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United Way of the Midlands April 2015 Volume 11, Issue 4 The Arc of Omaha & Career Solutions, Inc. Gazette Inside this issue: Ollie’s Dream 2015 - Save the Date ......... 1 Put Your Honey to Use ................................. 2 2015 Arc Membership ................................. 2 Parent to Parent ............................................. 3 Sibshops ........................................................... 4 Tween Scene ................................................... 5 PRISM ................................................................ 6 Next Chapter Book Club ............................. 7 Ultimate Life .................................................... 8 Art of Imagination......................................... 9 Project II ............................................................ 9 Just Friends ............................................. 10-11 Adult Services Events .......................... 12-13 In the Spotlight ........................................... 14 Become an Ollie Volunteer ..................... 14 Picture Gallery ............................................. 15 Staff Directory.............................................. 16 Ollie Webb Center, Inc. • 1941 South 42nd Street • Suite 122 • Omaha, NE 68105 • 402.346.5220 Mission Statement To enrich the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families through support, programs and advocacy. The Arc of Omaha is a member agency of the United Way of the Midlands and a Chapter of The Arc of Nebraska and the U.S. 10 TH ANNUAL OLLIE’S DREAM GALA Join us for this fun evening of wine tasting, hors d’oeurves, live music, silent and live auction. SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2015 For more information contact Ollie Webb Center, Inc. at 402.346.5220 or Turner Events and Marketing at 402.926.1199 www.olliewebbinc.org Save the Date 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. Ramada Inn 3321 South 72nd Street

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United Way of the Midlands

April 2015Volume 11, Issue 4

The Arc of Omaha & Career Solutions, Inc.

GazetteInside this issue:

Ollie’s Dream 2015 - Save the Date .........1Put Your Honey to Use.................................22015 Arc Membership .................................2Parent to Parent .............................................3Sibshops ...........................................................4Tween Scene ...................................................5PRISM ................................................................6Next Chapter Book Club .............................7Ultimate Life....................................................8Art of Imagination.........................................9Project II ............................................................9Just Friends.............................................10-11Adult Services Events..........................12-13In the Spotlight ........................................... 14Become an Ollie Volunteer ..................... 14Picture Gallery ............................................. 15Staff Directory.............................................. 16

Ollie Webb Center, Inc. • 1941 South 42nd Street • Suite 122 • Omaha, NE 68105 • 402.346.5220

Mission Statement

To enrich the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families through support, programs

and advocacy.

The Arc of Omaha is a member

agency of the United Way of the

Midlands and a Chapter of The Arc

of Nebraska and the U.S.

10TH ANNUAL

OLLIE’S DREAM GALA

Join us for this fun evening of wine tasting, hors d’oeurves, live music,

silent and live auction.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2015

For more information contactOllie Webb Center, Inc. at 402.346.5220 or

Turner Events and Marketing at 402.926.1199www.olliewebbinc.org

Save the Date

6:30 to 10:00 p.m.Ramada Inn • 3321 South 72nd Street

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OLLIE'S BULLETIN BOARD

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Put Your Honey to Use

“Time and money spent in helping people to do more for themselves is far better than mere giving.” ~ Henry Ford

The Arc of Omaha 2015 Membership FormYour membership will be valid from January 1 through December 31, 2015

Thank you for your past support! Please consider once again being a part of our team!

Name (s) _________________________________________________________________________(As you wish it to appear when we publicly recognize our members.)

Address _________________________________________________________________________

City/State____________________________________________________ Zip _________________

Phone _________________________ E-mail ** __________________________________________

**May we send our monthly newsletter to your e-mail address: ____Yes ____No

Each Single Membership is entitled to one (1) vote. Each family membership is entitled to two (2) votes.

