It is not a coincidence the word “partnership” is in our name. Autism Action Partnership seeks to partner with autism service providers at the local, state and national level. We look for partners that are experts in the field of autism that are willing to expand their existing programs and/or create new services specifically for people with autism in Nebraska. By doing so, Autism Action Partnership leverages their subject matter expertise, existing networks, and infrastructures, thereby enabling collaborative effort that is both proven and cost effective. Autism Action Partnership brings evidence based best practices and programs to Nebraska. By collaborating with the best minds in our state and across the country, our investments in these programs and services will provide the most impact on people with autism and their families.

A partial list of our partners includes:

University of Nebraska Medical Center – Munroe Meyer Institute
Omaha, Nebraska
The Munroe Meyer Institute is a University Center of Excellence committed to unlocking the potential of children and adults with developmental disabilities and genetic disorders through exceptional patient care, education and research. http://www.unmc.edu/mmi/

University of Nebraska – Barkley Memorial Center
Lincoln, Nebraska
The Barkley Memorial Center houses the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders and is comprised of audiology, special education and speech and language pathology within the College of Education and Human Sciences. The Barkley Memorial Center is an exceptional facility with faculty who enjoy national and international reputations for research and teaching excellence with several programs enjoying high national rankings.

University of Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska
The University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), located in the heart of Nebraska’s largest city, is regarded as a forward-thinking, comprehensive metropolitan university. Offering a broad range of academic majors from baccalaureate through doctoral degrees, UNO offers ample opportunities for learning both in and outside of the classroom through internships and service learning projects. Nearly 15,000 students have received prestigious national recognition for their academic and creative endeavors. The UNO faculty represent the very best in their fields, earning national teaching awards, securing federal research funding, and advancing the horizons of knowledge in their fields of interest. The staff stands ready to help students make a smooth transition from high school to college, and from college to the professional world or additional academic pursuits.

ASD Network – Nebraska Department of Education, Autism Spectrum Disorder Network
Lincoln, Nebraska
The incidence of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is increasing nationally and Nebraska is no exception. In the late 1990s, educators and parents requested the Special Populations Office of the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) to take a lead role in assisting school districts in providing appropriate services for students with ASD. The Nebraska Department of Education has developed the network to provide training and technical assistance to local school districts, educational service units and parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders on a regional and state level. There are five (5) ASD Regions across Nebraska.

Nebraska High Schools
Omaha Metropolitan Area
The mission of Nebraska schools is to lead and support the preparation of all Nebraskans for learning, earning and living. The vision is partnering for the best education for all for life. Nebraska education values include: equity of access and opportunity, honesty integrity and trust, quality programs and services, visionary and participatory leadership, a positive can-do attitude, accountability for results, respect for individuals and individuals and individual differences, equity of opportunities and outcomes, and excellence through continuous improvement.

Rethink Autism
New York, New York
Rethink Autism’s mission is to bring research based treatments into the lives of individuals with autism. They provide web-based autism treatment training tools for teaching professions, staff and parents. The teaching tools includes comprehensive curriculum, individualized assessment tools, teaching staff and parent training modules, data tracking and progress reporting and ongoing professional support options.

Their evidence based training program was designed and supported by their Scientific Advisory Board of leading experts in the field of autism.

National Autism Center
Randolph, Massachusetts
The National Autism Center is May Institute’s center for the promotion of evidence-based best practice. It is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) by providing reliable information, promoting best practices, and offering comprehensive resources for families, practitioners, and communities.

Autism Speaks
New York, New York
Autism Speaks is dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. Autism Speaks aims to bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to their concerns and take action to address the urgent autism global health crisis.

Pediatric Therapy Center
Papillion, Nebraska
Pediatric Therapy Center is a specialized outpatient clinic dedicated to providing high quality therapy services to children with special needs. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, PTC serves the unique needs of children in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. The therapists and staff at PTC are committed to providing comprehensive, family-centered, multi-disciplinary care in an environment where children can achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

The Prevention Group
Omaha, Nebraska
The Prevention Group is a research collaborative developing meaningful interventions for school and work environments. Their current team includes professionals in psychology, medicine, artificial intelligence and software development. Their school programs have been presented across the United States as well as in Japan and Guyana. Current autism employment-focused projects are currently underway in collaboration with Frito Lay, Walmart and Autism Action Partnership. Articles based on their work have recently been published in the journals: Education and Treatment of Children, Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, and Research in Developmental Disabilities.

