http://autismiowacity.org America/Denver America/Denver America/Denver 20211107T020000 -0600 -0700 MST 20220313T020000 -0700 -0600 MDT ai1ec-1334@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Brook Fairbanks; 319-286-4531 A new service for Tanager Place families – Family Yoga! Join us on Tuesdays from 11/27-12/18 from 4:30pm-5:30pm at The Estle Center. This is FREE for all Tanager Place families, but be sure to bring your own towel and water bottle. Capacity is limited, so you need to register ahead of time by contacting Brook Fairbanks at 319-286-4531. See you there! 20181218T163000 20181218T173000 Tanager Place 20181204T163000 20181211T163000 20181218T163000 0 Family Yoga at Tanager Place free ai1ec-1358@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Renee Speh; reneespeh@gmail.com 20181219T113000 20181219T130000 The Iowa City Public Library @ 123 S Linn St, Iowa City IA 0 ICCSD Mental Health, Special Education and Disability PTO Meeting free ai1ec-1137@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z   The Southeast Iowa Autism Support Group meets on the second and fourth Saturday of each month and is open to all. Wherever you are on the spectrum, whether diagnosed or not, join us for support and community in a space where you can be yourself. When: The 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month from 1pm-3pm Where: Uptown Bill’s 730 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, Iowa, 52240 (Uptown Bills is a used bookstore / coffeehouse / soda fountain / business space that welcomes all people, but especially to those with disabilities. See their website here.) If Traveling by Car: There is limited parking at Uptown Bills. However, on Saturdays you may park at the County Administration Building in their public parking lot. It is down the ‘hill’ a few feet. The entrance is to the West, across the street from the gas station’s entrance.   20181222T130000 20181222T150000 +41.652401;-91.532774 Uptown Bill's @ 730 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA 20180623T130000 20180714T130000 20180728T130000 20180811T130000 20180825T130000 20180908T130000 20180922T130000 20181013T130000 20181027T130000 20181110T130000 20181124T130000 20181208T130000 20181222T130000 0 The Southeast Iowa Autism Support Group free ai1ec-1353@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z  We will be kicking off our Autism Friendly Winter Break Series at Brush and Barrel! LIMITED TO 20 PAINTERS, steeply reduced price. Must purchase your $5 ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-open-paint-at-brush-and-barrel-tickets-53272230676 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-open-paint-at-brush-and-barrel-tickets-53272230676?fbclid=IwAR3OydMw2xkXdH4NMhVyzlfkmcd2YFJcbxWVzSle68sgVfSXoCUoZy239LM. 20181223T140000 Brush and Barrel @ 408 1st Ave, Coralville 0 Autism-Friendly Holiday Open House and Paint external https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-open-paint-at-brush-and-barrel-tickets-53272230676?fbclid=IwAR3OydMw2xkXdH4NMhVyzlfkmcd2YFJcbxWVzSle68sgVfSXoCUoZy239LM 1 ai1ec-906@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Monica Hernadez Goodvin; monicag@childserve.org Evening Support Group at Childserve The Evening Support Group welcomes parents, caregivers and loved ones of children with any special healthcare needs. These meeting are designed to offer families a time to ask questions, share resources and provide encouragement and support to other families. Support groups at Childserve are led by a parent of a child with special healthcare needs and are held at Childserve in Iowa City. All support groups are free and offer complimentary childcare and light snacks. Families do not need to be enrolled in another Childserve service to attend. Time – 6:30pm – 7:30pm Location – Childserve – 2350 Oakdale Blvd, Coralville, IA Questions? Please contact Monica at monicag@childserve.org 20181227T183000 20181227T193000 +41.707929;-91.598615 Childserve @ 2350 Oakdale Blvd, Coralville, IA 52241, USA 20180222T183000 20180322T183000 20180426T183000 20180524T183000 20180628T183000 20180726T183000 20180823T183000 20180927T183000 20181025T183000 20181122T183000 20181227T183000 0 Evening Caregiver Support Group at Childserve free thumbnail;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/33feecce16f95cd15d4724cd3078ae87.png;220;220,medium;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/33feecce16f95cd15d4724cd3078ae87.png;220;220,large;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/33feecce16f95cd15d4724cd3078ae87.png;220;220,full;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/33feecce16f95cd15d4724cd3078ae87.png;220;220 ai1ec-1352@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Dina Bishara; iowadina@yahoo.com Come join us for some bowling fun at Colonial Lanes! This event is closed to the general public so that the music and arcade noise can be turned off. Siblings welcome! No sign up required. 20181228T100000 20181228T120000 Colonial Lanes @ 2253 Old Hwy 218 South, Iowa City 0 external $3 per game, free shoe rentals ai1ec-1338@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Come bowling with us! Putt – putt golf will also be available. Colonial Lanes will be CLOSED to the general public so that attendees can play and move about the facility as they please. Only 3 dollars a game! Music and arcade games will be turned off for those who are sound sensitive. No sign up necessary. Just show up! For additional accommodations, please contact Jessie Witherell at jessiewitherell@hotmail.com or Dina Bishara at iowadina@yahoo.com 20181228T100000 20181228T120000 +41.630946;-91.544358 Colonial Lanes @ 2253 Old Hwy 218 S, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA 0 Autism -Friendly Bowling at Colonial Lanes free ai1ec-1339@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Gym Nest; (319) 341-2229 Join the Iowa City Autism Community for a FREE autism-friendly open gym at the Iowa Gym Nest! The facility will be CLOSED to the general public so attendees can enjoy the gym. Gym Nest facility rules will apply. No sign up is necessary! For additional accommodations please contact Dina Bishara at iowadina@yahoo.com.   20181229T133000 20181229T150000 +41.699289;-91.606354 Iowa Gym Nest @ 2550 Holiday Rd, Coralville, IA 52241, USA 0 Autism Friendly Open Gym at Iowa Gym Nest – FREE free ai1ec-885@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z 319-625-6255; https://theicm.org/exhibits-programs/programs/super-hero-nights/ Super Hero Nights Every child is unique.  Each grows and learns in his or her own special way.  And without exception, all children love to play.  Kids with disabilities are no different.  Whether a child’s disability is mild or severe, obvious or not, that child is first and foremost a kid – which means he or she will have the natural instinct to explore the world through play, just like any other child. During Super Hero Nights, admission is free for families with children who have special needs.  Enjoy a quieter and welcoming environment throughout our exhibits. Cost: Free When: Last Sunday of every month from 6-7:30pm Who: Families with children who have special needs Click HERE for a free social story about visiting the museum. 20181230T180000 20181230T190000 +41.690889;-91.601859 Children's Museum @ 1451 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville, IA 52241, USA 20180225T180000 20180325T180000 20180429T180000 20180527T180000 20180624T180000 20180729T180000 20180826T180000 20180930T180000 20181028T180000 20181125T180000 20181230T180000 0 Superhero Night At The Children’s Museum free thumbnail;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/download-14.jpg;225;225,medium;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/download-14.jpg;225;225,large;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/download-14.jpg;225;225,full;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/download-14.jpg;225;225 ai1ec-1351@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Get ready for 2019 with some jumping! All ages, siblings/family welcome. Reduced price thanks to the generous sponsorship of the East Central Iowa Autism Society! No sign up required. Please sign the AirFX online waiver before attending. See their website (above) for more details. $5/1 hour $8/90min. $11/2 hours 20181231T090000 20181231T110000 Air FX @ 1100 N 18th Ave, Hiawatha, Iowa 52233 0 Autism – Friendly Trampoline Jump at AirFX external ai1ec-1369@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Jessie Witherell; jessiewitherell@hotmail.com; https://www.facebook.com/events/288999131804254/ UPDATE – This event has been cancelled due to winter weather.  Join us Saturday January 19th from 9am-10am at The Iowa City Public Library for a sensory – friendly browsing hour! The library does an amazing job of accommodating patrons on the autism spectrum every day but during this special closed-to-the-general-public browsing hour, they can guarantee limited crowd size, control over lower lighting, noise and other factors that can be over-stimulating for those who have sensory processing challenges. This is an ALL AGES event and participants are welcome and encouraged to enjoy all offered activities. For more information, please visit the facebook event here. For questions or additional accommodations, please contact Jessie Witherell at jessiewitherell@hotmail.com. This event is sponsored by The Iowa City Public Library in partnership with The Iowa City Autism Community. 20190119T090000 20190119T100000 The Iowa City Public Library @ 123 S Linn St, Iowa City IA 0 **CANCELLED** Sensory – Friendly Browsing Hour at the Iowa City Public Library free ai1ec-1288@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z askresource.org/calendar We’re now offering our new health care advocacy training in FOUR different locations across the state! Find details and registration at www.askresource.org/calendar. 20190119T090000 20190119T120000 Please Check Flyer for Location/City 20181201T090000 20181208T090000 20190119T090000 0 Wait a Minute…. I Disagree! Health Care Advocacy Training For Families free ai1ec-1362@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Renee Speh; reneespeh@gmail.com 20190125T113000 20190125T123000 The Iowa City Public Library @ 123 S Linn St, Iowa City IA 0 MSD PTO Meeting – Discussion With ICCSD Director of Diversity and Cultural Responsiveness Laura Cottrell free ai1ec-1394@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Saturday, January 26, 2019 – 3:00pm to 5:45pm Storytime Room This encore screening is for intended for individuals with autism and their families to enjoy the library together in a neutral environment. Come watch the movie Smallfoot and make your own yeti craft while you watch! In Smallfoot, a yeti named Migo is convinced that a human known only as “Small Foot” is real and has to prove to his tribe that it does exist with the help of Meechee and the S.E.S – Smallfoot Evidentiary Society. If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library Contact below. Open To The Public Snacks are welcome but please NO PEANUTS due to allergy risk. Thanks! Contact Information Library Contact: Children’s Desk Phone: 319-356-5200 20190126T150000 Iowa City Public Library @ 123 S Linn St Iowa City, IA 0 Sensory-Friendly Movie: Small Foot free 1 ai1ec-1406@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Jessie Witherell; jessiewitherell@hotmail.com; https://www.facebook.com/events/303373473870136/ Come join us for a special access browsing hour for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families on February 1st from 5:30pm-6:30pm at the North Liberty Community Library! The library will be closed to the general public so that patrons can have a quieter library experience and so families can meet and connect with one another. There will be a craft activity, toy trains, Wii games in the teen room as well as a special glow stick dance party. This is a great opportunity to get out of the house and burn off some energy! The dance party will be away from other library activities for the comfort of those who may find it overstimulating. Glow sticks and balloons will be provided by The Iowa City Autism Community. This event is ALL AGES and is open to individuals on the autism spectrum or others who have sensory processing disorders such as PDD-NOS or ADHD. Siblings are always welcome! No sign up is necessary. Come on out! If you have questions or need additional accommodations, please contact Jessie Witherell at jessiewitherell@hotmail.com 20190201T173000 20190201T183000 The North Liberty Community Library @ 520 W Cherry St, North Liberty 0 Autism-Friendly Browsing Hour and Dance Party at the NL Library free ai1ec-1376@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Dina Bishara; iowadina@yahoo.com   Join us at Hudson’s Tap in Iowa City for Community Night! Hudson’s will donate 15% of all sales (food, beverage, even retail should they sell any gift cards) to the Iowa City Autism Community. 