Please circle: Single $25 Family $40 Contributing $75 Sustaining $100 Corporate $150

❒ I would like to sponsor an additional single membership for a person who is unable to pay, for an additional $25

Total amount enclosed: $______________

Please make your check payable to Ollie Webb Center, Inc. Mail this form and your check to:Ollie Webb Center, Inc., 1941 South 42nd Street, Suite 122, Omaha, NE 68105

Your contribution is tax deductible.

You are doing more than mere giving when you become a member of The Arc of Omaha. You are supporting efforts to help individuals with developmental disabilities and their families lead lives of greater independence, productivity, integration, inclusion and self-determination. By joining now, your membership will be valid for the calendar year 2015. Membership options are outlined below.

The privileges of membership in The Arc of Omaha include:

Use of the Ollie Webb Center, Inc. pass to the Henry Doorly Zoo, discounts to many activities and events for individuals of all ages sponsored by The Arc of Omaha, support from The Arc of Nebraska and The Arc of the United States, including representation at local, state and national policy forums and publications sharing important information on a variety of topics, and the satisfaction of supporting a local agency that informs the public of the needs, rights and abilities of individuals with developmental disabilities.

2015 Arc of Omaha Membership Drive!Skinny Honey Lime

Chicken EnchiladasServes 4

Ingredients:• 2 large - chicken breasts, cooked

and shredded• 12 oz. green enchilada sauce• 1/3 cup honey• 1/4 cup lime juice, (about 2 limes)• 1 tablespoon chili powder• 1 teaspoon garlic powder• 8 medium whole wheat tortillas• 2 cups Mexican cheese, shredded• 3/4 cup 1% milk• 4 tablespoons cilantro • 1/3 cup light sour cream

Instructions:Preheat oven to 350o. In a 9 x 13 baking dish, pour a few ounces of enchilada sauce to slightly cover the bottom of your dish. Set aside. Whisk together the honey, lime juice, chili powder and garlic powder. Pour this marinade over the shredded chicken and stir so all chicken gets covered in marinade. Let sit for 30 minutes. Place chicken into middle of tortilla and top with cheese. Roll tightly and place into baking dish. Repeat. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Coat the enchiladas with the leftover marinade using a pastry brush. Bake for 20 minutes or until tortillas are slightly brown.

While enchiladas are in the oven, make the enchilada sour cream sauce by placing the milk, remaining enchilada sauce, 2 tablespoons cilantro, and 2 tablespoons sour cream in a small saucepan on medium heat. Stir frequently until thoroughly heated.Drizzle the enchilada sour cream sauce as desired onto enchiladas which can also be topped with leftover sour cream and cilantro.

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PARENT TO PARENT(Age newborn - 12 for events and all ages for P2P matching.)

by Denise Gehringer, Program Coordinator

[email protected]

Parent to ParentOmaha

Adaptive Bicycle Options for Your Family Member with Special Needs

KaZAM BikesAs seen on the Today Show and in Parenting Magazine, the KaZAM bike helps your child skip the training wheels and learn to balance and ride a bike, using the balance first peddle later concept. The KaZAM bike does not come with peddles.Price: $100Ages: 2-5 (adult model also available)Purchase from: Amazon.com

Glide BikesGlide Bikes use special balance bike technology that allows children of all needs and skill levels to quickly and easily learn how to ride a bike. The low center of gravity and ease-of-use makes it easier for children with special needs to ride a bike.Price: $100 - $300Ages: 3 & upPurchase from: Amazon.com

Caboose Trailer Bike by Morgan CycleThis stable, two-wheel Trailer Bike is a great way to introduce young riders and kids or adults with special needs to the thrill of cycling!Price: $90 - $200Ages: 4 - AdultPurchase from: Amazon.com

Micah Special Needs TricycleThe Micah Trike is the ideal mobility training and exercise cycle for children and young adults. The Micah was designed to meet the needs of children with Cerebral Palsy and those who need balance and support. The Micah has rear, care-giver, steering, making it a wonderful tool for all involved.Price: $1,369Ages: 5 - 15Purchase from: Flaghouse

