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Disability Events


Nebraska


Disability Events Nebraska will be updated monthly highlighting events for people with disabilities. Events may include conferences, workshops, festivals, and various other special events. Check out what is happening in your community.

If you know of any disability-focused events in Nebraska, please e-mail us with the details.

New Sign Fall 2009 - Nebraska - Memory Walk for Alzheimers Association of Nebraska, Midlands Chapter

Alzheimers Association of Nebraska, Midlands Chapter serving East/Northeast Nebraska and Southwest Iowa is hosting a Memory Walk this fall on the following dates:

You can either walk alone or form a team. You can register online at the link above or contact the location nearest you by clicking on the following In My Community link.

New Sign Fall 2009 - Nebraska - Not Alone, a live talk radio program

Tuesdays - 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Join The Kim Foundation and KCRO Channel 660 AM for Not Alone, a live talk radio program focused on behavioral health and recovery. In an effort to reduce the stigma often associated with mental illness, the show seeks to assure individuals, families, and communities that they are not alone, mental illness affects us all. For a list of upcoming progams as well as an archive of past programs go to: Not Alone, Upcoming Shows

New Sign Fall 2009 - Nebraska - Beginner Family Sign Classes

Classes begin Thursday, August 20 - Beginner Family Sign Class: communicating with your child(ren) who are deaf or hard of hearing. The class is designed specifically for families with infants and preschoolers. This class will address language and listening strategies as well as sign vocabulary. Classes will be offered in both English and Spanish. Location: Lied Learning and Technology Center, 425 N. 30th St., Omaha, 6:15 - 7:45 PM. Class schedule: August 20, 27; September 3,10, 17, 24. Cost: $25.00 per family. Scholarships are available. For more information or to apply for a scholarship, please contact Teresa McEvoy at (402) 452-5032 or send e-mail to: mcevoyt@boystown.org

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