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Come Out and Cheer on Dodgeball Teams

Dodgeball Tournament

  • February 27 from 6-9 PM @ Kingsley Jr. High, 303 Kingsley St, Normal, IL 61761.
  • 8-Person Teams
  • $160 per team.
  • Payments are due in full by Feb. 13th for t-shirts. Payments made after the 6th will not receive shirts. Payments must be made by Feb. 20th to be guaranteed a slot in the tournament.

Late registrations can be submitted here.

For more information, contact: Jacquie Mace at 309.661.9440 or info@autismmclean.org.

Win/Win for Employers and People with Autism—effective models and supports for employment

a workshop by Marcfirst and Autism McLean - Diversity's Missing Piece

People with autism and other cognitive disabilities have much to offer local businesses. Learn how businesses can tap the unique abilities of this hidden pool of high-potential employees, while strengthening diversity and productivity in the workplace.

  • Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 
  • Time: 8 to 10 am
  • Location: McLean County Chamber of Commerce
  • Instructor: Anne Taylor, Marcfirst
  • Fee:  $10 for McLean County Chamber of Commerce members/$15 for Chamber non-members

Register through the McLean County Chamber of Commerce: Details coming soon!

Where: 
2203 East Empire Street, Bloomington, IL 61704
Date/Time: 
Wednesday, April 22, 2015 - 8:00am to 10:00am
Cost: 
$10 for McLean County Chamber of Commerce members/$15 for Chamber non-members

BNYP Garage Sale Fundraiser for Autism Camp

The Bloomington-Normal Young Professional Kiwanis Club (BNYP), will be hosting their 6th annual Garage Sale Fundraiser for Autism Camp on Saturday, April 11th, 2015.

All proceeds from the garage sale will be given to Autism McLean for Autism Camp.

Here are the details:

  • The garage sale will be on Saturday, April 11th, 2015 from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM @ the Crossroads Center, 310 Wylie Drive, Suite 468, Normal, IL (near Farm & Fleet and next to Wehrenberg Theaters)
  • The garage sale itself will be a “name your own price” garage sale – no listed prices. The goal is to sell each and every item.
  • All unsold donated items will be given to the Mission Mart, Home Sweet Home, ReStore, etc.

Here’s how you can help:

  • Donate items for the garage sale. If you’re interested in donating in advance of the garage sale please contact Craig Luchtefeld, at c.luchtefeld@autismmclean.org or 309-319-6006.
  • We will have early drop-off on the following dates/times at the garage sale location:
    • Monday, April 6th from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    • Wednesday, April 8th from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    • Friday, April 10th from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    • We’ll have volunteers to help unload and sort your items.
  • If you have items you’d like to donate but cannot make one of the early drop-off dates, please contact Craig Luchtefeld at c.luchtefeld@autismmclean.org or 309-319-6006 and we’ll work out a time to retrieve your items.
  • If you’d like to volunteer to help unload or sort items at any one of the early drop-off times, the help would be very much appreciated! You can register to volunteer here: http://doodle.com/r9v5qr3yrpscdx4i.
  • If you’d like to make a monetary donation in lieu of donating garage sale items, we’d welcome the donation!

So, please, help us get the word out for this fundraising event and do some garage sale-ing!

Where: 
310 Wylie Drive, Suite 468, Normal, IL
Date/Time: 
Saturday, April 11, 2015 - 7:00am to 2:00pm
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SSID Valentine's Teen Party

SSID is having a Valentine's Teen Party: Sunday, Febraury 15th, 3-6 PM at The Autism Place.

There will be pizza, games and crafts! We hope to see you there!

Students Supporting Individuals with Disabilities is a Registered Student Organization at Illinois State University.

Email SSID at ssidisu@gmail.com or find them on Facebook: Students Supporting Individuals with Disabilities.

Where: 
The Autism Place, 706 Oglesby, Normal, IL, 61761
Date/Time: 
Sunday, February 15, 2015 - 3:00pm to 6:00pm
File: 
Teen-Party-Flyer.doc
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Behavioral Health Issues Conference

Audience: Healthcare providers and community caregivers (teachers, healthcare professionals, family members, social workers, etc.)

Conference Objectives

  • Identify local and state-wide resources for both professional and family caregivers (i.e. Autism Speaks 100 day tool kit).
  • Define behavioral health issues as related to underlying conditions such as autism and psychosocial disorders.
  • Discover new approaches to setting goals and limitations while caring for behaviorally challenged patients/family members using the Love and Logic Model.
  • Express concerns regarding management of co-existing relationships with siblings and other family members while caring for a patient with behavioral health issues.
  • Examine legal and ethical principles as well as documentation with regard to advanced care directives for the patient/family member with a behavioral health disorder.
  • Discuss strategies to advocate for patients/family members with behavioral health disorders or developmental delays.