100% of funds raised will be used towards the creation of “Calm Kits” to be distributed to area schools. Kits will include tools for self-soothing, relaxation, mindfulness and calming: a variety of fidgets, breathing tools, visual timers, noise cancelling headphones, and other items that target the tactile, vestibular, olfactory, and proprioceptive systems. Kits are being created in consultation with Autism Consultants. More about Hudson’s here: http://hudsonsic.com/ More about the Iowa City Autism Community here: https://autismiowacity.org/ 20190206T170000 20190206T190000 Hudson's @ 482 Highway 1 W, Iowa City, Iowa 52246 0 Iowa City Autism Community Calm Kit Fundraiser at Hudson’s Tap free ai1ec-1412@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Dina Bishara; iowadina@yahoo.com; https://www.facebook.com/events/2025223267524761/?notif_t=plan_user_invited&notif_id=1548686165797136 20190209T100000 20190209T110000 Center For Disabilities and Development @ 100 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242 0 ICCSD MSD PTO – Seclusion Learning Session free ai1ec-1430@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z The Southeast Iowa Autism Support Group meets on the second and fourth Saturday of each month and is open to all. Wherever you are on the spectrum, whether diagnosed or not, join us for support and community in a space where you can be yourself. When: The 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month from 1pm-3pm Where: Uptown Bill’s 730 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, Iowa, 52240 (Uptown Bills is a used bookstore / coffeehouse / soda fountain / business space that welcomes all people, but especially to those with disabilities. See their website here.) If Traveling by Car: There is limited parking at Uptown Bills. However, on Saturdays you may park at the County Administration Building in their public parking lot. It is down the ‘hill’ a few feet. The entrance is to the West, across the street from the gas station’s entrance. 20190209T130000 20190209T150000 Uptown Bill's @ 730 S Dubuque St Iowa City, IA 52240 20190209T130000 20190223T130000 20190309T130000 20190323T130000 20190413T130000 20190427T130000 20190511T130000 20190525T130000 20190608T130000 20190622T130000 20190713T130000 20190727T130000 20190810T130000 20190824T130000 20190914T130000 20190928T130000 20191012T130000 20191026T130000 20191109T130000 20191123T130000 20191214T130000 20191228T130000 0 The Southeast Iowa Autism Support Group free ai1ec-1413@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z https://www.facebook.com/events/1153968514765487/ Who: Autistic Teens & 20s What: Learn the card game ‘Dos’, snack and socialize! When: Saturday February 9th @ 3pm Where: A2I office – 1556 S. First Ave. Suite B 20190209T150000 Access 2 Independence @ 1556 S 1st Ave, Ste B, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 0 Second Saturday Social: Chips, Dips & Dos! free 1 ai1ec-1373@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z bit.ly/SPARK-AirFX To register for this free event, please visit here. 20190211T160000 20190211T190000 AirFX Trampoline Park @ 1100 N 18th Ave, Hiawatha, IA 0 SPARK For Autism at AirFX Trampoline Park free ai1ec-1333@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z 20190214T090000 20190214T153000 +41.660431;-91.549907 Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing Clinic @ Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing Center, 250 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA 0 Language Acquisition Through Motor Planning free ai1ec-1387@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z 20190216T090000 20190216T120000 Jumer's Casino and Hotel @ 777 Jumer Dr., Rock Island, IL 0 2nd Annual QC Autism Resource Fair free ai1ec-1433@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Jessie Witherell; jessiewitherell@hotmail.com; https://www.facebook.com/events/919111481628742/ The Iowa City Autism Community is hosting its first evening meeting on February 21st from 6:30pm-7:30pm at the Coralville Library, Meeting Room B.  Please park in the lower ramp of the parking garage. There is entry to the library from that level as well. During the first half, we will discuss general ICAC business such as activity planning, advocacy projects, fundraising, etc. All are welcome and encouraged to share ideas and to volunteer. Caregivers, community allies and adults on the autism spectrum are all free to attend. The second half will be dedicated to casual conversation, support and connection. This will be a chance for caregivers and autistic adults to meet others, ask for feedback and advice, problem solve and socialize. Refreshments will be served. If you have questions or need additional accommodations, please contact Jessie Witherell at jessiewitherell@hotmail.com. No childcare is available at this time but kids are always welcome. 20190221T183000 20190221T193000 Coralville Public Library 0 ICAC General Meeting and Social free ai1ec-1437@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z (319) 625-1010 Reel Movies for Real Needs Special showing of How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World A select first run movie is featured one Saturday each month at a convenient 10:30 AM showtime. Regular matinee pricing applies. Click the movie posters below for locations and tickets! (Ticket availability is posted as soon as possible – Check back often for frequent updates. For questions, please call 1.800.274.0099×1 20190223T103000 Marcus Sycamore Cinema @ 1602 Sycamore St, Iowa City, IA 52240 0 Reel Movies for Real Needs – How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World free 1 ai1ec-1363@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Mary Roberts; mary-roberts-l@uiowa.edu Saturday, 23 February 2019 from 13:00-16:00 University of Iowa Center For Disabilities and Development Open to anyone who works with autistic children. FREE. PRESENTERS INCLUDE: Dr. Todd Kopelman (UIHC Psychiatry Pediatrics) – An Introduction to Autism Monica Ryan Rausch (AEA Autism Consultant) – Practical strategies and tools Dina Bishara and Jessie Witherell (Iowa City Autism Community)- What is autism acceptance? Parent Panel – An opportunity for questions and discussion Please contact Mary Roberts at mary-roberts-1@uiowa.edu for to sign up.   pin 20190223T130000 20190223T160000 Center for Disabilities and Development @ 100 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City IA 0 Autism 101 – An Introduction to Autism for Service Providers, Respite Workers, Babysitters and Anyone Who Supports Children on the Autism Spectrum free ai1ec-1431@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Your child can have a chance to be a super hero at the Iowa Children’s Museum! The Iowa Children’s Museum (ICM) is an amazing play space where children can use their minds, bodies, and senses to explore art, music, theories of how things go, and the world around them. But many children can also feel overwhelmed or stressed with the daily excitement and activity in a museum. For families with children with autism and other disabilities, the bright lights and noise of children exploring the museum can also be over-stimulating. Parents may be worried that their child might have a meltdown, or they may worry that the ICM wouldn’t be fun for their child. To make this amazing learning experience accessible to all children and families, the ICM offers Super Hero Nights. Super Hero Nights are offered for families of children with special needs Super Hero Nights occur after regular museum hours on the last Sunday of the month from 6-7:30PM. This is a quieter time for families to explore the ICM. Admission is free for families of children with special needs on Super Hero Nights. You can find more information about Super Hero Nights by clicking HERE. Also, the ICM has written an amazing social story with pictures that you can show to your child to explain the ICM, the rules, and what to expect when visiting. You can access that social story by clicking HERE. If you have any questions, please contact Amber Morris at amorris@theicm.org. Iowa Children’s Museum, 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, Iowa 52241 Phone: 319-625-6255 Hours: Mon. – Closed* Tues., Wed., and Thurs. – 10am-6pm Fri. – 10am-8pm Sat. – 10am-6pm Sun. – 11am-6pm *Open when the Iowa City or Cedar Rapids School Districts are not in session. 20190224T180000 20190224T193000 The Iowa Children's Museum @ 1451 CORAL RIDGE AVE., CORALVILLE, IOWA 52241 20190224T180000 20190331T180000 20190428T180000 20190526T180000 20190630T180000 20190728T180000 20190825T180000 20190929T180000 20191027T180000 20191124T180000 20191229T180000 0 Superhero Night At The Iowa Children’s Museum free thumbnail;https://i1.wp.com/hopespringsbc.com/aptest/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/childrens-museum.png"America/Denver">20190226T113000 20190226T120000 20181214T113000 20190226T113000 20190422T113000 0 Family Lunch and Learn Series – Free Webinars Addressing Supports and Strategies for Children With Autism at Home and in the Community free ai1ec-1388@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z iowadina@yahoo.com Join us for a weighted lap blanket sewing party! If you would like to help sew, please bring your own machine. If you would like to help in other ways, we can always use a few extra hands. Please fill out this google form if you would like to help!  https://goo.gl/forms/zGU4RGTkYPvaazOp1 These will be distributed to area schools, not individual families/people. They will be included in our “Calm Kits” that we are donating to local and regional schools in need. 20190302T130000 20190302T160000 Coralville Library Schwab Auditorium @ 1401 5th St, Coralville, IA 52241 0 Iowa City Autism Community Weighted Lap Pad Sewing Party free ai1ec-1448@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z New to SPARK? Join us on March 4th to jump-start autism research! You can RSVP at:http://bit.ly/SPARK-AirFX *Families are NOT obligated to participate on-site. **Questions, comments, concerns? Please reach out! (319) 335 – 8882 or SPARK-study@uiowa.edu Tickets: http://bit.ly/SPARK-AirFX. 