Easter Seals
Omaha, Nebraska
Easter Seals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for more than 80 years. Whether helping someone improve physical mobility, return to work or simply gain greater independence for everyday living, Easter Seals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals. Easter Seals assists more than one million children and adults with disabilities and their families annually through a nationwide network of more than 450 service sites. Each center provides top-quality, family-focused and innovative services tailored to meet the specific needs of the particular community it serves.

Primary Easter Seals services include: Medical Rehabilitation, Early Intervention, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Hearing Therapy, Job Training and Employment, Child Care,
Adult Day Services, Camping and Recreation*

Autism Center of Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska
Autism Center of Nebraska is a non-profit agency, certified as a Development Disabilities Provider in the State of Nebraska. The mission of Autism Center of Nebraska is to support and enhance the quality of life for persons with autism and other developmental disabilities and their families. Autism Center of Nebraska’s services and support are individualized, and designed to provide skill training which will lead to a higher level of independence for each individual we serve. Teaching programs address the individuals desires for their future, focusing on such areas as: Sensorimotor, Communication, Cognitive, Social/Affective, Independent Living, and Leisure/Personal. Autism Center of Nebraska offers the following services: Residential Services, Vocational Services, and Transition Services.

Autism 911
Aurora, Nebraska
Autism 911 strives to educate emergency personnel in Nebraska on how to work with people on the autism spectrum as well as other people with disabilities in an emergency.

Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo
Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo is nationally renowned for its leadership in animal conservation and research. Evolving from the public Riverview Park Zoo established in 1894, today the Zoo includes several notable exhibits. It features the largest cat complex in North America; "Kingdoms of the Night" is the world's largest nocturnal exhibit and indoor swamp; the Lied Jungle is one of the world's largest indoor rainforest, and the "Desert Dome" is the world's largest indoor desert, as well as the largest glazed in the world. The Zoo is Nebraska’s number one paid attendance attraction and has welcomed more than 25 million visitors over the past 40 years.

Omaha Children’s Museum
Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha Children's Museum is in the top 15% of children's museums nationally. The museum features over 45,000 square feet of exhibit space, with permanent exhibits including: Charlie Campbell Science & Technology Center, Creative Arts Center and Imagination Playground for early childhood play. In addition to its permanent exhibits, Omaha Children's Museum offers educational programs, traveling exhibitions, field trips, outreach programs, summer camps and birthday parties.

The Rose
Omaha, Nebraska
The Omaha Theater Company is the third largest professional children's theater in the nation, with its programs reaching over 700,000 people each year in Omaha and on National Tour. The Omaha Theater Company's National Tour is one of the largest in the country, with productions touring to more than 65 venues in 25 states each year. In Omaha, professional productions that entertain and engage young audiences are performed almost year-round on two stages at the beautiful Rose Theater, while professional actors and educators work with hundreds of students all across the Omaha Metro Area. The Omaha Theater Company has been a recipient of some of the highest awards in the field of dramatic arts, including the Sarah Spencer Artistic Achievement Award and Nebraska Governor's Outstanding Artistic Organization Award, and claims a long and distinguished list of Guest Artists and Collaborators that include Tony-Award, Academy-Award and New York Drama Desk Award-winning artists.

Strategic Air and Space Museum
Ashland, Nebraska
The Strategic Air and Space Museum is a museum focusing on U. S. Air Force military aircraft and nuclear missiles. The objective of the museum is to preserve and display historic aircraft, missile, and space vehicles and provide education resources. The museum also participates in an exhibit exchange program with other national museums and displays them in traveling exhibit areas. The museum is designed to incorporate the rich military past while attempting to reach a larger audience through dynamic programming and exciting educational programs that seek to captivate the interests and imaginations of everyone.

Autism Society of Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska
The primary mission of the Autism Society of Nebraska is to provide support and advocacy to people with autism of all ages and their families. This mission is met through support groups and referral services for people with autism and their families.

Autism Family Network
Lincoln, Nebraska
The mission and purpose of the Autism Family Network provides opportunities for families to develop relationships in order to gain friendship and compassionate support. Autism Family Network primarily serves those in Lincoln and surrounding communities.