SSID is having a Valentine's Day Party for Autism McLean. There will be snacks, games, and fun Valentine's Day related activities for the kids.
Questions? Please contact Jami Kunde at [email protected]
SSID is a student organization at ISU that focuses on providing volunteer opportunities for students to work with individuals with disabilities.
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Autism Awareness Noodles Night will be Tuesday, April 5th (all day long!) at both locations. For dine in and take out. Please join us for a great meal and a good cause! 10% of sales are donated back to Autism Mclean. Please mention Autism McLean when making your order.
Noodles has been a great supporter of Autism McLean and we truly appreciate their continued support and partnership. Come eat with us!
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Theme: Diversity’s Missing Piece: Adults with Autism in the workplace and society. Autism McLean's Kari Sandhaas and Mike Matejka will be presenting. The event is free. For more information, contact Laura Kowalczyk at 438-2818 or [email protected].…
The National Alliance on Mental Illness in McLean County (NAMI Livingston McLean) and the Neighbors Association of Normal (NAN) will host the Closing the Gap Project:
When: Sat, Feb 6, 2016 @ 10:00 AM
Where: Town of Normal Community Activity Center, 1110 Douglas Street, Normal, IL, 61761
This forum will include representatives from the judicial system, politicians, law enforcement officers, the medical community, and local tax payers. We will join together to discuss the needs of people with mental heath concerns. How their unique needs are being met in our community will be addressed with the intention of bringing everyone to the table to acknowledge what is working and pinpoint things that can be improved for the benefit of those with mental illness as well as the entire community.
This discussion will focusing on three important topics:
Dodgeball 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.…
Get ready for our second annual dodgeball tournament: Dodging for Autism. We had a blast last year and hope that you'll join us for this year's tournament.
We don't yet have all the details, but we do know that it will be March 5th and will be hosted at Heartland.
While we get all of the details figured out, take a look at all of the photos from last year's event.
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Every year, we like to formally recognize individuals and organizations who make a difference in the lives of people living with autism. Here are this year's award winners:
Above and Beyond "Autism Champion" – Recognizes members of the local community who have made a direct impact on families and individuals with autism. These champions make a positive difference in the lives of individuals and help make McLean County an Autism Friendly Community.
Community Partner – Presented to the outstanding organization that has provided support and partnership to the Autism Society of McLean County and the autism community. These partners are committed to advancing the acceptance of autism and dedicated to making McLean County an Autism Friendly Community. Without good partners, we cannot succeed!
Excellent Educator – This award acknowledges and recognizes a teacher or other professional who has directly impacted our individuals with autism, whether it be through their dedication to enhance the future of all individuals with autism, direct teaching of an individual, training of others on techniques, volunteering their time to further the educational efforts, commitment to furthering their own knowledge or involvement in collaborating on projects related to autism.…
On Tuesday, November 29, 2016, the Autism McLean will join non-profits, educational institutions and many organizations across the country to commemorate a national day of philanthropy. Launched in 2012, #GivingTuesday unifies charities, corporations, small business, and individuals from across the globe to show that the world gives as good as it gets.
We invite you to make a contribution to Autism McLean this #GivingTuesday. Autism McLean is here to serve as a voice for our children and adults with autism, to help create a system that will not only help support those that need to be supported, but to bring enough awareness of and about autism that our children will find acceptance and hope that with that they will find a meaningful place within our community.
We hope you will support Autism McLean on #GivingTuesday and encourage your friends, families and colleagues to do the same. We are a simply an avenue. You are what makes this organization what it is! All proceeds will help fund activities in McLean County.…
Our play group was created to give our children with autism and their typical siblings a place where they could be free to be themselves, play, and get to know each other. Rising Star Academy generously allows us to use their facilities. The accommodations are wonderful; they include 3 trampolines (2 are in floor), a very large foam pit, padded floors, soft sided climbing structures and numerous toys.
*One parent is required to stay while the children are playing.…
What:
A cheer camp hosted by the Illinois State Cheerleaders in which participants will learn new cheer material and perform what they have learned at the game later that day! (Pizza provided before the game)
Who are the Participants:
Individuals with disabilities, ages 13 to 21
Where:
Cheer camp will be held in Horton Fieldhouse at Illinois State University and later in Redbird Arena for the performance.
When:
The cheer camp will be held on January 3, 2016. We will meet in Horton Fieldhouse at 12 pm to begin working/learning the cheer material and having some fun! The performance will be during the halftime of the Women’s Basketball game on January 3, 2016 at 2:00 pm. (game begins at 2)
Additional Information:
Cheer Camp and admission is free for the participant as well as his/her personal care provider. Family and friends will need to purchase tickets but can purchase them at a reduced cost!
***Individuals interested in signing up can contact me at 1(815) 990-9867!…