20190304T160000 20190304T190000 AirFX Trampoline Park @ 1100 N 18th Ave, Hiawatha IA 0 SPARK For Autism at AirFX external http://bit.ly/SPARK-AirFX ai1ec-1466@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z https://www.facebook.com/events/421357395298831/ Wednesday, 6 March 2019 from 7:00-9:00pm Hawkeye Model Railroad Club has always been very welcoming of individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. This is a highly recommended event for train lovers of all ages! Come see a scale representation of railroad operations. From the dispatcher, to yard masters, to the engineers and conductors, HMRC will be demonstrating railroad operations just like a real railroad. Freight cars need sorting, passengers need a ride, and all in just 2 hours. Hawkeye Model Railroad Club 840 Quarry Rd, Coralville, Iowa 52241 Hosted by Hawkeye Model Railroad Club 20190306T190000 20190306T210000 840 Quarry Rd, Coralville, Iowa 52241 0 HMRC Operating Session – Hawkeye Model Railroad free ai1ec-1451@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z 20190307T161500 20190307T173000 HHS Building @ 885 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, Room 203 B&C 0 NAMI Johnston County Children’s Coalition Presents: Mental Health in Schools free ai1ec-1447@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z 319-335-4141; conferences@uiowa.edu; https://centerforconferences.uiowa.edu/conferences The University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital Autism Center, in partnership with the Iowa City Autism Community and the Autism Society of Iowa, will present the Autism Center Conference 2019: Safety and Developmental Disabilities on March 8th, 10am-3pm, at the University of Iowa Center for Development and Disabilities (CDD). Individuals on the autism spectrum and those with other developmental disabilities are at increased risk injuries and death from safety hazards. This conference will provide attendees with information about risk factors, crisis management and practical tools and resources to help improve outcomes for this population. Presenters include Officer Ashten Hayes of the Iowa City Police Department, Firefighter Matt Farrey of the Iowa City Fire Department, University of Iowa Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Kelly Vinquist, and Kirk Kuiken, Supervisory Transportation Security Officer for the TSA. Registration is required and includes refreshments, lunch, and materials. To register and for more information, please call the University of Iowa Center for Conferences at 319-335-4141, email conferences@uiowa.edu, or visit the website: https://centerforconferences.uiowa.edu/conferences 20190308T100000 20190308T150000 University of Iowa Center for Development and Disabilities (CDD). 0 Autism Center Conference – “Safety and Developmental Disabilities” free $30-$50, Free for autistic individuals ai1ec-1467@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Saturday, 9 March 2019 from 10:00-14:00 University of Iowa’s Physical Therapy Student Organization is once again presenting Kids Disability Awareness Day at The Iowa Children’s Museum. Please join us from 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, March 9, 2019, to educate and engage in activities that children of all abilities can enjoy! This event is included with paid admission to The Iowa Children’s Museum! Children of all ages are encouraged to participate in fun, educational activities that promote disability awareness, including an assistive device obstacle course, adaptive artwork, therapy dogs, band-aid art, sign language with UI Speech Pathology, adaptive equipment simulation by ChildServe, prizes, and activities with UI Child Life Association, Courage League, National Federation of the Blind, and Recreational Therapy! Please join us on Saturday, March 9th to educate and engage in activities that children of all abilities can enjoy! Questions? Feel free to contact Nicole at nicole-dominguez@uiowa.edu. “Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the University of Iowa Physical Therapy Student Organization in advance at 319.335.9791. 20190309T100000 20190309T140000 The Iowa Children's Museum 0 Kids Disability Awareness Day external Event is included in regular museum admission prices ai1ec-1438@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z (319) 625-1010 A select first run movie is featured one Saturday each month at a convenient 10:30 AM showtime. Regular matinee pricing applies. Click the movie posters below for locations and tickets! (Ticket availability is posted as soon as possible – Check back often for frequent updates. For questions, please call 1.800.274.0099 x1.   20190309T103000 Marcus Sycamore Cinema @ 1602 Sycamore St, Iowa City, IA 52240 0 Reel Movies for Real Needs – Captain Marvel external 1 ai1ec-1414@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Leah Donald; 319-338-3870; https://www.facebook.com/events/1611818588918252/ *A peer group for autistic teens & 20s* Join us for a class in Canvas Painting Where: Renee’s Ceramics Cafe: 4172 Alyssa Ct, Suite B, Iowa City. RSVP: Leah 319-338-3870 or info@access2independence.org, or sent us a FB message! 20190309T150000 Renee's Ceramics Cafe @ 4172 Alyssa Ct, Suite B, Iowa City 0 Second Saturday Social: Canvas Painting free 1 ai1ec-1499@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Share resources. Ask questions. Find support. ChildServe’s Afternoon Support Group is designed to provide a space for families of children with special healthcare needs to connect with one another. The next group will be held on March 11 from 12 – 1 p.m. at ChildServe – Iowa City. Any family member, caregiver, or friend of a child with special healthcare needs is welcome. Childcare and snacks will be provided! 20190311T120000 20190311T130000 0 Afternoon Support Group free ai1ec-1469@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z 20190314T183000 20190314T200000 Education Services Center @ 1725 N Dodge St, Iowa City IA 0 Collaborative Autism Meeting free thumbnail;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/catmeeting-771x1024.png;584;776,medium;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/catmeeting-771x1024.png;584;776,large;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/catmeeting-771x1024.png;584;776,full;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/catmeeting-771x1024.png;584;776 ai1ec-1500@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z https://www.facebook.com/events/384553268762700/ Autism Friendly Browsing and Fun with the Blank Park Zoo March 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm The Blank Park Zoo will be bringing select animals for an animal show and tell! There is no sign up needed for this event. Siblings welcome! Autism Friendly events are hosted in partnership with the Iowa City Autism Community. https://northlibertylibrary.org/event/autism-friendly-browsing-and-fun-2-2019-03-19/ 20190319T130000 20190319T140000 North Liberty Community Library @ 520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317 0 Blank Park Zoo at the North Liberty Community Library – Autism Friendly Event free ai1ec-1498@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z https://www.icpl.org/events/20631/special-access-grout-museum-scales-tails-imaginarium Special Access: The Grout Museum: Scales & Tails from the Imaginarium Wednesday, March 20, 2019 –2:30pm to 3:30pm Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C This encore Grout Museum program is for intended for individuals with autism and their families to enjoy the library together in a neutral environment. A general audience Grout Museum program is at 1:00. The Grout Museum is bringing some of their local reptiles and creepy crawlies from the Science Imaginarium for you to meet and learn about. Kids of all ages are invited to learn animal facts and behavior and see a few animals up close! If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library. This event is open to the public. Live on the Library Channel 20190320T130000 20190320T140000 The Iowa City Public Library @ 123 S Linn St Iowa City, IA 52240 0 free ai1ec-1506@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Autism – Friendly Open Gym at Iowa Gym-Nest – **Limited to 25 participants** Join us for a special autism-friendly gym event at the Iowa Gym-Nest! Per IGN capacity policy, we must limit this event to 25 participants. Sign up here for tickets. 11:00am-12:30pm at IOWA CITY location. First hour in gym, then 30 minutes for snacks and drinks. PARENTS MUST SUPERVISE CHILDREN. For safety reasons, we cannot have children being dropped off. PLEASE email Dina if you will no longer be able to attend! iowadina@yahoo.com Tickets: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5iK6wqyKJUqd7h8muOS0rIdLeJsuxs6J_VXsoK_Bv5v09rw/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0DGYiKyEK2Y3RajM8YmaZWBoQVsLrqZTNNlAC70HfAG7kNei1BVGSZoEY. 20190321T110000 20190321T123000 Iowa Gym Nest Coralville Location 0 Autism – Friendly Open Gym at Iowa Gym-Nest – **Limited to 25 participants** external https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5iK6wqyKJUqd7h8muOS0rIdLeJsuxs6J_VXsoK_Bv5v09rw/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0DGYiKyEK2Y3RajM8YmaZWBoQVsLrqZTNNlAC70HfAG7kNei1BVGSZoEY ai1ec-1508@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Jessie Witherell; jessiewitherell@hotmail.com Join us for a FREE autism-friendly yoga class! Cerified yoga instructor Erin Sehorn Silva will lead our group and teach basic yoga techniques. This class is all ages and abilities! **Class is limited to 10 participants**. Go here to sign up for tickets. Due to the limited number of spots available, we are asking that siblings NOT participate. This event is only for individuals on the autism spectrum. We apologize for any inconvenience. Caregivers should be present to assist if necessary, but will need to bring their own mats if wanting to participate. When – March 21st 2019 When – 1pm-2pm Where – North Liberty Community Library – 520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317 If you need additional accommodations, please email Jessie Witherell at jessiewitherell@hotmail.com 20190321T130000 20190321T140000 North Liberty Community Library @ 520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317 0 Autism-Friendly Yoga free ai1ec-1459@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Angela Pilkington ; (319) 356-5200; https://www.icpl.org/events/20611/special-access-browsing Library Special Access – Special Access Browsing Saturday, March 23, 2019 –9:00am to 10:00am Storytime Room, Teen Center, Tween Space, Children’s Room, Other On selected days, the Library will open one hour early for individuals with autism and their families to enjoy the library together in a neutral environment. We will be celebrating Spring today. We will have a spring themed party, including storytime, crafts, dancing, and a belated snowball fight! The Teen Room will be open for teens to play computer and video games. Therapy animals will also be on hand to wander through the library giving support and friendship. The library will also use natural lighting throughout the library to accommodate those with light sensitivity. If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library. This event is open to the public. ALL AGES – siblings welcome!   20190323T090000 20190323T100000 The Iowa City Public Library @ 123 S Linn St Iowa City, IA 0 Autism Friendly Browsing Hour at ICPL free ai1ec-1476@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Join us for our monthly grandparent group every 4th Tuesday of the month @ 10:00 at Zion Lutheran Church in Iowa City 310 N. Johnson St. Focus will be on problem solving, fostering understanding of grandchildren on the autism spectrum and meeting for social connection. Group is facilitated by retired GWAEA Autism Consultant Sue Askeland. For questions and additional accommodations please email Sue at sueaskeland43@gmail.com 20190325T100000 Zion Lutheran Church @ 310 N Johnson St, Iowa City IA 20190423T100000 20190528T100000 20190625T100000 20190723T100000 20190827T100000 20190924T100000 0 ICAC Grandparent Group free 1 ai1ec-1507@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Saturday, 30 March 2019 from 09:00-1:00pm Grant Wood Area Education 4401 6th St Sw, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404 The Corridor Autism Resource Expo is celebrating its sixth year on March 30, 2019. It has been and always will be FREE to attendees. Learn about services/resources/fun from over 50 exhibitors and four speakers! Lots of fun and surprises! 20190330T090000 20190330T130000 Grant Wood Area Education Agency @ 4401 6th St Sw, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404 0 Corridor Autism Resource Expo free ai1ec-1540@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z 20190406T170000 20190406T200000 Currier Multipurpose Room, University of Iowa 0 Rays of Reach Carnival – Benefit for the Arc external $1.00 per ticket ai1ec-1524@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z 20190408T170000 20190408T190000 Fire Station # 2 @ 301 Emerald St 0 Community Autism Day free thumbnail;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/CommunityAutismDay2019-795x1024.png;584;752,medium;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/CommunityAutismDay2019-795x1024.png;584;752,large;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/CommunityAutismDay2019-795x1024.png;584;752,full;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/CommunityAutismDay2019-795x1024.png;584;752 ai1ec-1529@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z “The Kids we Lose” on April 10, 2019 at 7 pm in the Iowa City Public Library, followed by a panel discussion. The film shows the often brutal treatment of children with behavioral challenges in schools, inpatient psychiatry units, residential facilities and prisons. 