Events Calendar
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Upcoming Events
Prosper Academy: Finance - Budgeting Basics 101
Title: Finance: Budgeting Basics
Skill Domain: Finance
Cost: $220
Budgeting Basics is designed to help neurodivergent adults build confidence and independence by learning how to manage money through simple, hands-on budgeting strategies.
By focusing on topics like budgeting principles, expense tracking, saving for goals, and preparing for unexpected costs, this course helps participants develop real-world financial skills that reduce stress and promote long-term financial stability. Through guided instruction, practical examples, and individual support, learners gain the tools to create and maintain a budget that fits their personal goals and lifestyles.
Participants will:
• Learn how to create and manage a personal budget using the envelope system
• Understand the difference between fixed, variable, and irregular expenses
• Develop strategies for tracking and adjusting spending each month
• Practice saving for both short-term and long-term goals using clear, realistic methods
• Plan for emergencies and learn how to adapt their budgets when life changes
• Build consistency and accountability through guided reflection and ongoing support
By the end of the course, participants will feel more prepared to manage their money with clarity, flexibility, and confidence. They will leave with personalized budgeting tools, a practical savings plan, and a deeper understanding of how to stay financially organized and proactive. The final four weeks of the course focus on maintaining progress through structured check-ins, peer discussions, and individualized coaching to reinforce strong financial habits and long-term success.
🕒 SESSION DETAILS
In Person Session:
Date: Wednesday January 7th, 14th, 21, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center
9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128
Room Number TBD
Virtual Session:
Date: Wednesday January 7th, 14th, 21, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th
Time: TBD
Location: Virtual
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Finance: Budgeting Basics, please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Academy: Living - Organizing Your Life
Title: Living: Organizing Your Life
Skill Domain: Living
Cost: $220
Description:
This 6-week course helps participants understand why home systems matter by exploring executive functioning — the brain’s management system for planning, organization, and follow-through. From there, participants build personalized, sustainable systems for maintaining a functional, comfortable, and low-stress home environment.
Participants will:
· Understand how executive functioning impacts daily home management.
· Identify personal strengths and barriers related to organization, planning, and follow-through.
· Develop practical, individualized systems for cleaning, meals, and routines.
· Learn tools for reducing overwhelm and building consistency.
· Create a long-term plan to maintain and adapt their systems as their lives change.
🕒 SESSION DETAILS
Afternoon Session:
Date: Thursday January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th.
Time: 2 – 4PM
Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center 9110 Giles Road, La Vista, NE 68128 Room 205
Evening Session:
Date: Thursday January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th.
Time: 6 – 8PM
Location: ZOOM
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Living: Organizing Your Life, please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Get Moving!
This inclusive fitness event is designed for teens and adults on the autism spectrum and is led by Brandon Herring from Adaptive Physical Fitness. The session focuses on building confidence, comfort, and practical movement skills.
Participants will begin with a short, accessible discussion about health and fitness, including what they are, why it matters, and how movement can be adapted to fit different bodies, energy levels, and sensory needs. This will be followed by a 20-minute guided exercise routine using simple, no-equipment movements that can be done at home. All exercises include options and modifications so participants can move at their own pace and comfort level.
This event is not about performance or intensity. It focuses on learning how to incorporate movement into daily life in a way that works for you. Programming will be offered in two age groups, ages 13–17 and ages 18+, with activities and discussion tailored to each group.
Prosper Academy: Work - Job Search Essentials
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Title: Work: Job Search Essentials
Skill Domain: Work
Cost: Currently $149
Prosper Academy: Job Search Essentials is designed to help neurodivergent adults build the foundational skills and confidence needed to find, apply for, and secure meaningful employment. By focusing on topics like resume writing, cover letter creation, job searching, and interview preparation, this course helps participants develop real-world job readiness skills that promote independence and self-advocacy in the workplace.
Participants will:
• Create and update a professional resume that highlights their strengths and experience
• Write personalized cover letters tailored to specific employers
• Learn effective strategies for searching and applying for jobs online
• Understand interview expectations and practice professional communication
• Develop confidence in following up with employers and accepting job offers
By the end of the course, participants will feel more prepared to approach the job search process with clarity, confidence, and the practical tools needed to take the next step in their careers. They will leave with polished application materials, a stronger understanding of interview expectations, and the skills to prepare and respond effectively to common questions. This course empowers participants to navigate the hiring process with greater self-assurance and direction.
🕒 SESSION DETAiLS
Afternoon Session:
Date: MONDAY January 5th, 12th, and 26th (Each class will be 2.5 hours to cover material due to holiday)
Time: 1-3:30 PM
Location: Autism Action Partnership 10909 Mill Valley Road #205 Omaha, NE 68154
Free For PWS Participants* Please contact your workforce consultant if you are interested in attending.
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Work: Job Search Essentials please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Academy: Social - Understanding Me
Title: Social: Understanding Me
Skill Domain: Social
Cost: $220
Description:
Before we can build strong relationships or confidently advocate for ourselves, we must first understand who we are. Social: Understanding Me guides participants through the process of discovering and defining their sense of self. Through reflective activities, group discussions, and creative exercises based on our Mapping the Parts of Me series, participants will explore their values, interests, strengths, and goals.
