October: Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Physical Therapy Month, Spina Bifida Awareness Month and AAC Awareness Month

Omaha Children's Museum Family Resource Fair

Saturday, October 4, 11a.m.-2p.m.

Omaha Children’s Museum

500 S 20th St, Omaha, NE 68102 This is a one-stop event where families can explore helpful programs, connect with community organizations, collect stickers to win a prize, and enjoy activities that support children’s growth and well-being—all while having fun! CRCC will be in attendance! Free with paid admission.

Husker Watch Party

Saturday, October 4, 2:30 p.m.

Tangier Shrine 2823 S 84th Street, Omaha, NE 68124

Presented by Munroe-Meyer Institute, Nebraska Lifespan Respite Network, United Cerebral Palsy of Nebraska, Omaha Tangier Shrine, and Autism Eats. All individuals with disabilities are invited. All behaviors are welcome. Enjoy the game in a sensory-friendly, accessible, and judgement-free environment. Cost is $4 per person, and registration is required.

Rooted in Resilience: Sensory Regulation Workshop

Monday, October 20, 6:30 p.m. via Zoom

Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring sensory relaxation techniques through movement, breathing exercises, present-moment awareness, and creative activities. Participants will actively practice these tools and receive a PDF with instructions to apply and guide children in the practices.

This session will be hosted by Alexis Espinoza-Arrubla, a Mindfulness-based Regulation Specialist. Alexis holds a Master of Science in Social Research, is a Trauma-Informed Kids + Adults Yoga Educator (E-RYT 500, RCYT, YACEP), Certified Mindfulness Educator, Sound Therapist, and Reiki Master. She integrates her professional experience in social behavior with mindfulness, wellness, and ESL to support children and caregivers in developing self-regulation.

Halloween Spooktacular!

Thursday, October 30, 5:30-8 p.m.

Field Club of Omaha, 3615 Woolworth Ave

Our Annual Halloween Spooktacular is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to celebrate with our staff and their families! This year’s Spooktacular will include:

• Indoor Trick-or-Treating
• Halloween-themed buffet
• Kids’ activities & spooky surprises!

It’s the perfect chance to relax, connect, and enjoy some Halloween magic together. Space is limited to the first 250 people — don’t wait to register! CRCC will be closing early at 3:30pm. This will allow our staff and families time to get ready for the party!

Meet Abby! Abby is one of our awesome preschool lead teachers.

Abby has always loved working with children. She grew up in Whiting, IA, where she would babysit her cousins and help out with any after school youth programs.

While in college, Abby volunteered for a class at the Munroe-Meyer Institute and really found a passion for working with kiddos with special needs.

"My favorite part about working at CRCC is building a connection with all of the kids I work with and their families. I love getting to teach them and seeing where they start and watching them accomplish obstacles that some people may have thought they never could. Getting to see the new things they learn truly click is a true reward in itself. Their smiles, laughs, and hugs make the job easy to enjoy! I also really love that CRCC offers a peer model program that offers you to see the ability in everyone. It’s awesome to feel like you can make a difference in these kids’ lives."

In Abby's free time, she likes to travel, go to concerts and play volleyball and pickleball. She has two cats, Bertram and Hazel, and a Corgi named Ace. Fun fact: her high school graduating class had just 10 kids!