 

8:00-8:15AM Welcome and Introductions
8:15-9:45AM A.M. Session Keynote Speaker
9:45-10:00AM Break
10:00-11:30AM Keynote Speaker
11:30-11:45AM Door Prizes
11:45AM-12:00PM Transition to Lunch and Learn
12:00-12:50PM Lunch and Learn Sessions
12:50-1:00PM Transition to Afternoon Session
1:00-2:30PM Afternoon Session Keynote Speakers "Love and Logic Model"
2:30-2:45PM Break
2:45-3:45PM "Love and Logic Model"
3:45-4:00PM Evaluations and Door Prizes

 

Questions? Please contact Lori Wagner at (309) 672-5548 or lwagner@methodistcol.edu.

Sponsored by Methodist College, UnityPoint Health- Methodist, and the  UnityPoint Health-Methodist|Proctor Foundation

Where: 
Methodist College, 415 Northeast Saint Mark Court, Peoria, IL 61603
Date/Time: 
Thursday, March 12, 2015 - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Cost: 
$35 (fee waived for UnityPoint Health employees). Payment can be made via check (made out to Methodist College). Please send payments to: Lori Wagner, 415 St. Mark Ct. Peoria, IL 61603
File: 
Caregiver Resources conference brochure_mailer.pdf
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Winter Swim Event at YMCA

It's cold outside, so you know what that means...get out your swimsuit and goggles. What?

That's right - meet us at the YMCA pool on Saturday, February 7th, from 6:00-8:00. Bring your swimsuit and towel.

Where: 
Bloomington-Normal YMCA, 602 S. Main Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701
Date/Time: 
Saturday, February 7, 2015 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Cost: 
Free
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H.E.A.L. Foundation Orange Leaf Fundraiser

Heroes Embracing Autistic Lives, Inc - a Miskulin Family Foundation In Memory of Jon is having an all day fundraiser at Orange Leaf.

  • $5.00 fill your cup!
  • $1.00 of every cup sold will be donated to H.E.A.L. Foundation
  • Featured Entertainment
    • Zoo Lady 3:30pm – 5:30pm
    • Balloon Artist 6:00pm – 8:00pm
    • Surprise musical guests!

Bring your co-workers, neighbors, family and friends!

 
 

Where: 
Orange Leaf, 115 Krispy Kreme Drive, Suite 4, Bloomington, IL
Date/Time: 
Friday, February 6, 2015 - 12:00pm to 10:00pm
File: 
Orange Leaf.pdf

"HOME" Movie Day - A Sensory Friendly Showing

AM is partnering with Wehrenberg Galaxy 14 to present a sensory friendly showing of "HOME" on March 28th. The lights are brought up and sound is turned down. It’s OK if people need to get up and move around or talk.

The movie starts at 11:00 AM, but please be there by 10:30 AM.

All families who have a child with special needs welcome.

There is no cost for AM members. Non-member adults are $7 for and $6 for children (ages 2-11), with 12% off concessions. If you are not an AM member, please view the benefits of being a member and consider joining us. Events like this are often free for our members. Learn more about joining ASMC as a member.

Please register here for the movie.

We are looking forward to a great turn out!

Where: 
Wehrenberg Galaxy 14, 1111 Wylie Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701
Date/Time: 
Saturday, March 28, 2015 - 10:30am
Cost: 
The movie is free for AMmembers and $7 for non-member adults and $6 for children.
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Independent Kinsmen Autism Awareness Benefit

50/50 raffle, silent auction, face painting, food, games, Brad the picture guy, and great drink specials.

Raffle tickets available at Maguires with $10 donation 

  • 1st - 42" flat screen
  • 2nd - 32" flat screen
  • 3rd - $100 prepaid Visa

Kids are welcome and Autism McLean will be present with information and to accept check. T-shirts and other support gear for sale as well.

Where: 
Maguire's Bar & Grill, 220 North Center Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
Date/Time: 
Saturday, February 21, 2015 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm

2015 Dodgeball Tournament

Dodgeball Tournament

  • February 27 from 6-9 PM @ Kingsley Jr. High, 303 Kingsley St, Normal, IL 61761.
  • 8-Person Teams
  • $160 per team.
  • Payments are due in full by Feb. 13th for t-shirts. Payments made after the 6th will not receive shirts. Payments must be made by Feb. 20th to be guaranteed a slot in the tournament.
  • Payments can be made via PayPal or check.
  • The payment screen will appear after submitting this form.
  • Each team member must sign a waiver! Please download and sign the attached waiver and bring it to the tournament.

If you want to sign-up but do not yet know all of the team members, submit the form with as much of the information that you have. You may work with Jacquie Mace to update the missing information once you have it.

For more information, contact: Jacquie Mace at 309.661.9440 or info@autismmclean.org.

Team Information
Team Captain
Team Member 2
Team Member 3
Team Member 4
Team Member 5
Team Member 6
Team Member 7
Team Member 8
Reserve Team Member
Where: 
303 Kingsley St, Normal, IL 61761
Date/Time: 
Friday, February 27, 2015 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Cost: 
$160 per team
File: 
Dodgeball Waiver.pdf
Dodgeball Flyer 2015.pdf

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