Look inside to see information about our Inclusive Summer Family Fun Day, Upcoming events, 2023 virtual program schedule, June resources, Trainings and webinars, and more! | |
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Join us for our first Inclusive Summer Family Fun Day
Come on out on July 8th from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM for our first ever Inclusive Summer Family Fun Day at the Westwego Farmers Market at 484 Sala Ave.
$5/Individual
$10/Family
We will have water play areas, sensory play, bubbles, crafts, and more hosted by ASGNO with the help of our community partners.
Food, Treats, and Drinks will be available to purchase from local vendors.
Grab some sunscreen and come join us for the fun!
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Join us for our Virtual Programs in 2023!
The Autism Society of Greater New Orleans is dedicated to creating connections in our community, and so we are offering a variety of virtual programs with the goal of providing opportunities for individuals in our area and beyond to connect with peers, get and receive support, and have fun.
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To find out more, and to sign up for any of the programs listed below, Click the "Learn more and Sign Up" Button. | |
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Programs for Autistic Adults.
Adult Social Group
When: Every Second and Fourth Thursday, at 6:00 pm CST
Facilitator: Emily Davis
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Online Caregiver/Parent Support Groups
Caregiver support group-Evening.
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM, CST
Facilitator: Stacy Badon
Caregiver support group-Day
Meets the 4nd Tuesday of each month at 12:30 PM, CST
Facilitator: Stacy Badon
Spanish Speaking Caregivers / Cuidadores de habla hispana
Cuándo: se reúne el tercer martes de cada mes a las 6:00 p.m.
Facilitadora: Stacy Badon
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Webinar- Special Needs Planning: Steps to Take & Mistakes to Avoid
FREE WEBINAR
For Parents, Grandparents, Caregivers
Wednesday, June 14th at 12:00 noon
on Zoom. Registration required to attend.
It can be difficult to prepare for the future when you have a loved one with a disability.
Additionally, simple mistakes could cause a loss of benefits (like Medicaid or SSI) if something happens to mom or dad. Special needs planning attorney, Chip Morrison, has designed this webinar to help you avoid the most common legal and financial traps that you will face as your child transitions into adulthood.
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He will cover:
- How to pass money to a child with disabilities so they are never disqualified from receiving government benefits.
- How to prepare future caregivers to manage your child’s affairs if you ever become sick, disabled, or pass away and can no longer provide care.
- Easy ways to “fund” a lifetime of care for your child. He’ll show you how to utilize solid legal tools, financial strategies, guardianships, ABLE Accounts, and insurance to ensure your child is financially secure both now and well into adulthood.
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Family Outing: JPAS Chrysalis program Finding Nemo
Join us for a Family Outing to Jefferson Performing Art Society's dress rehearsal of Finding Nemo Jr on Thursday, June 22 at 10:00am at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center.
Through JPAS' Chrysalis Program, select dress rehearsals are open to approximately 1,000 individuals with Autism and other disabilities, and their families. Tickets are free to attend, giving our community members the opportunity to enjoy a night (or morning) of theater with less crowds and more comfort.
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Space is limited and advance registration is required. Register by June 13: https://forms.gle/bdVRWtke6QDjtKZL7
For more information about JPAS' Chrysalis Program visit their website at https://www.jpas.org/outreach/
For questions about this program and performance, email Amy Kirk, Director of Marketing & Community Relations at amy@jpas.org
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June Resources: Pride Month, Summer Activities
This June, we highlight Pride Month’s intersectionality between Autism and LGBTQ+ communities, inclusive summer activities for families and individuals with Autism, and continued water safety materials. Our Public Policy resources provide an advocacy guide for debt ceiling negotiations and a Covid-19 health benefits update.
Pride Month: LGBTQ+ Intersectionalities
Summer Activities
Water Safety
Policy Resources
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Upcoming events from others. | |
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Fish in a Tree Neurodiversity Community Center Events.
Fish in a Tree is a community center for Neurodivergent individuals in the New Orleans area. Sign up for their upcoming events by following the links below so you can join in on the fun, seek community with peers, and get the support you need. Sign up for the Fish in a Tree group on the Meetup app to stay up to date on their current and upcoming events, or visit their website. Unless otherwise noted, in-person events are located at the Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana Community Wellness Center at 3155 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70122
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Neurodivergent Happy Hour
Thursday June 8th and Thursday June 22nd at 5:00
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Spectrum Women-Autistic Women's Support Group
Wednesdays at 12:00 PM
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Interactive Journaling
Sundays at 11:00 AM
Virtual Event
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Neurodivergent LGBTQIA+ Peer Support Group for Teens
Wednesdays, 4:00 PM
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In celebration of 33rd Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Governor's Office of Disability Affairs (GODA) will host its annual fully virtual conference July 24th-27th, 2023!
Registration to the conference gives access to all sessions with one link. Conference attendees can choose which sessions they want to attend and join in on the zoom link. Register for the conference at https://www.bit.ly/GODAconf23.
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SNAP and SNAP Teen's Upcoming Events
To join SNAP or SNAP Teens, email Wayne at snapjpla@yahoo.com. No membership dues.
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Sensory friendly jump time at Surge Trampoline Park in Metairie
Sensory Play Sunday.
The First Sunday of Every Month
10am-12pm
Open to Autistic children and their caregivers. $7.99 per person.
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The Center for Learner Equity (CLE) and Families Helping Families NOLA want to hear about the student & family experience with special education services in New Orleans public schools.
Call Nicole Williams at (504)943-0343 to sign up for the virtual option or the in person option.
We'll host listening sessions on: Friday, June 9th (virtual) and Saturday, June 10th (in-person at 12, 1:30, and 3pm)
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Check out the Upcoming trainings from Northshore Families Helping Families.
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Check out the webinars from Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans!
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SOAR Autism family fun day at Gulf Islands Waterpark
Friday, June 23rd 2023
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Pricing and menu options coming soon.
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Webinar: Creating Community, Commenting on the HCBS Access Rule Webinar.
This webinar is a chance to comment on the new HCBS Medicaid rule. This webinar will take place on June 7th, 4pm EST, and can also be shared widely. Registration required to attend.
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Research Studies
None at this time
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The Louisiana Department of Health is now utilizing a Tiered Waiver system to ensure that individuals who need services can receive them as quickly as possible. For more information on the Tiered Waiver system and how to request a reassessment if your situation has changed click here. | | | | |