20190410T183000 20190410T210000 The Iowa City Public Library Meeting Room A @ 123 S Linn St Iowa City, IA 52245 0 Film Screening of “The Kids We Lose”, Followed by Panel and Discussion free ai1ec-1522@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Julie Freed, M.S., CCC-SLP, GWAEA AAC Resource Team ; jfreed@gwaea.org Grant Wood AEA Family Fun AAC-tivity Night Thursday, April 11, 2019 6:00-7:30 p.m. Grant Wood AEA 4401 Sixth St. SW Cedar Rapids, Iowa Families are invited with their children ages 2-21 to an evening with the GWAEA Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC) Resource Team and speech-language pathologists. The team will review key “SMART” communication partner strategies and help families gain skills to increase their own interactions with their child while incorporating the use of the child’s AAC system. This interactive night is intended for parents/guardians and their children who are current “learners and/or users of AAC” to practice modeling and interacting with AAC. Examples of AAC systems include, but are not limited, to: Core Vocabulary boards PODD communication books iPads with AAC apps, or Other dedicated AAC communication devices.     RSVP requested by Monday, April 1: bit.ly/AACtivity2019 Registration is limited Registration is requested for any adult family members attending by clicking or navigation to this link: bit.ly/AACtivity2019. The content requested via the registration form will provide the information necessary to assist us in preparing and planning for your attendance. Please respond by Monday, April 1st if you are interested in attending this event. Registration is limited so please register early. You will receive a confirmation or waitlist email after you submit your registration. Questions? Please contact: Julie Freed, M.S., CCC-SLP, GWAEA AAC Resource Team Lead, jfreed@gwaea.org 20190411T180000 20190411T193000 Grant Wood AEA @ 4401 Sixth St. SW Cedar Rapids, Iowa 0 Grant Wood AEA Family Fun AAC-tivity Night free ai1ec-1439@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z The Awesome Autism Awareness and Acceptance Art FESTIVAL (A5) showcases the unique creative and artistic perspectives of children and young adults on the autism spectrum. Please join us for our 8th annual event at our beautiful location in the “Greenest Church in Iowa”! LOTS of free arts and crafts activities, snacks, therapeutic mini-horses, therapy dog, interactive drumming with the Fabulous Yahoo Drummers and, of course, lots of awesome art! This entire event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Come support our autism community! Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/TheAwesomeAutismAwarenessArtProject/ https://autismiowacity.org/the-a5-project 20190413T100000 20190413T130000 Unitarian Universalist Society @ 2355 Oakdale Rd Coralville, IA 52241 0 The A5 Art Festival free thumbnail;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/posterA52019-1-791x1024.jpg;584;756,medium;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/posterA52019-1-791x1024.jpg;584;756,large;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/posterA52019-1-791x1024.jpg;584;756,full;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/posterA52019-1-791x1024.jpg;584;756 ai1ec-1494@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z 678-497-1879 The Harlem Globetrotters are performing in Moline on April 13th, 2019! Tickets are offered at a discount to kids on the spectrum. they will have an opportunity to sit on the bench during warm ups and to take photos with team members. Information about purchasing tickets attn: Randy Robinson II | Group Sales Represenative Harlem Globetrotters International, Inc. Office | 678-497-1879 rrobinson@harlemglobetrotters.com More info: HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS ARE COMING MOLINE April 13, 2019 2pm Members and Families SAVE UP TO $24.00 PER TICKET!! harlemglobetrotters.com/tickets Code: RANDY Families and Groups save money on your order call: Randy Robinson II at 678-497-1879 Ask us how to upgrade your tickets with Magic Pass! 20190413T140000 0 external $24.00 1 ai1ec-1531@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z This event is free! Second Saturday Social is a peer group for autistic and neuro-divergent teens & 20s. Uptown Bill’s is hosting an all day birthday celebration for Bill Sackter on this day. All are welcome to watch the magic show! 13 April 2019 from 2:30-3:30pm Uptown Bill’s Coffee House 730 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 20190413T143000 20190413T153000 Uptown Bill's Coffee House 730 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 0 Second Saturday Social Magic Show free ai1ec-1503@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z https://register.gotowebinar.com/regist…/5342695621927417346 Free four week RAP webinar series for parents or primary caregivers of children with a new autism diagnosis. Register at:https://register.gotowebinar.com/regist…/5342695621927417346 20190416T120000 20190416T130000 20190423T120000 20190430T120000 20190507T120000 0 Four Week Webinar Series – Autism Basics, Presented by Dr. Kelly Pelzel free ai1ec-1523@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Learn strategies to support people transitioning to community settings at a free one-day training! The training will focus on the foundation and skills for providing positive behavioral supports to people receiving services. Stacie Lane-O’Brien will present at the Coralville Public Library, April 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Learn more and register:http://bit.ly/2TGbE7N 20190418T093000 20190418T163000 Coralville Public Library 0 Transitions Training – Presented by Iowa Compass free ai1ec-1468@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eg4w5if76edd15d9&llr=tapetldab The University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital Autism Center, the Autism Society of Iowa (ASI), and the Iowa City Autism Community (ICAC) are joining together to host the first ever Iowa City Autism Fun Walk! The purpose of this walk is to promote understanding of autism and to benefit the Autism Center, ASI, and ICAC. In addition to the walk, we will have the University of Iowa Sparkles Cheerleading Squad, a Fire Truck, a visit from HERKY, and the walk will be followed by a Nature Egg Hunt. We will also be offering a Silent Auction – more details to follow! Individuals on the autism spectrum may participate for FREE. Staff members, if supporting an autistic individual, may walk (will not receive a shirt) for free as well. *SHELTER 2* Schedule Of Events: 12:30pm – Registration and T-shirt pick-up 1:30pm – Fun Walk 3pm – Nature Egg Hunt Adults – $25, Child (12 and under) – $15, Free for those with Autism ALL ARE WELCOME – come out and support the many autistic people and their families in our community. REGISTRATION includes an official walk t-shirt. Please follow this link: You may register up to 40 participants as a team! http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eg4w5if76edd15d9&llr=tapetldab 20190420T123000 20190420T153000 Terry Trueblood Recreation Area @ 579 McCollister Boulevard, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 0 The First Annual Iowa City Autism Fun Walk! external Cost varies per participant ai1ec-1504@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Tuesday, 23 April 2019 from 10:00am -1:00pm Hawkeye Recreation Fields 366-518 Hawkeye Park Rd., Iowa City, Iowa 52246 Hosted by East Central Iowa Special Olympics Find tickets here – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPZgwOgrzSxZlOeGw8Yy-ZXQR4mROEVKEQbca8fBqkE2aTIA/viewform Tickets: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPZgwOgrzSxZlOeGw8Yy-ZXQR4mROEVKEQbca8fBqkE2aTIA/viewform. 20190423T100000 20190423T130000 0 Unified Youth Games external https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPZgwOgrzSxZlOeGw8Yy-ZXQR4mROEVKEQbca8fBqkE2aTIA/viewform ai1ec-1550@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z https://www.facebook.com/events/340242849950531/ Come join us as we host our April Open House. There is no admission and plenty of fun for everyone. There is a great scavenger hunt for the children, trains to watch, and some good conversation. We hope you will join us. 20190427T100000 20190427T160000 840 Quarry Rd, Coralville, Iowa 52241 0 Hawkeye Model Railroad Club April Open House free ai1ec-1541@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Dina Bishara; https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autism-friendly-swim-at-the-ui-leisure-pool-tickets-59669137998?fbclid=IwAR3SO8NjQJh2gKrINQGHA0u_YJ2rNUI0th5roo515EPGM316cOmBzmHAKqY The pool will be reserved for our group and closed to the general public. This event is sponsored by the Iowa City Autism Community and offered at a discount. Family locker rooms are available for those who need it. If you do not need family locker rooms (i.e. caregiver and all people needing assistance are of the same gender), please use regular locker rooms, as the family locker rooms get congested. Tickets are required for those aged 3y and older who plan to enter the pool. PLEASE let me know if you can no longer make it so I can make your spots available to another family. Email iowadina@yahoo.com with any questions. Date And Time SAT, April 27, 2019 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Location Campus Recreation and Wellness Center 309 South Madison Street Iowa City, IA 52242 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autism-friendly-swim-at-the-ui-leisure-pool-tickets-59669137998?fbclid=IwAR3SO8NjQJh2gKrINQGHA0u_YJ2rNUI0th5roo515EPGM316cOmBzmHAKqY. 20190427T103000 20190427T120000 Campus Recreation and Wellness Center @ 309 South Madison Street Iowa City, IA 52242 0 Autism – Friendly Swim external thumbnail;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/crwcpool.jpg;800;400,medium;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/crwcpool.jpg;800;400,large;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/crwcpool.jpg;800;400,full;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/crwcpool.jpg;800;400 $3.00 per participant, children under 3 years do not need a ticket https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autism-friendly-swim-at-the-ui-leisure-pool-tickets-59669137998?fbclid=IwAR3SO8NjQJh2gKrINQGHA0u_YJ2rNUI0th5roo515EPGM316cOmBzmHAKqY ai1ec-1548@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z https://www.facebook.com/events/2115557838735792/ Collaborative Autism Team Meeting ASD & MENTAL HEALTH (co-morbid diagnoses) A panel of professionals, including teachers and counselors will discuss their experience with ASD and mental health and will answer questions from the audience. If you know or work with a student on the autism spectrum, PLEASE COME Paraeducators please note: attendance CAN be counted towards your 12-hours inservice requirement. May 2, 2019 (Thursday) 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Educational Services Center 1725 N. Dodge St., Iowa City Professional Development Center, Rooms A & B 20190502T183000 20190502T200000 Educational Services Center @ 1725 N. Dodge St., Iowa City Professional Development Center, Rooms A & B 0 ASD & MENTAL HEALTH free ai1ec-1526@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z     Tickets: https://ev9.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetGroupList?groupCode=GS&linkID=uiowa&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=. 20190505T130500 Duane Banks Field @ 1100 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, Iowa 52242 0 Iowa Baseball – RAP Autism Awareness and Acceptance Day external https://ev9.