Adventurer TandemThe Adventurer Tandem is a tricycle built for two. From the rear of the tricycle, the driver steers, brakes, and controls the 7-speed gears. The rider in the front, no matter his or her ability level, can enjoy all the benefits of cycling.Price: $6,237Ages: 7 & upPurchase from: Adaptive Mall

Fat WheelsFat Wheels is great for adults or children with special needs who have balance issues but want to ride a bicycle. Fat Wheels come in a variety of sizes.Price: $90 - $200Ages: 4 - adultPurchase from: Fat Wheels

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SIBSHOPS(Ages 6 -13)

by Amanda Clark, Program Coordinator

[email protected]

This program is funded in part by a grant from the United Way of the Midlands.

Sibshops is an award-winning, nationally affiliated program for the brothers and sisters of individuals with developmental disabilities.

Sibshops are lively celebrations which convey a sense of joy, wonder, and play!

The program is uniquely designed to provide high-energy activities for the siblings of children with developmental disabilities. Sibshops is a place where siblings may obtain peer support and education within a recreational context; while having fun, sibs connect with each other about similar experiences. Lunch is served.

Sibshops are held the 2nd Saturday of the month.

Cost:If you are an Ollie Webb

Center, Inc. Member the cost is: 9-13 year olds - 8 sessions $100

6-8 year olds - 4 sessions $50

Non-Members cost:

9-13 year olds - 8 sessions $125

6-8 year olds - 4 sessions $60Individual sessions may be purchased at $12.50

each for members and $15 each for non-members.

Contributions to the Sibshops Scholarship fund are welcomed and will help a sibling

who cannot afford to attend the opportunity to participate in

Sibshops.

Pictures from our March event at Celebration Covenant Church.

April EventWe are meeting at the Henry Doorly Zoo!

Saturday, April 11, 20159-13 year old Sibs: 9:00 a.m. to noon

6-8 year old Sibs: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Sack lunches will be provided. Please RSVP no later than April 8.

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FAMILY SERVICES(Tweens with Special Needs - ages 10 - 13 years old)by Denise Gehringer, Program Coordinator

[email protected]

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J o i n t h e P a r t y !

Thursday, April 2 & 16, 2015

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Zumba-like Dance Party will help tweens develop a healthy

lifestyle and incorporate fitness as a natural part of their

week by making fitness fun.

Thursday, April 9, 2015

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Foodie Fix is a fun way to learn and reinforce

basic skills in the kitchen, while spending time with friends.

We cook, then eat together!

Cost: • Dance Party 2 Nights: $5/Arc member & $10/non-member

• Foodie Fix: $15/Arc member & $20/non-member

•Snack & Chat: $5/Arc member & $10/non-member

Please note: Class size is limited to 10 people.

Registration info will be sent upon confirmation of space availability.

Contact [email protected] to inquire if space is available.

Thursday, April 23, 2015

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Snack & Chat follows a Social Skills curriculum that offers the

Tweens a practical way to develop social skills used for a

lifetime! We’ll also have a healthy snack!

C o o k i n g F u n !

F u n P r a c t i c i n g S o c i a l S k i l l s !

F u n w i t h F r i e n d s !

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PARENT RESOURCE INFORMATION& SUPPORT MEETINGS

by Denise Gehringer, Program Coordinator

[email protected]

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The PRISM Project is sponsored by the Arc of Omaha at Ollie Webb Center, Inc., with assistance from the United Way of the Midlands and the Nebraska Department of Education.

Interpretation services available by request. Requests MUST be received by February 16th.

Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Location: UNO Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center 6001 Dodge Street

Reserved Parking Available for the first 40 RSVPs.

Please e-mail RSVP to by 4/14/15: Denise Gehringer [email protected]

Technology Tools

Assistive technology is the term used to describe devices used by people with intellectual disabilities that help compensate for functional limitations and increase learning, independence, mobility, communication, environmental control and choice.

