March 2022
In this newsletter, you'll find:
  • World Autism Day Celebration | April 2
  • Meet the Police | April 29
  • Making Memories event dates for 2023
  • Inclusion training + consultation opportunities
  • Where to find your next talented employee
  • Apply for the Spring cohort of A-Team!
  • Opportunity to give back to AAP through TAGG
Upcoming Events
Celebrate World Autism Day with
Autism Action Partnership + Munroe-Meyer Institute
at the Gene Leahy Mall at the RiverFront on
Sunday, April 2, 2023 from 12-2 PM! 

This community, public celebration will include food trucks, face painting, yard games, and booths/games from some of our community partners. The Omaha Police Department's mounted patrol will make an appearance. At 12:30, join the dance party with songs from Gotta Be Me's Heartlight Choir with a performance as 12:30 PM on the bandstand. WhyArts' Kids on the Block puppets will interact with the crowd, and a preview of Omaha Community Playhouse's Mobile Sensory Theater will be on-site.

Bring your friends and family - and celebrate World Autism Day with us! #UniquenessUnitesUs
SAVE THE DATES
We're excited to launch COMPASS, a new AAP program providing autism training and consultation services to Omaha and surrounding communities.

COMPASS trainers lead local art venues, corporations, and organizations in sessions including: Autism 101, Autism in the Workplace, and Providing Inclusive Spaces and Sensory Friendly Experiences. Our consultation services provide assessments of space to create sensory-friendlier environments, feedback on processes and logistics for accessibility, and more.

Our goal is to increase inclusivity for the autism community throughout the metro and beyond.
Just under one year ago, Common Senses Festival came to Omaha to advance inclusion in our community for those who are neurodiverse. See how it all unfolded - and relive some of the most amazing moments - in the Festival Report.
Think to the future. Secure a meaningful career with support from us!

"PWS checks in with me and my employer regularly to ensure my job is going well and to see if there is anything they can do to help. I enjoy my job so much that I am not planning on looking for another one."
- Jamil, PWS Participant


STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR VARSITY (13-17)

The Spring cohort will run April 10 - June 29th.
A-Team is an inclusive, structured after-school group designed to create social opportunities for neurodivergent students!

It's a GREAT time and we love seeing our participants connect and grow.
Find support. Give back.
Engage with others who get it.
Be a champion in the autism community.
REMINDERS

Golf Fundraiser | Shadow Ridge Country Club
May 8, 2023
Event Chairs: Lisa & Mike Meridith and
Jill & Jimmy Barger


A Vintage Affaire XV | Embassy Suites LaVista
September 30, 2023
Honorary Chairs: Lori & Paul Hogan