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetGroupList?groupCode=GS&linkID=uiowa&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode= 1 ai1ec-1558@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z 20190506T180000 20190506T200000 0 Big and Little Painting Party free ai1ec-1528@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z   20190511T090000 20190511T170000 Blank Park Zoo 0 SPARK for Autism at the Blank Park Zoo free ai1ec-1415@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Leah Donald This events is FREE for teens & 20s. Meet us by the entrance at 3pm! What: A Peer Group for Autistic Teens & 20s Where: Airport National Golf Course (3001 Wright Brother Blvd, East Cedar Rapids, IA 52404) 20190511T150000 Airport National Golf Course @ 3001 Wright Brother Blvd, East Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 0 Second Saturday Social Peer Group for Autistic Teens & 20s free 1 ai1ec-1573@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Angela Pilkington; (319) 356-5200; https://www.icpl.org/events/21555/special-access-browsing-hour Saturday, May 18, 2019 –9:00am to 10:00am Storytime Room, Children’s Room On selected days, the Library will open one hour early for individuals of all ages with autism and their families to enjoy the library together in a neutral environment. We will be celebrating summer starting soon! We will be doing early Summer Reading Sign-up, crafts, and playing life size games. The Teen Room will be open for teens to play computer and video games. Diego, the therapy mini pony, will also be on hand to wander through the library giving support and friendship. The library will also use natural lighting throughout the library to accommodate those with light sensitivity. If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library. This event is open to the public. 20190518T090000 20190518T100000 The Iowa City Public Library @ 123 S Linn St, Iowa City IA 0 Special Access Browsing Hour free ai1ec-1590@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z https://www.facebook.com/events/612219799276767/ Special Access Game on!: Just Dance! Tuesday, June 4, 2019 – 2:00pm to 3:00pm Storytime Room This encore Game On! program is for intended for individuals with autism and their families to enjoy the library together in a neutral environment. Now’s your chance to show of your Just Dance moves as we dance along with our favorite Just Dance songs! Not a great dancer? No worries, you will learn some great moves from the game! ALL AGES – SIBLINGS WELCOME!! 20190604T140000 20190604T150000 The Iowa City Public Library @ 123 S Linn St Iowa City IA 0 Just Dance! Special Access at ICPL free ai1ec-1563@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z www.chsiowa.org/retreat Information and registration here – www.chsiowa.org/retreat 20190607T080000 20190608T200000 Gateway Hotel and Conference Center @ 2100 Green Hills Dr, Ames, IA 50014 0 2019 RAP Caregiver Retreat and Transition Conference free thumbnail;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/RAPRetreatjune2019-767x1024.png;584;780,medium;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/RAPRetreatjune2019-767x1024.png;584;780,large;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/RAPRetreatjune2019-767x1024.png;584;780,full;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/RAPRetreatjune2019-767x1024.png;584;780 ai1ec-1579@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Tammy Nyden; Nyden@grinnell.edu 20190607T100000 20190607T173000 Coralville Public Library Meeting Rooms A & B 0 NAMI Johnson County Children’s Coalition Summit on Children’s Mental Health Justice free ai1ec-1591@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z https://www.facebook.com/events/2173405469407711/ Children’s Mental Health is a Social Justice issue that intersects with access to healthcare, education, and restorative justice. We will spend the day examining how we as a community can move towards Children’s Mental Health Justice. 20190607T100000 20190607T173000 Coralville Public Library @ 1401 5th St, Coralville, Iowa 52241 0 NAMI Johnson County Children’s Coalition Summit on Children’s Mental Health Justice @ Coralville Public Library Meeting Rooms A & B free ai1ec-1580@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z https://www.facebook.com/events/1810658129035352/ What: A Peer Group for Autistic Teens & 20s Where: Airport National Golf Course (3001 Wright Brother Blvd, East Cedar Rapids, IA 52404) We’d like to give mini golf another go! This event is FREE for teens & 20s. Caregivers will need to pay separately if they’d like to play. Meet us by the entrance at 3pm! 20190608T150000 20190608T160000 Airport National Golf Course @ 3001 Wright Brother Blvd, East Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 0 Second Saturday Social free ai1ec-1593@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z https://www.airfxcr.com/ The Trampoline Park will be closed to the general public from 9am-11am. Waiver can be completed on-line if this is your first time:https://www.airfxcr.com/customer-waiver/ This event is ALL ages and siblings are welcome. Reduced price thanks to the East Central Iowa Autism Society! $5/1 hour $8/90min. $11/2 hours 20190624T090000 20190624T110000 AirFX Trampoline Park @ 1100 N 18th Ave, Hiawatha, IA 52233 0 Autism-Friendly Jump free $5.00/1hr, $8.00/90 min, $11/2hrs ai1ec-1530@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aac-in-the-cloud-2019-thinking-outside-the-device-tickets-58112418809?fbclid=IwAR2VaPAmXBBl1fOJQQMvpcqit7E5m3uR0nBaTQ2uOYng_PFxUWVAmwvTqHc Date And Time Tue, Jun 25, 2019, 12:00 PM – Wed, Jun 26, 2019, 6:00 PM EDT Now in its 3rd year, join the thousands of others who make AAC in the Cloud part of their summer learning. This is a free event held completely online which focuses on augmentative and alternative communication. Hear from AAC professionals, families, users, and more as they share their insights to benefit everyone in the AAC community. Alternative and augmentative communication gives voice to thousands of people who might not otherwise be heard. We invite you to take part in this AAC focused, online conference with sessions addressing a large variety of topics. The event will also include opportunities to acknowledge your own AAC ideas and learning, participate in contests, and rub virtual shoulders with others touched by AAC. Whether you are a teacher, a therapist, a parent or an AAC communicator we invite you to join this ever-growing event and learn more about augmentative communication. For more information and to register, visit the website HERE. 20190625T120000 20190626T180000 0 AAC in the Cloud 2019: Thinking Outside the Device free ai1ec-1581@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Angela Pilkington Wednesday, June 26, 2019 –2:30pm to 3:30pm Storytime Room This encore World Wednesday program is for intended for individuals with autism and their families to enjoy the library together in a neutral environment. A general audience World Wednesday program is at 1:00. This year’s Summer Reading Program theme is “A Universe of Stories.” One way we can discover new stories around the world (and beyond) is to encourage cultural literacy. On Wednesdays, join us for an activity that will help us learn and understand something new about different world cultures. Chinese dragons are legendary creatures in Chinese mythology and Chinese folklore. Chinese dragons traditionally symbolize strong and lucky powers, particularly control over water, rainfall, typhoons, and floods. The dragon is also a symbol of power, strength, and good luck for people who are worthy of it. Today we will learn more about dragons in the Chinese culture and use watercolors to entail the watery elements of dragons and create custom art! If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library. This event is open to the public. 20190626T143000 20190626T153000 The Iowa City Public Library @ 123 S Linn St Iowa City IA 0 Special Access World Wednesday: Chinese Dragons free ai1ec-1582@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z https://www.icpl.org/events/20743/special-access-family-night-exotic-animals-meet-greet Thursday, June 27, 2019 –5:00pm to 6:00pm Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C This Family Night program is for intended for individuals with autism and their families to enjoy the library together in a neutral environment. A general audience Family Night program is at 6:00 There’s no better way to learn about the biology of animals than by having the animals in your library! Lacey from Wild Times Exotic Animals will be sharing 7 exotic friends with us this evening! Her animal ambassadors are highly trained and people friendly, and everyone will have a chance to get up close and even touch some of her animals from around the world! If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library. This event is open to the public. Live on the Library Channel 20190627T170000 20190627T180000 The Iowa City Public Library @ 123 S Linn St Iowa City IA 0 Special Access Family Night: Exotic Animals Meet & Greet free ai1ec-1583@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z https://www.icpl.org/events/21225/special-access-try-it-out-friday-winter-july Friday, July 12, 2019 –2:30pm to 3:30pm Meeting Room A This encore Try It Out Friday program is for intended for individuals with autism and their families to enjoy the library together in a neutral environment. A general audience program is at 1:00. Celebrate winter when it’s hot outside with an indoor snowball fight, a beaded snowflake craft, and a science experiment making “snow” out of household ingredients. Try It Out Friday is a program for school-age children where we’ll give new things or fun things a try – join us at one o’clock sharp! If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library. This event is open to the public. 20190712T143000 20190712T153000 The Iowa City Public Library @ 123 S Linn St Iowa City IA 0 Special Access Try It Out Friday: Winter in July free ai1ec-1597@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z gerald.rath@access2independence.org Who: Autistic teens & 20s What: Corn hole and hot dogs in the park. Bring a dish to share! When: Saturday, July 13th 3:30-5pm Where: Terry Trueblood Recreation Area Shelter 1 579 McCollister Blvd, Iowa City, IA 52240 RSVP by July 8th at Gerald 319-338-3870 or gerald.rath@access2independence.org 20190713T153000 20190713T170000 Terry Trueblood Recreation Area Shelter 1 @ 579 McCollister Blvd, Iowa City, IA 52240 0 Second Saturday Social: Summer Cookout free ai1ec-1585@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z https://www.icpl.org/events/20693/special-access-world-wednesday-greek-mosaic-art Wednesday, July 24, 2019 –2:30pm to 3:30pm Storytime Room This encore World Wednesday program is for intended for individuals with autism and their families to enjoy the library together in a neutral environment. A general audience World Wednesday program is at 1:00. This year’s Summer Reading Program theme is “A Universe of Stories.” One way we can discover new stories around the world (and beyond) is to encourage cultural literacy. On Wednesdays, join us for an activity that will help us learn and understand something new about different world cultures. One of the lasting artistic legacies from the ancient Greeks is the art of the mosaic. A mosaic is a picture made up of small pieces of glass, pottery, or small tiles. Thousands of small pieces of colored tiles are placed together so that all together they make up a picture. Often depicting pagan gods, people and animals, the Ancient Greeks were the first to use what is known today as tesserae or the many small pieces of marble, glass, or tile that comprise a mosaic artwork. This Wednesday everyone will have the chance to create their own mosaics in the style of Greek mosaic tradition! If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library. This event is open to the public. 