People with intellectual disabilities can use assistive technology for communication, education, employment and independence.

Dr. Sean Smith, Associate Professor of Special Education at the University of Kansas will

offer a variety of technology options that can be immediately put to use to better the

lives of our family and friends with I/DD.

Integrating assistive technology into the lives of individuals with disabilities.

Presenter: Sean J. Smith holds the rank of Associate Professor of Special Education at the University of Kansas. Dr. Smith has a background in the area of special education and technology, specifically towards the integration of technology across teacher preparation programs. He has authored and presented a number of articles and papers dealing with special education technology and is currently a Project Director on several US Department of Education program initiatives seeking to further the integration of technology components across teacher preparation programs and into the lives of students with disabilities, as well as, the development of a virtual social skill training experience for students with Autism. Dr. Smith has served as an associate editor for the Journal of Special Education Technology and currently serves as an Associate Editor for Teaching Exceptional Children. He is the proud parent of four young children, one having an intellectual disability.

Rescheduled!Rescheduled!

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NEXT CHAPTER BOOK CLUBby Denise Gehringer, Program Coordinator

[email protected]

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Friendship & literacy in a community setting!

Next Chapter Book ClubNext Chapter Book Club

12 Clubs Meeting in the Omaha Metro Area!12 Clubs Meeting in the Omaha Metro Area!

• Book Clubs meets once a week for an hour as a small group at a local coffee shop to read and discuss a book.

• All reading levels can participate! 

• Members enjoy social connections and the delight of expanding their literacy.

• New club forming in the Bellevue area. Interested volunteers and new members contact [email protected].

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ULTIMATE LIFE PROGRAM(Ages 18 and Older)

by Denise Gehringer, Program Coordinator

[email protected]

Ultimate

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The Ultimate Life Program is the place to be for fun and friends!

The Ultimate Life Program is a fee-based recreation program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities 18 years and older. This program offers opportunities for adults to participate in small, planned group activities or

one-on-one outings of their choice in the community. Trained companions accompany participants. Transportation to and from the activities is part of the program.

APPLY NOW! Registration fee $30.

For an application, contact: [email protected]

Ultimate Life Ladies Enjoying Manicures and Lunch!Ultimate Life Ladies Enjoying Manicures and Lunch!

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THE ART OF IMAGINATIONby Jim Hoggatt, Artistic Director

[email protected]

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PROJECT II SELF-ADVOCACYby Aimee Addison

[email protected]

Project II…is the local self-advocacy group in Omaha. Adult members come together monthly to learn and teach skills associated with self-advocacy—decision making, problem solving, speaking up, etc. We would like to have you participate with us by joining our group at a regular meeting or a special event. RSVP’s are required for all meetings and events, by e-mailing Aimee Addison [Advisor for Project II] at [email protected]. Dates and times are subject to change without notice.

April 17: Meeting

May 15: Meeting

June 19: Meeting

August 14: Summer Dance 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at PVA, 7612 Maple Street. Cost is $10. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. RSVP to Amanda Clark by August 10.

September 18: Meeting

October 16 -18 (3 day trip) People First of Nebraska Convention in Kearny. Contact Aimee Addison for more information.

November 20: Meeting

The Art of Imagination is happy to announce Project Blue Barn Theatre Partnership, a year-long theater event involving people with and without disabilities. Artistic Director, Jim Hoggatt will codirect the project with the well-known and respected Omaha theater artist, Amy Kunz. Auditions for actors with and without disabilities will be held in April and the project will proceed in four stages over the next year.

The first stage of the project will involve the development of an original story to serve as the basis of a play that will be performed in March 2016. The story will be conceived through ideas generated during a three month period of weekly development workshops run by Hoggatt and Kunz. Using visual and improvisation art mediums, actors cast in the project will work with the directors to construct characters and a plot for the play. Over the summer, the directors will embark on the writing stage of Project Blue Barn Theatre Partnership, meet-ing regularly to turn the ideas conceived during the previous stage into a script.

