Autism Friendly Open House at the Normal Public Library

Autism Friendly Open House at the Normal Public Library

Please join us at the Normal Public Library for an open house for individuals and families living with Autism Spectrum Disorders. 

This event is designed to be a low-stress visit to the library to explore books, activities, and resources that meet the special needs of these families. 

The Normal Library has put together a Social Story you can share with your kiddo’s/young adults if you are planning on attending. Please see attached.

Library card sign-ups will be available. Bring your photo ID and proof of current address in Normal or your current Bloomington library card.

Open to all ages. Questions? Call 309.454.4668 or email [email protected].…

The 2017 Penguin Project Informational Meetings

The 2017 Penguin Project Informational Meetings

Calling all individuals with disabilities, ages 10 – 24 and peer mentors, ages 12 – 24! The Penguin Project McLean County will be performing a Broadway Musical in June 2017.

What is the Penguin Project?

The Penguin Project is a group of individuals who take to the stage to perform a modified version of a well-known Broadway musical. This production is unique, however, because all of the roles are filled by individuals with disabilities. Performers with disabilities are paired with same age peer mentors who support them throughout the rehearsal and performance schedule.

Artists with Disabilities

The Penguin Project is open to any individual age 10 to 24 with a disability. This includes all disabilities (ie – cognitive, learning, motor, hearing and visual impairments, genetic disorders, neurological disorders).

Peer Mentors

The Penguin Project utilizes a “peer mentor” system, linking each artist with an age level peer who does not have a disability. The peer-mentors work side-by-side with their partners, assisting them throughout the entire rehearsal process and on stage.…

The Gingerbread House’s 12 Days of Giving, Benefiting Autism McLean

The Gingerbread House’s 12 Days of Giving, Benefiting Autism McLean

The Gingerbread House is in the giving spirit and Autism McLean is going to benefit! On November 3rd the toy store will donate 10% of sales for the day to our organization!

How can you help? Simply stop by the Gingerbread House (603 South Hannah Street, Bloomington) on Wednesday, November 11th and pick up a few things from your holiday shopping list. 10% of the total sales that day goes to us! Store hours are 9 AM – 7 PM.

That’s it. Simple and elegant, no coupons, no letting them know the purchase is for our group. Check off a to-do, get some great quality toys, and help support our organization!…

Annual Holiday Party

Annual Holiday Party

The Autism McLean Holiday Party and Annual Meeting will be held at the Children’s Discovery Museum on Sunday, November 20th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm.

Bring the whole family! Pizza and beverages will be provided – please bring a side dish or dessert to share (we encourage your child's favorite, whatever that may be).

Please RSVP below.

The annual meeting/appreciation reception will take place while the children are playing and being supervised by our friends at SSID (ISU). If you know your child will need a 1-on-1 friend, please contact Jacquie by November 13th at [email protected].

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2016-2017 Winter Bowling Camp

2016-2017 Winter Bowling Camp

Let's bowl!
 
Autism McLean is setting up the pins for another season of our annual bowling camp!
 
Autism McLean Winter Bowling Camp:

  • When: Saturdays, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Where: Pheasant Lanes, 804 N. Hershey Road, Bloomington, IL, 61704
  • Regisration fee: All member children camp fees will be covered by Autism McLean. Non-member children camp fees are $30. If adults would like to bowl on a team with their kid(s), they will need to pay $30 for the 10-week season.
  • Contact: Kelly Woith or Erik Heinonen

Please register here: https://members.autismmclean.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=42.

About the program:

Bowling is open to anyone who wants to be there. As long as they want to bowl, they are welcome to join us. Our mission statement is simple: provide our kids the same experience as any other kid who bowls. This means, of course, practice, frustration, achievement, sharing, communicating, bonding, turn taking, following directions and friendship.

We look forward to seeing you there and watching our kids succeed!…

Autism McLean Fall Sports

Autism McLean is kicking off fall with a variety of inside games. There's no cost to sign-up and participate. Our friends at SSID will be there to help the kids in all of their activities.

  • When: Tuesday nights from 10/18 – 11/15, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
  • Where: Northpoint Elementary School (South Gym), 2602 E College Ave, Bloomington, IL 61704
  • Contact: Erik Heinonen, Sports Director with any questions: [email protected]

No need to register – just show up!

About the program:

Sports are open to any child who wants to be there. As long as they want to play, they are welcome to join us.

Our mission statement is simple: provide our kids the same experience as any other kid who plays a sport. This means, of course, practice, frustration, achievement, daydreaming, running, sharing, communicating, bonding, teamwork, turn taking, following directions and friendship.

Parents can help coach (which really means play and share the experience)

We look forward to seeing you there and watching our kids succeed!…