20190724T143000 20190724T153000 The Iowa City Public Library @ 123 S Linn St Iowa City IA 0 Special Access World Wednesday: Greek Mosaic Art free ai1ec-1604@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Angela Pilkington; https://www.icpl.org/events/22703/soar-special-access SOAR & Special Access Saturday, July 27, 2019 –9:00am to 10:00am Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C Join us for a Special Access Event in Partnership with the Iowa Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped as they present, Sensing the Cosmos! This event will allow patrons to listen to various sounds of space, feel lunar craters, and touch the stars using books and other objects and more. The On selected days, the Library will open one hour early for individuals with autism and their families to enjoy the library together in a neutral environment. The library will also use natural lighting throughout the library to accommodate those with light sensitivity. If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library. This event is open to the public. 20190727T090000 20190727T100000 The Iowa City Public Library @ 123 Linn St Iowa City, IA 52240 0 SOAR & Special Access at ICPL free ai1ec-1606@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Please join us for the 29th Celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Embrace your beautiful, disabled identity! We make up 20% of the American Population in the U.S. It’s time for our voices to be hear! Learn about all the wonderful empowering resources available for you in Iowa City, Enjoy entertainment and empowering speeches in the heart of Iowa City! #DisabilityisDiversity 🎆 29TH ADA CELEBRATION♿ DISABILITY IS DIVERSITY 🗣🧠 JULY 27TH 2019 10AM TO 12PM IOWA CITY PED MALL🏙 20190727T100000 20190727T110000 0 29th ADA Celebration: #DisabilityisDiversity free ai1ec-1586@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z https://www.icpl.org/events/20696/special-access-monday-matinee-how-train-your-dragon-hidden-world Monday, July 29, 2019 –3:30pm to 5:00pm Storytime Room This encore Monday Matinee is for intended for individuals with autism and their families to enjoy the library together in a neutral environment. A general audience Monday Matinee is at 1:00. Mondays are for movies at the library! Come cool off all summer long with a family friendly movie on Mondays at 1:00.  When Hiccup discovers Toothless isn’t the only Night Fury, he must seek “The Hidden World”, a secret Dragon Utopia before a hired tyrant named Grimmel finds it first. If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library. This event is open to the public. 20190729T153000 20190729T170000 The Iowa City Public Library @ 123 S Linn St Iowa City IA 0 Special Access Monday Matinee: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World free ai1ec-1587@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z https://www.icpl.org/events/20896/special-access-srp-kids-darrin-crow-talespinner-troubadour Thursday, August 1, 2019 –1:30pm to 2:30pm Storytime Room This encore SRP program is intended for individuals with autism and their families to enjoy the library together in a neutral environment. A general audience SRP program is at 12:30. There is a Universe of Stories out there, and storyteller Darrin Crow is blasting off to bring them to you. This summer’s stories will feature tales of the sun and moon, constellations, people who reached for the stars, and maybe even Jack VS the Outer Space Giants. He’ll keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end today with out of this world stories. If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library. This event is open to the public. Live on the Library Channel 20190801T130000 20190801T150000 The Iowa City Public Library @ 123 S Linn St Iowa City IA 0 Special Access SRP Kids: Darrin Crow, Talespinner & Troubadour free ai1ec-1600@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Balance Autism informational meeting about new services in Iowa City. See flyer for details. Tuesday, August 6, 2019 3 pm or 5:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP- Register at www.balanceautism.org/RSVP or call 515-967-4369. 20190806T150000 20190806T173000 0 Balance Autism Informational Meeting free ai1ec-1636@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z 20190906T173000 20190906T190000 Cedar Rapids Ice Arena 20190913T173000 20190927T173000 0 Special Olympics Skating Open House free ai1ec-1628@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z What: Peer group for neurodivergent teens & 20’s Where: Wilson’s Orchard 4823 Dingleberry Road NE, Iowa City, IA 52240 When: 9/14/19 3-4:30pm Hope to see you there for some apple picking! No sign up is necessary. Hosted by Access2Independence More information here. 20190914T150000 20190914T163000 0 free ai1ec-1608@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Hosted by Iowa DD Council and Iowans with Disabilities in Action   Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 300 East 9th St., Coralville, Iowa 52241 Join us for the 2019 Make Your Mark! Conference. Sessions this year are focused on developing your leadership skills. We are excited to be able to offer FREE registration for individuals with disabilities, family members and direct care support professionals accompanying a participant!* Attendance will be limited to the first 150 people to register. So don’t wait! Register today! https://web.cvent.com/event/dd7fd3f1-4a48-4fc2-9fb0-96e0755e64a0/summary 20190926T083000 20190927T120000 0 2019 Make Your Mark! Conference free ai1ec-1633@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Dina Bishara; iowadina@yahoo.com Thursday, 26 September 2019 from 11:30-13:30 Iowa City Public Library MEETING ROOM B Free hour of parking in ramps. Director of Special Education, Lisa Glenn, will present on updates in Special Education, followed by discussion 20190926T113000 20190926T133000 The Iowa City Public Library @ 123 S Linn St Iowa City IA 52240 0 MSD Advocacy Group – Guest Lisa Glenn free ai1ec-1645@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Combined efforts presents “Meet Us at the Horizon” – a pay-what-you-will event. Attendees can also pay in canned goods, which will be donated to the local food bank. 20190927T190000 Johnson County Fairgrounds 20190927T190000 0 Combined efforts presents “Meet Us at the Horizon” external Pay what you can or donate canned food items 1 ai1ec-1646@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Combined efforts presents “Meet Us at the Horizon” – a pay-what-you-will event. Attendees can also pay in canned goods, which will be donated to the local food bank. 20190928T140000 Johnson County Fairgrounds 20190929T140000 0 Combined efforts presents “Meet Us at the Horizon” external Pay what you can or donate canned items. 1 ai1ec-1647@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z http://eciautismsociety.org/events/2019/10/1/evening-autism-support-group Evening Autism Support Group Tuesday, October 1, 2019 6:00 PM  7:30 PM Cedar Rapids Public Library  450 5th Avenue SoutheastCedar Rapids, IA, 52401 20191001T180000 20191001T193000 Cedar Rapids Public Library 0 ECIAS Autism Support Group free thumbnail;http://static1.squarespace.com/static/557a4165e4b07b5671479770/t/55f477fee4b0e5da574e0d07/1526618555739/?format=1500w;143;96,medium;http://static1.squarespace.com/static/557a4165e4b07b5671479770/t/55f477fee4b0e5da574e0d07/1526618555739/?format=1500w;143;96,large;http://static1.squarespace.com/static/557a4165e4b07b5671479770/t/55f477fee4b0e5da574e0d07/1526618555739/?format=1500w;143;96,full;http://static1.squarespace.com/static/557a4165e4b07b5671479770/t/55f477fee4b0e5da574e0d07/1526618555739/?format=1500w;143;96 ai1ec-1679@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z The University Lecture Committee has teamed up with UI Students for Disability Advocacy & Awareness to bring How to ADHD YouTuber Jessica McCabe to The Englert Theatre on October 8th! Jessica’s ADHD-focused YouTube channel has taken off in recent years, with over 300,000 subscribers and hundreds of videos discussing the ADHD experience. Her 2017 TED Talk “Failing at Normal: An ADHD Success Story” has nearly 1.2 million views, and she has given talks about ADHD across the world — including as the keynote speaker for the 2018 International Conference on ADHD. The CDC estimates that approximately 11% of Americans, both adults and children, will receive a diagnosis of ADHD in their lifetime. These 1 out of 10 are our friends, our neighbors, our co-workers, our children, our spouses, our clients, our patients, our students — and yet few people truly know what it means to experience life as an ADHDer. Jessica’s talk will clue audience members into the real realities of a life lived with a neurodiverse brain — the struggles, the triumphs, the tears, and the laughs! All ULC events are free and open to the public, first come, first seated. This event is not ticketed. For more event information, visit https://lectures.uiowa.edu. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who will need an accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact UISDAA at (319) 621-8973 or at studorg-uisdaa@uiowa.edu. You can also contact the Englert Theatre directly at (319) 688-2653 or via their online contact form at https://englert.org/contact-form/. ASL interpreters will be provided for this event 20191008T193000 Englert Theater 0 Jessica McCabe: How To Be Unsuccessful in College free 1 ai1ec-1677@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z gerald.rath@access2independence.org Who: Neurodivergent teens and 20’s What: Spoooooky painting! Come do some Halloween themed painting with your friends! Where: A2I Iowa City Office When 10/12/19 from 1-3pm RSVP: gerald.rath@access2independence.org and bring a friend! 20191012T130000 20191012T150000 Access 2 Independence @ 1556 S 1st Ave, Ste B, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 0 Second Saturday Social – Spooky Painting free ai1ec-1649@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Lunchtime Autism Support Group Open topic support group meeting upstairs in the Conference Room. Lunch will not be provided, but please feel free to bring your own. Wednesday, October 16, 2019 11:30 AM  1:00 PM Cedar Rapids Public Library 450 5th Avenue Southeast Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401 20191016T113000 20191016T130000 20191113T113000 0 ECIAS Lunchtime Support Group free ai1ec-1680@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z 20191019T130000 20191019T143000 Iowa City Public Library Meeting Room D 0 NAMI Johnson County Children’s Coalition Meeting free thumbnail;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/NAMIOctober2019Meeting-787x1024.png;584;760,medium;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/NAMIOctober2019Meeting-787x1024.png;584;760,large;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/NAMIOctober2019Meeting-787x1024.png;584;760,full;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/NAMIOctober2019Meeting-787x1024.png;584;760 ai1ec-1678@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z 20191024T183000 20191024T200000 ICCSD Education Services Center @ 1725 N Dodge St, Iowa City Professional Development Center, Rooms A & B 0 Collaborative Autism Team Meeting free ai1ec-1665@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z jessiewitherell@hotmail.com; https://www.icpl.org/events/23837/special-access-browsing-spooktacular ALL AGES- FAMILIES WELCOME The entire library will be opening an hour early so that patrons may come and enjoy a low-key, low-light environment. Check out books, play on the computers, teen center open, play games and do a fun craft! One hour free parking in downtown ramps (AWAY football game) If you have questions or need additional accommodations, please contact Jessie Witherell at jessiewitherell@hotmail.com. For more information, please see the Facebook event – https://www.facebook.com/events/391916751721609/ 20191026T090000 20191026T100000 The Iowa City Public Library @ 123 S Linn St Iowa City, IA 52240 0 Autism-Friendly Browsing Hour at the ICPL October 26th free ai1ec-1667@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Come and enjoy some spooky activities at the Third Annual Boo At The Barn! This event is open to the public and will have early access for attendees with sensory sensitivities.   