The next stage of the process will be the core actor rehearsal period. Kunz and Hoggatt will work with a third Omaha-area theater professional (TBD) to create the staging for the project. The final period of the project will be the full cast rehearsal and performance stage. All the actors will come back into the project for a three month rehearsal process culminating with three performances at the new Blue Barn Theatre currently under construction at 10th and Pacific Streets. The new Blue Barn Theatre will be The Art of Imagination’s new theatre home.

Project Blue Barn Theatre Partnership is being funded by a generous grant from the Developmental Disability Council of Nebraska.

Project Blue Barn Partnership

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JUST FRIENDS NEWS(Ages 13 -18)

by Amanda Clark, Program [email protected]

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Being able to cook is such an important life skill. Join us for a fun filled evening of socialization while practicing our skills of cutting, spreading, measuring, and many other

cooking skills! Meal is provided!

Let’s switch it up in April! How about a trained Chef leading class in a real chef’s kitchen? Chef Justin Wacker, at Hy-Vee on 180th & Pacific Street, enjoys helping with meal ideas, assisting with cooking techniques, and general culinary knowledge. Chef Justin’s culinary accomplishments have been seen at The Lodge at Wilderness Ridge in Lincoln; Levy Restaurants in St. Louis and the Omaha Country Club. Let’s see what he can cook up with the Just Friends Teen Program!

Location: Hy-Vee at 180th & Pacific StreetCost: $15 for Arc members/$20 for non-Arc members

RSVP to Amanda Clark by April 2.

Teen Food and Friends

Date: Monday, April 6, 2015

Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Congratulations to our newest

mentor/mentee matches!

May Teen Food and Friends

Date: May 4, 2015 Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Location: OWCICost: $15 for Arc members/$20 for non-Arc members

RSVP to Amanda Clark at: [email protected] by May 1.

Saturday, April 18, 2015

12:30 - 3:00 p.m. OWCI

Cost: $15/Arc member & $20/non-memberRSVP to: [email protected] by April 15.

Lunch and Film Club is an afternoon of socializing over lunch and watching the latest blockbuster DVD on the large projector screen at the Ollie Webb Center.

Film and lunch suggestions are always welcome.

Lunch and Film Club

Samantha Shirley-Anzures and Taylor Thompson (pictured) and

Ellie Rommelfarger and Elise Arnold

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JUST FRIENDS NEWS(Ages 13 -18)

by Amanda Clark, Program [email protected]

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RESERVATION FORM – Just Friends Name:_____________________________________________________ Phone #: (_____)_______________

Address:___________________________________________________ Zip: _________________________ Date of Birth:______________________ Emergency Contact ________________________ Emergency Phone : _______________________

PLEASE CIRCLE THE EVENT(S) THAT CORRESPONDS WITH PAYMENT

Teen Food & Friends (April 6) .................................................................... $15 Arc member/ $20 non-memberat Hy-Vee on 180th & Pacific Street

Circles I (April 8, 15, 22, 29) ......................................................................... $60 Arc member/ $80 non-member

Bowling for Teens (April 11)........................................................................ $15

April Teen Lunch and Film Club (April 18) ............................................ $15 Arc member/ $20 non-member

May Teen Food & Friends (May 4)............................................................. $15 Arc member/ $20 non-member

Total Enclosed: $____________ Please make checks payable to: Ollie Webb Center, Inc.

Return to: Ollie Webb Center, Inc., Just Friends, 1941 South 42nd Street, Suite 122, Omaha, NE 68105

For Adult Services and Just Friends Participants

Circles is a well-regarded program which uses circles of different colors to teach people with disabilities about appropriate behavior based on the type of relation-ship they have with family, friends, and others.

Online Curriculum for this program can cost $300 - $1,200 and it won’t be personal-ized or have the value of peer discussions on topics such as: who you can touch and how; who you can trust and why; and who you can talk to and what you can say.

