Pine Lake Road andjoin Yankee Hill Road). key State-Wide page 6 & services ingredientTherapy, to our success is the mixture of all experiences the willingness to share at them. Welocations! Physical Occupational Therapy & our Speech Therapy are available BOTH can all benefit from Bellevue, the unique to challenges, obstacles opportunities face our children. If you Cedar Bluff &&Columbus page 7locations. Please call 402-742-7400 schedule an appointment at that either cannot the meetings, can request to join our FACEBOOK Group Fremont & Grand Island page 8 & then you can contribute on We lookmake forward to seeingyou you! your own time! Find us on FACEBOOK DSSMGroupconcessions Gretnaat& Hastings page 9 are also available for purchase.

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Lincoln pages 10 - 15

June 8 NEW Norfolk pages 15 - 16 Open Gym Time at The Barn (Every 2 nd Saturday Monthly) North Platte page 16 For families with children on the Autism Spectrum Omaha pages 16 - 24 LOCATION: The Barn, GRETNA, NE best pages x Serve You!!! TIME: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Resources for Families To COST: $5 per child (under age 1 is FREE and of course parents Classifieds page 29 are too!) MORE INFO: www.myplaybarn.com RSVP to 402-301-6829 at least 1 day in advance * Physical Therapy * Occupational Therapy * DESCRIPTION: Where kids can play and be kids in the safe environment that is provided!

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* Speech Therapy * any events; including cancellations, or changes after print. It is your June 12 responsibility to check with each contact Autism Society of Nebraska Presents A Night at the Planetarium to verify the information that we have LOCATION SOUTH-WEST LOCATION Help us Expand our Reach, Pass us Exclusively along to families youkids know who couldNORTH use this information!!! provided to you. For Families who have on the spectrum 2550 Superior St. Suite 160 7945 S. 15th St. Suite D O’Hana Kids News is not responsible for LOCATION: UNO – Kountze Planetarium, 6001 Dodge St, OMAHA any events,. Including cancellations, or Lincoln, NE Lincoln, NE TIME: 9:30 – 10:10 am changes after print. It is your responsibility to verify the information COST: $2.00 per person ages 5 & up Call 402-742-7400 to schedule an appointment provided through the contact information MORE INFO: rkiernan123@gmail.com or ASNSolarSystemShow.eventbrite.com provided. either TODAY! DESCRIPTION: Our kids love theat solar system!location, Attend this very exciting showing exclusively for our You can check the blog at autism families! Picture laying down and watching the stars move at night. It’s like a Dream Light www.ohanakidsnews.blogspot.com Pillow Pet – Times a Billion! Rusty Rocket’s Last Blast takes you on a tour of the solar system, while or our Facebook page as we try to update those with any information changes that learning about gravity, space travel, and the Sun, Moon and Planets. have occurred after publishing.

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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

NCDHH – The Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

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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 regardless of hearing ability resultingSpeech in fairness& and equality for all Nebraskans. Make sure to May is Better Hearing Month check out our website at www.ncdhh.ne.gov

May 9 National SchoolaNurse Day Exercise &is Fitness Classes t Theraplayce Dental ResearchMay Study Children with 13for is Mother's Day Disabilities *

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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 ssociated of with obesity. M any contact also have difficulty aintaining independence or & pKristi eer DeHaai, National a 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

