FEBRUARY 2013
Looking for a night out?
 
We are offering an evening of babysitting by trained, qualified babysitters.
 
Happy Valentine's Day from the 
Autism Society Northwestern Pennsylvania
 
WHAT:  Parent's Night Out
WHEN:  Friday, February 8, 2013
TIME:    5:00 to 10:00 PM
COST:   $5.00 per child 
WHERE: Barber National Institute, 100 Barber Place
 
This is an opportunity for you, your spouse, and friends to drop off the children and enjoy an evening out!
Reservations and payment are required by February 7.
 
12th Annual Walk for Autism
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Presque Isle State Park ~ Rotary Pavilion

Autism Society NWPA is pleased to announce our 2013 - 12th Annual Walk for Autism Walk Chair Family, Tom and Erica Kopec with their children, Thomas and Megan.
 

kopec walk chair 2013

FROM THE KOPEC FAMILY:  We are proud to participate as the "Chair" Family for this year's event, benefiting the Autism Society Northwestern Pennsylvania. My name is Tom Kopec and along with my wife, Erica, and children, Thomas and Megan, look forward to making this year's walk a success.

 

The Autism Society Northwestern Pennsylvania is the first place to turn to answer questions about Autism, and the best resource for families to depend on for the most current info on legislation, events, and social activities for those affected.

 

The Board of Directors, Executive Director, and volunteers take seriously the importance of their role in providing information and services to all affected by Autism, and to that point ask for your generosity in raising money and awareness at this year's walk. 

 

Thank you, Tom & Erica Kopec and family



For more information about the walk, please visit nwpa-asa.org.  

 

Online registration now open

Interested in Baseball?
Adaptive baseball opportunities available....
 
LeBoeuf Little League Challengersan adaptive baseball team designed for children with any type of disability ages 4 - 21 (if enrolled in school and living in Erie County) Sign-ups will be at Stancliff Hose Co Waterford.  For more information: flbchallengers@gmail.com.  For more information

MECA adaptive baseball - Games will take place on Saturday mornings; Please contact mecabaseball@yahoo.com if you are interested in signing up; there is no age limit for children or adult with any disability to participate.
Helpful Links
Do you have a website or APP that has been helpful?  Please let us know so we may share. 
 
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Family Advisory Committee (FAC)
Community Care manages mental health services for Medicaid recipients in Pennsylvania's HealthChoices program and host the FAC meetings. The purpose of the meeting is to improve mental health services for members. 

WHEN: Thursday, February 7
TIME:  12:00 to 1:00 pm
WHERE: Erie County Blasco Library (Admiral Room) 160 East Front Street

PLEASE NOTE:  Family members attending need register by calling 855-310-0241. Family members are paid $35 for attending the meetings
 


Our Mission:  to improve the quality of life across the lifespan for persons on the Autism Spectrum and their families through:  Advocacy, Education, Service, Support, & Research
 
Family Outings
Jumpin Jungle
4919 Pacific Avenue  Erie, PA 16506
isn't your average family entertainment center!

 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2013
6:00 to 8:00 pm

 

Jumpin' Jungle has geared their business around promoting  physical activity, motor skills development and exercise for kids of all ages.  Physical and social development at an early age will benefit a child for years to come.  The center is filled with equipment to allow and encourage children to run, jump, crawl, slide, and well...just be kids!

 

FOR AGE up to 10:  Parents can feel comfortable bringing their families and know that there will be something for almost everyone!

Jumpin Jungle 

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT SOCKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES BY 
ALL GUESTS INCLUDING 
THE ADULTS.  
(or adults....bring your slippers)

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
Register now or call (814) 455-3540 by Friday, January 25, 2013

COST:  FREE for ASA-NWPA members
$4.00 per person for non-members
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Local Opportunity for Young Adults
OASIS Program
A 1-year, proficiency-based certificate program for students who have finished high school and have been diagnosed with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.  The program offers students a  chance to earn training in culinary arts - along with social and job skills.  It lasts 1 year and runs on the Mercyhurst University academic schedule.  Applications for the 2013-2014 OASIS Program (which starts August/early September) are available online.  Questions please contact Sara Kitchen at (814) 725-6250 or skitchen@mercyhurst.edu
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Social Skills Group
starting March 2, 2013

The Saturday Club will meet on Saturday mornings for 6-weeks.
  
Julie Snell will be running the program. For more information or registration email:  snellmj@hotmail.com
 

Join ASA-NWPA 

Add your voice to the growing number of families and professionals helping those with autism. You can help! 

 

Follow up links
 
If you would like to make a donation to the Autism Society - Northwestern Pennsylvania you may either pay online. Click on the "DONATE NOW" button to donate to through PayPal or mail a check to ASA-NWPA P.O. Box 3923, Erie, PA 16508

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