Teens and adults are invited to participate.Adult Services and Just Friends Cost: $60 for Arc members and $80 for non-Arc members

Please call Amanda to be sure there is room before sending in your RSVP.

Circles 1

Circles I - Social Skills and

Relationship Boundaries Classes

Wednesdays • 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

April 8, 15, 22, 29

at Ollie Webb Center, Inc.

Bowling Party for Teens!

Saturday, April 11, 2015

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Maplewood Lanes

Cost: $15 covers 2 games, shoe rental, pizza and pop.

Must bring cash to the event with RSVP in advance. RSVP to Amanda Clark at 402.346.5220 ext/ 31 or [email protected] by April 8.

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ADULT SERVICES (Ages 19 and Older)by Amanda Clark

[email protected]

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Adult Services Large Group Events cosponsored by the City of Omaha Parks and Recreation -

Therapeutic Recreation

Lunch and Movie is an afternoon of socializing

over lunch and watching the latest

blockbuster DVD on the large projector

screen at the Ollie Webb Center. (Film and lunch

suggestions are always welcome.)

12:30-3:00 p.m. at OWCI

Cost: $15/Arc member - $20/non memberPlease note:

Class size is limited to 12 people.

Before sending in your check/registration, contact Amanda at 402.346.5220 ext. 31 or

[email protected] to see if space is available.

April 25: Send RSVP form to Amanda by April 20 or call/e-mail by April 24.

May 30: Send RSVP form to Amanda by March 25 or call/e-mail by May 28.

Lunch and Movie

Adult Food and Friends is a fun way to reinforce basic skills in the kitchen, while spending time with new and old friends. We cook then eat together!

5:30-7:30 p.m. at OWCICost: $15/Arc member - $20/non member

Please note:

Class size is limited to 7 people.

Before sending in your check/registration, contact Amanda at 402.346.5220 ext. 31 or [email protected] to see if space is still available.

April 7: Send RSVP form to Amanda by April 1 or call/e-mail by April 6.

May 5: Send RSVP form to Amanda by May 1 or call/e-mail by May 2.

Adult Food and Friends

Cinco de Mayo Dance!

Friday, May 1, 2015

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.Mockingbird Community Center

10242 Mockingbird Drive

Light snacks, refreshments, dancing

and live DJ!

$10 for participants and no charge for staff and

parents who eat.

If you bring someone

new to an OWCI event,

you’ll both get $2 off

admission!

Send RSVP to Amanda Clark by April 27 or call/e-mail by April 3: [email protected]

or 402.346-.5220 ext. 31

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ADULT SERVICES (Ages 19 and Older)by Amanda Clark

[email protected]

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Adult Food & Friends (April 7) (May 5)....................................................$15 Arc member/$20 non-member

Circles I (April 8, 15, 22, 29) ..........................................................................$60 Arc member/ $80 non-member

Adult Lunch and Movie (April 25) (May 30) ........................................$15 Arc member/$20 non-member

Cinco de Mayo Dance (May 1) .....................................................................$10

Total Enclosed: $____________ Please make checks payable to: Ollie Webb Center, Inc.

Return to: Ollie Webb Center, Inc., Adult Services, 1941 South 42nd Street, Suite 122, Omaha, NE 68105

RESERVATION FORM – Adult Services

Name:_____________________________________________________ Phone #: (_____)________________

Address:____________________________________________________ Zip: __________________________ Date of Birth:______________________________ Emergency Contact ________________________ Emergency Phone : _____________________________

Will Staff be accompanying to event? (Indicate which event) _______________________________________

PLEASE CIRCLE THE EVENT(S) THAT CORRESPONDS WITH PAYMENT

For Adult Services and Just Friends Participants

Wednesdays • 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

April 8, 15, 22, 29

at Ollie Webb Center, Inc.

Circles is a well-regarded program which uses circles of different colors to teach people with disabilities about appropriate behavior based on the type of

relationship they have with family, friends, and others.