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* other than spending time in front of the television or playing video games. Playing outside with You may think us “special moms” have it pretty rough. friends & getting iDay nvolved in sports omanage r exercise classes with peers iget s 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 E xercise O'Hana Kids News is looking to bput together a day where caregivers come a few&hours and We've made itsthrough days we thought we'd never make it through. Fitness Calass, which wsee ill gaet chiropractor, your child up have & moving! Each lass w ill ccan oor f stretches & aerobic have massage, a great meal, maybe aonsist mani a pedi, possibly have We've even impressed our own selves with all cthat we do! 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. something that makes us happy :). measure, I haven't in Cass Countyoforgiving. south of there, for seen We've gained patience beyond loveanything we never dreamed caregivers. If anyWfamilies would interested something like athis, PLEASE either give me a call or We worry about theto future but know life's worth living! Your child will learn: hat do with tbe heir free tthis ime; in“special” Age appropriate ctivities; Social Interaction. send me email. I will base on how people contact me about it. &I know the We have bad days hurt sometimes, we many hold our high. Benefits of an Exercise for Cand hildren Aeven re: Bdoing etter sthis leep but patterns; Weight Cheads ontrol; Iup ncrease Muscle need is there. Justpride let meand know. I am interested in any comments you have regarding what you WeSfeel joyIand thankfulness often we cry. Bone trength; ncrease M otor Control; Increase Cmore oordination &than 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; Increase Good Cholesterol. Heather 402-227-5304 ohanakidsnews@yahoo.com For ourAckman kids, we aren't just or SUPERMOMS, No, we do so much more :) We are cheerleaders, nurses, and therapists who don't walk out the door. Requirements: Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for physical activity. Also we We handle rude remarks and unkind stares, with dignity and grace. require your child be independent with walking & can follow simple 2 -‐3 step instructions. Even though the pain they bring cannot be erased.

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Multi Sensory Saturdays at Theraplayce

We are selfless, not by choice you see. Our kids just have many needs. WHEN: very Saturday, starting March 2 We're not out to change theEworld, but want to plant some seeds. Starts aist 9our :45 aaim. m We want our kids accepted. TIMES: That really COST: $10 for see each kids. Saturday r all 6 fyou'll or $50 do the same. When we look at them, we just Weohope

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Come Move and Play on Multi Sensory Saturday! Drop your kids off for a fun time of sensory activities; speech & language development;; auditory, visual, & tactile input; and gross motor activities. Theraplayce provides some of the highest quality of services in the area. Our kids’ progress is due to the variety of treatment modalities & equipment we use. Sensory integration, Check out any event myofacial release, therapeutic listening, aquatic activities, & traditional land based interventions are changes, after publication O’Hana Kids’ News is not responsible for any events; including cancellations, or all incorporated into each child’s individualized plan of care. additions & MORE changes after print. It is your at our blog: responsibility to check with each contact Families pages 6 Sensory Saturday i s We are excited to add Important yet another wTidbits ay to help for enhance your child’s life! 2 M-ulti to verify the information that we have When contacting our please you found HERE!!! State-Wide page 6tell them www.ohanakidsnews. for children ages 3 to 12 with any advertisers, type of disability. All activities are directed by an Othem ccupational provided to you. Bellevue, Bluff & cColumbus page Therapist & Physical Therapist. Cedar All activities your hild participates in d7uring Multi Sensory blogspot.com Fremont & Grand Island page Saturday are therapeutic & provide input to help your child 8enhance their lives. Independent Consultant Gretna & Hastings page 9 For more information, Make sure toWe let know how you found out10about are people aware that some children require a mpages idmorning s-nack you are welcome to bring your Lincoln 15 so these or advertising rates Heather A ckman events, activities child’s snack but please keep i& n madvertisers!! ind that some children Norfolk pages 15 -have 16 a severe peanut allergy so we ask please contact us at: that ypointed ou North avoid bringing these types 402-‐227-‐5304 Platte page 16 of foods. Tell ‘em, O’Hana Kids’ News you their way!!! 402-227-5304 Omaha pages 16 - 24 imapamperedchef MORE INFORMATION & RSVP: Jessica at 402-‐731-‐8888 or jessicagintz@gmail.com ohanakidsnews@gmail.com Resources for Families pages x @yahoo.com PLEASE RSVP your spot as space is LIMITED!! FACEBOOK too!! Classifieds page 29

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We are looking for children with disabilities to play in our incredible ALLPLAY Miracle League Baseball League. Last year we have over 150 kids play baseball and we are looking for MORE!! See our ad to the left for more information, and check us out at www.ALLPLAY.org You can also call Bruce at Proudly serving over 8,500+ families -402-305-5020.

