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OMAHA FUNFEST 2020 – Now Virtual and Online!
OMAHA FUNFEST 2020 Due to the developments of the COVID-19 concerns in our community, it has become clear that the Autism Society of Nebraska must cancel the Omaha Funfest, scheduled for April 18, 2020, at the Ralston Arena. We are sure you share in our disappointment. Our autism community does
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2020 ASN Autism Advocate Award Nomination
- Autism, Uncategorized
- February 4, 2019
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Autism Advocate Award Do you know someone who demonstrates remarkable advocacy for an individual or group of individuals with autism spectrum disorders? Nominate them for the Autism Society of Nebraska – Autism Advocate Award! The award will be given on April 2nd, 2020 in La Vista at the Embassy Suites
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2020 ASN Self-Advocate Award Nomination
- Autism, Uncategorized
- February 4, 2019
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Self-Advocate Award Stephen Shore once defined self-advocacy as “knowing when and how to approach others to negotiate desired goals, build mutual understanding and trust, and achieve fulfillment and productivity. . . [it] often involves an amount of disclosure about oneself to reach the goal of better mutual understanding.” We seek
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2020 Archwamety Scholarship
- Autism, State ASD Conference
- February 4, 2019
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A scholarship of up to $500 is available this year for an individual with a diagnosis of ASD. The scholarship must be used toward completing an accredited post-secondary course of study (educational or vocational). Applicant must be currently admitted / registered for the program. Scholarship will be awarded at the
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2020 NE ASD Network State Autism Conference
- Autism, Presentation, State ASD Conference
- January 16, 2020
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Check out the great line up of Keynotes and Breakout sessions for the State Autism Conference in April. For more information about the Autism conference and registration click HERE
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2020 ASN T-shirt Voting OPEN
- Autism, Autism Walk, Awareness
- February 23, 2020
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We received some great submissions again this year! Please go to the following site and vote on your favorite shirt! Voting is open until 11:59 pm March 8th, 2020 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ASN-Tshirt-Vote
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ASN and Friends Draw Crowds in Grand Island with First Events in the PEERS Training & Community Gathering Series
- Advocacy, Autism, Autism Advocacy, Autism Awareness, Event
- December 13, 2019
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First two events in a larger series On Monday, December 9, Autism Society of Nebraska (ASN) co-hosted two distinct events that are helping to foster stronger connections among the autism community in the Grand Island/Tri-Cities area. In the morning, ASN partnered with Autism Center of Nebraska (ACN) and the Nebraska
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Airline Travel Tips from the TSA
TSA’s Five Top Resources Download a TSA Notification Diability Card HERE TSA has five main resources for travelers with disabilities or individuals who travel with medical devices or medical conditions to ensure that they can get through the security screening process successfully, respectfully and efficiently. They include the TSA Cares
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For the first time in our 43-year history…
- Autism, Autism Advocacy, Autism Advocate Award, Blogs, Donate, Donors, Event, First Responder, Help, Legislature
- December 5, 2019
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For the first time in our 43-year history, ASN will be hosting a series of educational training sessions and community gatherings! Series kicks off with Grand Island event The PEERS(R) curriculum training session and community gathering in Grand Island on Monday, December 9, 2019 will be the first in
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12 Holiday Tips from the Autism Society
Twelve Tips for Helping Individuals with Autism Have a Happy Holiday Season While many happily anticipate the coming holiday season, families of people on the autism spectrum also understand the special challenges that may occur when schedules are disrupted and routines broken. Our hope is that by following these few
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