25-WORD DESCRIPTION:
Serves persons with developmental disabilities. Individualized services are designed to ensure a higher level of independence while addressing the individual’s desires for his/her future.
HOW WE USE YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS:
- $100 provides toiletries for 10 individuals for 1 month.
- $500 covers the cost of art supplies for our Lincoln location for 3-4 months.
- $1000 covers internet and phone costs for every Group Home for 1 month.
- $2500 helps ACN replace carpeting in 2 classrooms in our Day Centers.
- $5000 provides for replacement of an old air conditioner in one of our Group Homes.
A STORY FROM OUR AGENCY:
When Abe first arrived at Autism Center of Nebraska with a traumatic brain injury, he exhibited aggressive and co-dependent behaviors. He struggled to make safe connections with people and longed for a stable family life. He regularly sabotaged any healthy relationship he had, and was unable to relate appropriately with peers and staff. He often responded to kindness with threats, violence, and pushing away anyone with whom he got close. After several years at ACN, Abe had a break-through. He finally understood better how to interact positively with the people in his life. Thanks to his hard work and the assistance ACN provides, he slowly moved from highly-structured levels of care to a more happy and independent life, needing very little daily assistance. He is currently living with a roommate and is working part-time at a job he loves. His life has truly changed for the better, and he is on his way to living independently. Abe is an amazing testament to our mission--that dignity, respect, and putting first the needs and wishes of those we serve creates a better live for every individual.
ADDRESS/PHONE:
9012 Q Street
Omaha, NE 68127-3549
402-315-1000