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Nationally over 80% of parents of children with disabilities who were mentored by an experienced parent reported it to bet he most helpful source of information on coping with the challenges of raising a child with special needs. Mentored parents report that the support of a fellow parent was so unique and personalized that it could not have come from any other source! As the mother or father of a child with developmental disabilities, you have unique parenting experiences. Through time, training, and trial and error, you have gained June 13 valuable skills. Use your Page 3 knowledge to help another parent on the journey by becoming a mentor. Parent to Parent (P2P) PRISM Meeting: SSI Supplemental Security Income programs link parents of children, adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities with LOCATION:: St Timothy’s Lutheran Church, 510 North 93 rd Street, OMAHA experienced and informed veteran parents who understand the day-to-day experiences of raising a TIME:Center, 6:30 –Inc., 8:30 pm child with special needs. Parent to Parent Omaha is offered by Ollie Webb a local nonprofit agency. We are seeking mentors who coping well with their COST: FREEchild’s situation and Learn how to adapt toys parent to use with a are switch/button/BigMac him or her as ANYONE!! a valuable and person. Consider becoming a mentor if the you’d likethat to your Thisview workshop is for Youdeveloping will learn how to easily & cost effectively turnDenise toys MORE INFO: Gehringer at dgehringer@olliewebbinc.org or 402-346-5220 ext 33 to leave help parents cope with the joys and challenges of having a child into (of any age) with needs. The child already has, & isn't using because of physical limitations, toys thatMessage, arespecial adapted to your a RSVP all RSVP made by June 3 entered into a door prize drawing. Must be present to time commitment involves contacting another parent (in person, -mail or telephone) once every two child!! You will learn how to install a jack into a single function toy win. & convert it into a toy that is Interpretation services available, please request by Junerough. 1! weeks within the fist 8 weeks and as mutually agreed thereafter. You have the knowledge and You us “special moms” have it pretty operated with a switch. You will learn how to assemble a switch. You will may make think a detachable cord experience. We provide training as a framework to share your wisdom. The next training will be heldis Shauna Dahlgren, Easter Seals Nebraska. This educational DESCRIPTION: Presenter We have no choice. We just manage life when things get really tough. thatsoon runsand from the toy to the switch. You will be able to do this, AND you will go home with a will include: Guidelines for Helping Families; Creative Coping Skills and Resiliency; Survival event will provide and addressing: What is Supplemental Security Income? Who should working switch toy & of switch. Best all, your child's toy Helps will look professionally adapted, by YOU!! We've itinformation through Tactics for Parents Children withofSpecial Needs; What Families in Highmade Stress Situations and the days we thought we'd never make it through. consider these options? What forms & procedures do youall need to be YouCrisis; have seen that the switch operated toys are sometimes much to order, than if you could We've even impressed our own selves with that weaware can of? do! When to take action? Tips for Extended Family Members and Siblings; Tips 8x for as locating Community Services; buyInformation the toy & put the switch in forUSA; a fewCultural dollars,Competence yourself. Dates/Times will bewill determined when I ThisCentered topic be AND most applicable to caregivers of people with disabilities in their teens or older. on Parent to Parent and Family Care; have 4 or more people interested Collaboration. in the class. This class is FREE, however donations of aany kind are Principles of Family-Professional To talk with someone about becoming We've gained patience beyond measure, love we never dreamed of giving. appreciated. Contact Aaron today at aaronmiller555@gmail.com for more information! mentor, please contact Annie Anderson at 346-5220 ext. 23 or June 17 We worry about aanderson@olliewebbinc.org or mail your name, address, phone number and e-mailthe to: future but know this “special” life's worth living! Musicians in? Motion Summer Session but we hold our heads up high. We have bad days and hurt sometimes, Ollie Center,–Inc | 1941& South 42nd Street | Suite 122 |Little Omaha, NE 68105 A& DWebb Waiver Aged Disabled Waiver

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June-22April Vernon Car Seat Safety Check Event Certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technicians on site to inspect &/or install LOCATION: Alegent Creighton Clinic Bellevue, 3308 Sampson Way, BELLEVUE TIME: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm MORE INFO: call 402-850-6303 DESCRIPTION: What to expect? Please bring children if possible, and expectant parents are welcome too! Parent/Guardian will fill out a form. Please bring car manual and car seat manual if Important Tidbits for Families pages 2 - 6 possible. Plan on spending 30 min per car seat. If possible bring a spouse, friend or relative to page 6so you know how to do it in the future. help. You will install the car seat State-Wide with the techs guidance Bellevue, Cedar Bluff & Columbus page 7 No appointment needed.

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