Online Curriculum for this program can cost $300 - $1,200 and it won’t be personalized or have the value of peer discussions on topics such as: who you can touch and how; who you can trust and why; and who you can talk to and what you can say.

Teens and adults are invited to participate.Adult Services and Just Friends Cost: $60 for Arc members and $80 for non-Arc members

Please call Amanda to be sure there is room before sending in your RSVP.

Circles 1

Circles I - Social Skills and Relationship Boundaries Classes

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT!

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Kerree TaylorFrom phone calls to all the mailings to many other things, juggling the inner workings of an office is never an easy task. In the last year and a half, Kerree Taylor has experienced a number of challenges in her role as the Ollie Webb Center, Inc.’s primary Administrative Assistant, but she has proven to be up for the challenge! We sat down with Kerree recently for a Gazette profile and the first thing she said about what she likes most at OWCI is that she feels like a family member at our organization. She says that’s the best part about it: the people.

Even though Kerree’s primary responsibility involves administrative duties, she doesn’t go half an hour on any given day without interacting with either the students in our education program or the individuals who participate in our other offerings such as job development, independent living, Ultimate Life and Food and Friends to name a few. For Kerree, that may be her favorite thing. She says, “I have an adult son with autism and I’ve always felt I’ve had a connection to the parents of the people who attend our services, not to mention the clients themselves.” Kerree went on, “I love their enthusiasm and how positive they are – one of our students often calls me ‘the lady behind the window’. I can’t say enough about how much I like that young lady.”

We should add that Kerree’s own sense of enthusiasm and positivity add an important dynamic to our team. She is help-ful, spirited and always smiling. At the conclusion of our interview with Kerree for the Gazette, Kerree said “Just tell our readers they’re welcome to stop in any time and visit ‘the lady behind the window!’”

Be part of a passionate team working to daily enrich the lives of individuals with developmental disabili-ties. Direct Support Professionals assist with teach-ing vocational, life and social skills in our Continuing Education, Independent Living, and Supported Employment departments. Hours are flexible rang-ing from day to evening to weekends.

For more information, visit olliewebbinc.org. Join the Ollie Webb Center, Inc. Team to make a difference in another’s life as well as your own!

Enriching Lives Because of You!

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OLLIE’S PHOTO GALLERY

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Iron Chef Event: Daniel Holm, Ethan Roberts, Chef Corey Hall, Ben Herek, Logan Schneider

Best Buddies Talent Show - March 21, 2015

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The Arc of Omaha & Career Solutions, Inc.1941 South 42nd StreetSuite 122Omaha, NE 68105-2942

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Serving the Programs of Career Solutions, Inc.402.342.4418

Ext.Annie Anderson Education Coordinator 23Dave Brown Independent Living Coordinator 20Lydia Clark Independent Living Manager 24Kim Hall Employment Services Manager 28Jim Hoggatt Artistic Director 30Dena Launderville Education Coordinator 15Theresa Lehmer Program Specialist 10Mike Loftus Education Coordinator 13Cherie McCreary Intake & QA Specialist 19Elise Turille Education Director 14

Serving the Programs of The Arc of Omaha402.346.5220

Ext.Judy Bednarz Program Specialist (Stars Basketball)Amanda Clark Program Coordinator 31 (Adult Services, Best Buddies, Just Friends, Sibshops) Denise Gehringer Program Coordinator 33 (Book Club, Family Services, PRISM, & Ultimate Life)Jen Rauch Program Specialist (Best Buddies)Amiee Addison Program AssistantCheryl Hamilton Program Assistant Colleen Swanson Program Assistant

Administrative Office Staff402.346.5220

Ext.Laurie Ackermann Executive Director 17Lisa Dougherty Human Resource Manager 22Mavis Hall Accounting Associate 21Jenny Koley Receptionist 27Cathy Smith Controller 26Kerree Taylor Administrative Assistant 10

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