20191026T120000 20191026T150000 Miracles in Motion @ 2048 120th Street SW Swisher, IA 52338 0 Third Annual Boo at the Barn! free ai1ec-1670@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Those with special needs (and their families) are invited to attend our Special Needs Trick or Treat. Extra precautions are taken to create an environment more suitable for individuals with sensory concerns. Visit tables/stores throughout the main level of the mall to collect candy and show off your costume! The Lindale Mall is located at 4444 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402 20191027T183000 20191027T193000 Lindale Mall @ 4444 1st Ave NE Cedar Rapids 52402 0 Special Needs Trick or Treat at the Lindale Mall free ai1ec-1666@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z mery-roberts-1@uiowa.edu 20191109T130000 20191109T150000 0 Tech Options to P.R.I.M.E. Your Child For Success free ai1ec-1694@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Jessie Witherell; jessiewitherell@hotmail.com; https://www.facebook.com/events/401620540751352/ Join us for an ALL AGES autism-friendly browsing hour at the North Liberty Library! Check out books, make a craft and listen to a special fall story! Video games will also be available in the teen room. This event is a great opportunity for families and individuals to connect. The library will be closed to the general public in order to guarantee a neutral and quiet environment. No registration required! When – November 22nd from 5:30pm-6:30pm Where – The North Liberty Library, 520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, Iowa 52317 If you have questions or are in need of additional accommodations, please email Jessie Witherell at jessiewitherell@hotmail.com 20191122T173000 20191122T183000 The North Liberty Library @ 520 West Cherry Street, North Liberty 0 Autism Browsing Hour at The North Liberty Library free thumbnail;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/6359213239907737681463572945_books-1-1024x682.jpg;584;389,medium;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/6359213239907737681463572945_books-1-1024x682.jpg;584;389,large;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/6359213239907737681463572945_books-1-1024x682.jpg;584;389,full;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/6359213239907737681463572945_books-1-1024x682.jpg;584;389 ai1ec-1709@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z www.AutismSpeaks.org/Santa 20191124T080000 20191124T103000 Coral Ridge Mall 20191208T080000 0 Santa Cares – Autism Friendly Santa at Coral Ridge Mall free ai1ec-1727@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z 319-338-7518; https://www.facebook.com/events/467316540556930/ United Action for Youth reserves the entire Jim Swaim Youth Center for Junior High and High School Students on the Spectrum and or those who have Anxiety during exclusive, sensory-friendly hours. All of our services including the Recording and Arts Studios will be available during the evening. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Uay Kylie Buddin or our main office at 319-338-7518. 20191204T160000 United Action For Youth @ 355 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States 20200108T160000 20200205T160000 20200304T160000 20200401T160000 20200506T160000 0 UAY Neurodiversity Night free 1 ai1ec-1728@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z MEETING ROOM A Special guests: Kate Callahan, Director of Student Services Diana Langfield, Student Services Coordinator They will discuss recent improvements to 504 plan delivery and implementation. Opportunity for questions/dialogue. One hour free parking in downtown ramps 20191205T110000 20191205T130000 Iowa City Public Library 0 MSD Advocacy Group- 504 Plans free ai1ec-1713@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Dina Bishara; iowadina@yahoo.com; https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autism-friendly-swim-at-the-ui-leisure-pool-tickets-81883254017?fbclid=IwAR0Zsmcyl1o2dyTWM3XWedNbF_zPBDgcS5oJ1epg2r5HR6zcTS5E1wjKXIg Pool will be closed the general public. Family locker rooms are available. Anyone over age 3years who will enter the pool needs a ticket. PLEASE let us know as soon as possible if you are no longer able to come so we can open up your spots. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autism-friendly-swim-at-the-ui-leisure-pool-tickets-81883254017?fbclid=IwAR0Zsmcyl1o2dyTWM3XWedNbF_zPBDgcS5oJ1epg2r5HR6zcTS5E1wjKXIg 20191207T103000 20191207T120000 The Campus Wellness and Recreation Center @ 309 South Madison Street Iowa City, IA 52242 0 Autism Friendly Swim at UI Leisure Pool external thumbnail;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/crwcpool-1.jpg;800;400,medium;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/crwcpool-1.jpg;800;400,large;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/crwcpool-1.jpg;800;400,full;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/crwcpool-1.jpg;800;400 $3.00 per participant, children under 3 years do not need a ticket ai1ec-1718@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z https://www.facebook.com/events/2605081766438489/ Bowling Alley will be closed to the general public. $3 games and free shoe rental. Putt-putt and arcade games also available! ALL ages, families welcome. No sign up is required. 20191223T100000 20191223T120000 Colonial Lanes @ 2253 Old Hwy 218 S, Iowa City, IA 52246 0 Autism Friendly Bowling free $3 per game, free shoe rental ai1ec-1721@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Dina Bishara; iowadina@yahoo.com; https://www.facebook.com/events/2527161234046091/ AirFX will be closed to the general public. Music will be off. All ages, families welcome. Thank you to East Central Iowa Autism Society for subsidizing the cost to jump! $10 for 1 hour, $13 for 90 minutes, and $16 for the 2 hours If you have never jumped here before, you can complete an online waiver: https://www.airfxcr.com/customer-waiver/ 20191230T090000 20191230T110000 AirFX trampoline Park @ 1100 N 18th Ave, Hiawatha, IA 52233 0 Autism Friendly Jump! free $10 for 1 hour, $13 for 90 minutes, and $16 for the 2 hours ai1ec-1763@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z https://www.thearcofiowa.org/regulation-changes?fbclid=IwAR3VwACe9UIQbof9ls7Mr2BOJUtAoKW6WlnxZPQRFBjCohUYGOJRaOp6QDw 20200109T173000 Drake University 0 New Guardianship Laws – Sponsored by the Arc free 1 ai1ec-1749@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Dina Bishara; iowadina@yahoo.com   Starting Jan 4 through Feb 29, 3:00-4:00pm, we will have the north basketball court reserved for ICAC! We are very grateful to the IC Recreation Superintendent, Brad Barker, for giving us use of this court for FREE- at least $400 in-kind donation. Please see flier for details. HERE IS A GOOGLE FORM – this will just help me know what to expect as far as turn out. You don’t *have* to come every time (I won’t be able to attend on 2/29), but it would be fun to have a consistent group 🙂. https://forms.gle/bueBeAk4qUxsVmys5 20200111T150000 20200111T160000 Robert A Lee Recreation Center 20200118T150000 20200125T150000 20200201T150000 20200208T150000 20200215T150000 20200222T150000 20200229T150000 0 ICAC Basketball Hangout free ai1ec-1762@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Jessie Witherell; jessiewitherell@hotmail.com Beat the winter blues with a glow dance party at the North Liberty Community Recreation Center! There will also be a cookie decorating activity (with glow icing!), Valentine’s Day craft and superhero art activity for the A5 Art Festival. Come connect with others and have some fun! No registration required. All ages! Siblings welcome. Please enter via the Recreation Center entrance and NOT the library entrance. Follow the signage posted. If you have questions or need additional accommodations, contact Jessie Witherell at jessiewitherell@hotmail.com 20200131T173000 20200131T183000 North Liberty Community Rec Center @ 520 West Cherry Street, North Liberty 0 Autism-Friendly Glow Party at the North Liberty Rec Center free ai1ec-1773@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Jessie Witherell; jessiewitherell@hotmail.com; https://www.icpl.org/events/31716/special-access-browsing-winter-fun Saturday, February 15, 2020 – 9:00am to 10:00am The Iowa City Public Library Storytime Room, Teen Center, Children’s Room Join us for an autism-friendly browsing hour at the Iowa City Public Library! We will have a WINTER – THEMED PARTY, including storytime, crafts, dancing, and a snowball fight! All ages. Siblings welcome! The Teen Room will be open for teens to play computer and video games. On selected days, the Library will open one hour early for individuals with autism and their families to enjoy the library together in a neutral environment. The library will also use natural lighting throughout the library to accommodate those with light sensitivity. If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library. This event is open to the public. 20200215T090000 20200215T100000 The Iowa City Public Library @ 123 S Linn St Iowa City , IA 0 Special Access Browsing – Winter Fun free ai1ec-1784@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z 20200218T120000 20200218T130000 20200225T120000 20200303T120000 20200310T120000 0 Autism Basics – Presented by Kelly Pelzel, PhD free thumbnail;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/kelly-pelzel-autism-basics-791x1024.jpg;584;756,medium;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/kelly-pelzel-autism-basics-791x1024.jpg;584;756,large;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/kelly-pelzel-autism-basics-791x1024.jpg;584;756,full;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/kelly-pelzel-autism-basics-791x1024.jpg;584;756 ai1ec-1788@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Wednesday, 19 February 2020 from 4:30pm-6:30pm Arc of Southeast Iowa Come join us on February 19th from 4:30-6:30 at The Arc of Southeast Iowa’s Bill Reagan Children’s Center! We are looking forward to showing off all of the additions that we have made and giving the community a tour of our space! We will be highlighting our Teen Room, Daycare/Preschool and our NEW Donor Wall! Stop by anytime between 4:30-6:30 and check it out!! For more information, please contact our Development Coordinator Mariah Simmons at MariahSimmons@arcsei,org or 319-351-5017. Hope to see you then! 20200219T163000 20200219T183000 The Arc of Southeast Iowa 0 The Arc’s Open House free ai1ec-1789@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z darby.eiben@access2independence.org WHAT: An advocacy discussion and work group. Learn ways to advocate for yourself in your community and practice advocacy techniques with peers. For more information, contact darby.eiben@access2independence.org or call 319-338-3870 WHERE: NAMI of Johnson County R Place Peer Center 1105 S. Gilbert Ct. #200 Iowa City, IA 52240 WHEN: 4th Friday of each month 2:30-3:30pm 20200228T143000 20200228T153000 NAMI of Johnson County - R Place @ 1105 S. Gilbert Ct. #200 Iowa City, IA 52240 0 Advocacy Workshop free ai1ec-1766@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Center for Disabilities and Development – REMBOLDT AUDITORIUM. 100 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, Iowa 52242 FREE – no registration required Professionals, educators, parents welcome Refreshments provided Presented by Profs Nicole Skaar and Susan Etscheidt of the University of Northern Iowa. Presented materials will be posted on the ICAC website after the workshop. Learn about special education law as it relates to mental health. Learn about incorporating mental health supports into BIPs. For additional accommodations or questions, please contact Dina Bishara at iowadina@yahoo.com   20200229T130000 20200229T150000 Center for Disabilities and Development @ 100 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, Iowa 52242 0 Autism Workshop Series – Mental Health Special Education Law free ai1ec-1845@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z https://www.facebook.com/events/1498880086943717/ **This event has been cancelled** Expert crafter Patty Cantagallo will be teaching kids how to create their own single signature (group of text pages) book with a cardstock cover and binding consisting of ribbon or Irish wad linen thread. Open to general public. Autistic youth encouraged to submit their work to the A5 Art Festival!! 