Life Animated at the Normal Theater

Life Animated at the Normal Theater

From Academy Award® winning director Roger Ross Williams, LIFE, ANIMATED is the inspirational story of Owen Suskind, a young man who was unable to speak as a child until he and his family discovered a unique way to communicate by immersing themselves in the world of classic Disney animated films. This emotional coming-of-age story follows Owen as he graduates to adulthood and takes his first steps toward independence. The subject of his father Ron Suskind’s New York Times bestseller, Owen was a thriving three year old who suddenly and inexplicably went silent – and for years after remained unable to connect with other people or to convey his thoughts, feelings or desires.

Now Playing Aug 5, 7, 11, and 14 at the Normal Theater.…

2016 Autism McLean’s Peace, Love, Autism Run/Walk

2016 Autism McLean’s Peace, Love, Autism Run/Walk

It's that time! Register today for the Peace, Love, Autism run/walk. Our event will be at Tipton Park on Saturday, September 17, 2016.

  • The 5K will start at 9:00am
  • The kids fun run will start at 10:30am
  • The 1 mile walk start at 11:00am

We hope to see you out at Tipton! All proceeds benefit our local community and families that are impacted by autism. Please consider joining the event and also helping us fundraise to better serve our community.

You can win!

Trophies will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for both male and female in the following age categories:

  • 19 and under
  • 20-24
  • 25-29
  • 30-34
  • 35-39
  • 40-44
  • 45-49
  • 50 +

Trophies will also be given to

  • The fastest overall male
  • The fastest overall female
  • The endurance trophy for the male and female who take the longest to finish the race. 🙂
  • Highest fundraising child (12 and under)
  • Highest fundraising adult
  • Highest fundraising team

Register

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Seedling Encore – A Theatre Experience for Adults with Disabilities!

What is Seedling Encore? Seedling Encore, an extension of Seedling Theatre, is a troupe of adult actors with disabilities who participate in an eight week session to develop, rehearse and perform a theatrical showcase. Showcases are shorter than traditional full length productions (30-60 min.) so that rehearsal time can be used to focus on and fine tune acting skills as well as prepare a polished program for public performance.

Who can participate? Seedling Encore is for adults with disabilities ages 18 and up. Participation may be limited based on number of applications received and available staff.  If this is the case, participation will be determined by dates applications are received (first come, first served).

When Will Seedling Encore Meet? Wednesdays, August 31 – October 19 from 3:00-5:00 PM. The showcase performance is Saturday, October 22 at 4:00 PM.

Where Will Seedling Encore Meet? First Christian Church, 401 W. Jefferson, Bloomington, IL

Session Fee: $50.00 (Scholarships Available: contact Diane Walker 309-824-7921 or email: [email protected]…

Wehrenberg Theatres Presents Sensory Friendly Screenings

Wehrenberg Theatres is hosting a sensory friendly movie, monthly, for anyone who might be overstimulated attending a typical movie experience. The show will run with brighter auditorium lights and lower sound. If a higher volume is needed, feel free to ask for a headset at the Guest Services Desk, where they can amplify the dialog from the show. Wehrenberg will also have available Closed Captioned devices for those that would like to read the words from the movie.

With Starplex no longer offering this sensory friendly movie option, Wehrenberg is stepping in to fill the void. Attendance will dictate whether this will continue beyond August.

Special screenings will happen the 2nd Saturday of each month.

Tickets to Sensory Saturday Shows are $5 per person.

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2016 Vacation Bible School for Children with Autism (and their siblings)

2016 Vacation Bible School for Children with Autism (and their siblings)

The 9th annual Vacation Bible School (VBS-A) for children with autism and their siblings is almost here! VBS-A will be held Sunday, July 31st through Thursday, August 4th from 5:00 – 7:45 p.m at First Baptist Church. Meals will be served from 5:00-5:45 daily. 

Registration deadline is July 8, 2016 (t-shirts will not be available to anyone not registered by the deadline)

Please contact Kelly Woith @ [email protected] for more information. Volunteers should contact Krissy Dodson with any questions @ [email protected].

Cost: $20.00 per participant ($40.00 per family maximum) for t-shirts, CD, dinner, and supplies.

Stipends are available upon request.

Make checks payable to Autism McLean with VBS-A in the memo line. Forms are available below or email Kelly at [email protected].

Return forms to:

Vacation Bible School – Autism

c/o Kelly Woith

1030 Ibis Dr. Apt. 8

Bloomington, IL 61704…