20200314T100000 20200314T110000 Sidekick Coffee Shop @ 1310 ½ Melrose Ave., Iowa City, Iowa 52246 0 **CANCELLED** – DIY Books at Sidekick Coffeeshop with A5! free ai1ec-1799@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z **This event has been cancelled** ONLY $5 for a FULL TWO HOURS OF JUMPING TIME – ALL AREAS INCLUDED!!! Thanks to the East Central Iowa Autism Society for making this possible. ***Complete the waiver online if you have not already: https://www.airfxcr.com/customer-waiver/ 20200316T090000 20200316T110000 AirFX Trampoline Park 0 **CANCELLED** Spring Break Autism Friendly JUMP! external $5.00 for two hours of jumping time ai1ec-1787@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z https://www.facebook.com/events/2478869049027108/ **This event has been cancelled** The Corridor Autism Resource Expo brings together dozens of autism-related exhibitors and four speakers to ONE place so you have an opportunity to check them all out in ONE day, talk to real humans and ask questions. Please share this flier and event with anyone you think might be interested! https://www.facebook.com/events/2478869049027108/ 20200321T090000 20200321T130000 Mount Mercy University Graduate Center @ 1650 Matterhorn Dr NE, Cedar Rapids 0 **CANCELLED** The Corridor Autism Resource Expo free thumbnail;https://scontent-msp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/s1080x2048/83796075_10157827136480942_5087765224585428992_o.jpg"America/Denver">20200409T090000 20200409T160000 0 **CANCELLED** Employment is Empowering: Employment Forum on Disability free ai1ec-1757@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Tomeka Magnani; tomekamagnani@arcsei.org **This event has been cancelled** The Awesome Autism Awareness and Acceptance Art Festival is local art project that celebrates artwork created by youth and adults on the Autism Spectrum. This year our project is promoting heroes. Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, from places you least expect and those that are right in front of you. This festival is full of fun! Collaborative artwork and individual submissions will be on display. Local agencies will have art and sensory booths that can be enjoyed at any age. Therapy animals, and so much more… Partnered with The Arc of Southeast Iowa, all art submissions can be sent to or dropped off at The Arc of Southeast Iowa office. 2620 Muscatine Ave. Iowa City, IA 52240 For questions about art submissions or interest in getting involved, please contact Tomeka Magnani at tomekamagnani@arcsei.org. 20200411T100000 20200411T130000 Unitarian Universalist Society 0 **CANCELLED** A5 Art Show free ai1ec-1754@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z http://autismia.com/ 20200509T123000 20200509T150000 Terry Trueblood Recreation Area @ 579 McCollister Blvd, Iowa City, IA 52240 0 2020 Iowa City Autism Walk free ai1ec-1833@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Hubert’s Night Owls at The Museum! This program, called Hubert’s Night Owls, is the Museum’s latest addition to access-friendly programming. The Museum will close at 4 p.m. to the public, but remain open for people with disabilities, as well as their friends and families, from 4 to 5 p.m. During this time, exhibits will be modified, reducing stimuli in order to provide a sensory-friendly experience. This includes turning off displays that make noise and dimmer lighting. We will provide multi-sensory opportunities for learners who benefit from tactile experiences. Museum staff will also offer crafts and activities for young visitors. “We believe that our museum belongs to everyone and it is our job to make sure that people feel welcome and included in this space,” NCSML’s K-12 Learning Specialist Sarah Henderson says. “Hubert’s Night Owls is one small step toward making the NCSML a place that everyone will think of as ‘their museum’” Hubert’s Night Owls will be offered on four Sundays in 2020: Feb. 23, 4 to 5 p.m. July 19, 4 to 5 p.m. October 18, 4 to 5 p.m. December 13, 4 to 5 p.m. Attendees will need to pay the admission fee for Hubert’s Night Owls. Admission is free for NCSML members.   For more information, contact the Museum at 319-362-8500. National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a museum that celebrates life:  Czech life, Slovak life and American life. The Museum seeks to inspire people from every background to connect to Czech and Slovak history and culture. Through extraordinary exhibitions and experiences, the Museum tells stories of freedom and identity, family and community, human rights and dignity connecting yesterday with today and tomorrow. The Museum honors those who immigrated to America and worked hard, contributing their skills and vision to the formation of our nation. For more information, visit www.ncsml.org or call (319) 362-8500. 20200719T160000 20200719T170000 The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library @ 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 20201018T160000 20201213T160000 0 Hubert’s Night Owls at The Czech Museum free ai1ec-1895@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Sue Askeland; sueaskeland@yahoo.com; http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ehi0qfw1da3acffc&llr=tapetldab Support Group for High School Students with Autism   When: Wednesday Nights at 7:00 p.m.  Where:  Zoom link will be sent to those registered  Facilitator – Sue Askeland Hosted by:  ASI http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ehi0qfw1da3acffc&llr=tapetldab   Zoom meeting information will be emailed to registrants closer to the meeting date. 20210901T190000 Via Zoom 20210901T190000 20210908T190000 20210915T190000 20210922T190000 20210929T190000 20211006T190000 20211013T190000 20211020T190000 20211027T190000 20211103T190000 20211110T190000 20211117T190000 20211124T190000 20211201T190000 20211208T190000 20211215T190000 20211222T190000 20211229T190000 20220105T190000 20220112T190000 20220119T190000 20220126T190000 20220202T190000 20220209T190000 20220216T190000 20220223T190000 20220302T190000 20220309T190000 20220316T190000 20220323T190000 20220330T190000 20220406T190000 20220413T190000 20220420T190000 20220427T190000 20220504T190000 20220511T190000 20220518T190000 20220525T190000 0 High School Virtual Group free 1 ai1ec-1887@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z iowadina@yahoo.com;  https://merakiinstitute.org/.../autism-workshop-series.../ You are invited to attend a virtual workshop with Dr. Mona Delahooke on Saturday, September 18, 1:00pm-2:30pm. Mona’s book, Beyond Behaviors: Using Brain Science and Compassion to Understand and Solve Children’s Behavioral Challenges, is now #1 in Clinical Psychology on Amazon. Registration is through Tanager Place’s Meraki Institute’s page and is $10- https://merakiinstitute.org/…/autism-workshop-series…/ Dr. Delahooke presents an approach to challenging behavior that is based on relationship building, empathy, and an understanding of the neuroscientific underpinnings of maladaptive behavior. WORKSHOP DETAILS This training will introduce a new approach to solving children’s behavioral challenges, focusing on building a child’s foundation for emotional and behavioral control and moving beyond paradigms that focus on compliance and surface behaviors. Dr. Delahooke will describe behaviors as the tip of the iceberg, important signals that we should address by seeking to understand a child’s individual differences in the overarching context of relational safety. Featuring helpful worksheets and charts, this training will provide educators, parents, early childhood interventionists, and providers across disciplines tools and techniques to reduce behavioral challenges and promote psychological resilience and satisfying, secure relationships. WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES Understand the “Developmental Iceberg” and how it helps us discover how to support each child and family’s individual needs. Understand the 4 states of the nervous system that inform us what to do in real time when managing children’s behavioral challenges. Describe how caregivers, providers and teachers can use the “therapeutic use of self” when working with vulnerable children, regardless of their diagnosis. Describe the paradigm shift that is beginning across the country based on neuroscience research.. REGISTER HERE: https://merakiinstitute.org/…/autism-workshop-series…/ 20210918T130000 20210918T143000 0 Understanding Challenging Behaviors with Dr. Mona Delahooke, PhD free thumbnail;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/mona.jpg;208;242,medium;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/mona.jpg;208;242,large;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/mona.jpg;208;242,full;https://autismiowacity.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/mona.jpg;208;242 $10.00 ai1ec-1900@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z All members of the neurodivergent community are welcome to attend the Swaim Youth Center’s Low Stim Night on the first Wednesday of each month from 4-7pm. There will be reduced lighting and volumes, weighted blankets, and noise-canceling headphones available. 20211006T160000 20211006T190000 Swaim Youth Center 20211006T160000 20211103T160000 20211201T160000 20220105T160000 20220202T160000 20220302T160000 20220406T160000 20220504T160000 20220601T160000 0 Neurodivergent Teen Hangout free ai1ec-1911@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Iowa Autism Learning Community Webinar Series 2021: Supporting Sleep in Children with ASD Wednesday, October 13, 2021, 12 noon-1pm Speaker: Kelly Schifsky, DO, Developmental Center, Blank Children’s Hospital CME and IBC CE Credit Available Webinar Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6278860523586251023 20211013T120000 20211013T130000 0 Iowa Autism Learning Community Webinar Series 2021: Supporting Sleep in Children with ASD free ai1ec-1903@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z A virtual conference dedicated to autistic voices to better provide perspectives to those who serve and advocate for the autistic community. October 19 – 21, 2021  ·  Zoom REGISTER oin us for this 3-day event hosted by the TRIO Training Academy at Penn State University. This is a unique event, specifically designed, developed, and facilitated by autistic speakers. You will have the opportunity to hear from experts and advocates through the lens of #actuallyautistic adults. **This event will be recorded and made available after its completion.** AGENDA 10:00 AM Event Start 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Conference Begins—Opening Statements 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM Introduction to Autism | Autism from the Inside Out 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM Break 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM Let Them Be (Autistic) Kids 1:00 PM – 1:15 PM Break 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM Integrating Indigenous Knowledge with Modern Supports 2:30 PM – 2:45 PM Break 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM Autistic Communication and Masking For more information about this conference, visit here. 20211019T120000 20211021T120000 0 Understanding Autism through the Actually Autistic Lens free ai1ec-1912@autismiowacity.org 20211218T194130Z Safety-Care® For Families Training Limited to 15 participants at each, must be the parent or primary caregiver of a child with autism spectrum disorder. Safety-Care is an evidenced-based approach to managing problem behavior and increasing desired skills. Instructor: Marc Hines Ø  Des Moines Friday, 10/1/2021 9:00am – 3:00pm Contact Clementine Karl to register: clementine-karl@uiowa.edu, 515-528-2571 Ø  Clinton- Offered in collaboration with Life Connections Thursday, 11/4/2021 9:00am – 3:00pm Contact Dawn Mulholland to register: Dawn Mulholland, dawn-mulholland@uiowa.edu, 563-243-0292 Ø  Iowa City Friday, 12/3/2021 9:00am – 3:00pm Contact Joy Kim or Renee Speh to register: Joy Kim, joy-kim@uiowa.edu, 319-356-1453 Renee Speh, renee-speh@uiowa.edu, 319-356-4321 20211203T090000 20211203T150000 0 Safety-Care® For Families Training free