Participants will:
Be able to identify and describe key aspects of their identity.
Demonstrate an understanding of how autism (or neurodivergence) influences their communication, sensory experiences, and relationships.
Recognize their personal needs, boundaries, and energy levels, and practice communicating with them clearly using structured self-advocacy statements.
Identify different types of relationships and describe how roles, responsibilities, and communication styles vary within each.
🕒 SESSION DETAILS
Afternoon Session:
Date: Tuesday January 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th, February 3rd and 10th
Time: 2 – 4PM
Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center 9110 Giles Road, La Vista, NE 68128 (ROOM 205)
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Social: Understanding Me, please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Academy: Finance - Budgeting Basics 101
Title: Finance: Budgeting Basics
Skill Domain: Finance
Cost: $220
Budgeting Basics is designed to help neurodivergent adults build confidence and independence by learning how to manage money through simple, hands-on budgeting strategies.
By focusing on topics like budgeting principles, expense tracking, saving for goals, and preparing for unexpected costs, this course helps participants develop real-world financial skills that reduce stress and promote long-term financial stability. Through guided instruction, practical examples, and individual support, learners gain the tools to create and maintain a budget that fits their personal goals and lifestyles.
Participants will:
• Learn how to create and manage a personal budget using the envelope system
• Understand the difference between fixed, variable, and irregular expenses
• Develop strategies for tracking and adjusting spending each month
• Practice saving for both short-term and long-term goals using clear, realistic methods
• Plan for emergencies and learn how to adapt their budgets when life changes
• Build consistency and accountability through guided reflection and ongoing support
By the end of the course, participants will feel more prepared to manage their money with clarity, flexibility, and confidence. They will leave with personalized budgeting tools, a practical savings plan, and a deeper understanding of how to stay financially organized and proactive. The final four weeks of the course focus on maintaining progress through structured check-ins, peer discussions, and individualized coaching to reinforce strong financial habits and long-term success.
🕒 SESSION DETAILS
In Person Session:
Date: Wednesday January 7th, 14th, 21, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center
9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128
Room Number TBD
Virtual Session:
Date: Wednesday January 7th, 14th, 21, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th
Time: TBD
Location: Virtual
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Finance: Budgeting Basics, please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Community: Spielbound Game Night 18+
Spielbound is a local game café located in the heart of Midtown. Tons of snacks and an extensive board game library make for a great evening of fun and friends. This is one of our best attended events and great for Prosper Community first timers!
WHERE:
Spielbound Board Game Café
3229 Harney St, Omaha, NE 68131
WHEN:
Wednesday, January 21st 5:30-7:30pm
This is an 18+ event
Prosper Academy: Living - Organizing Your Life
Title: Living: Organizing Your Life
Skill Domain: Living
Cost: $220
Description:
This 6-week course helps participants understand why home systems matter by exploring executive functioning — the brain’s management system for planning, organization, and follow-through. From there, participants build personalized, sustainable systems for maintaining a functional, comfortable, and low-stress home environment.
Participants will:
· Understand how executive functioning impacts daily home management.
· Identify personal strengths and barriers related to organization, planning, and follow-through.
· Develop practical, individualized systems for cleaning, meals, and routines.
· Learn tools for reducing overwhelm and building consistency.
· Create a long-term plan to maintain and adapt their systems as their lives change.
🕒 SESSION DETAILS
Afternoon Session:
Date: Thursday January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th.
Time: 2 – 4PM
Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center 9110 Giles Road, La Vista, NE 68128 Room 205
Evening Session:
Date: Thursday January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th.
Time: 6 – 8PM
Location: ZOOM
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Living: Organizing Your Life, please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Academy: Work - Job Search Essentials
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Title: Work: Job Search Essentials
Skill Domain: Work
Cost: Currently $149
Prosper Academy: Job Search Essentials is designed to help neurodivergent adults build the foundational skills and confidence needed to find, apply for, and secure meaningful employment. By focusing on topics like resume writing, cover letter creation, job searching, and interview preparation, this course helps participants develop real-world job readiness skills that promote independence and self-advocacy in the workplace.
Participants will:
• Create and update a professional resume that highlights their strengths and experience
• Write personalized cover letters tailored to specific employers
• Learn effective strategies for searching and applying for jobs online
• Understand interview expectations and practice professional communication
• Develop confidence in following up with employers and accepting job offers
By the end of the course, participants will feel more prepared to approach the job search process with clarity, confidence, and the practical tools needed to take the next step in their careers. They will leave with polished application materials, a stronger understanding of interview expectations, and the skills to prepare and respond effectively to common questions. This course empowers participants to navigate the hiring process with greater self-assurance and direction.
🕒 SESSION DETAiLS
Afternoon Session:
Date: MONDAY January 5th, 12th, and 26th (Each class will be 2.5 hours to cover material due to holiday)
Time: 1-3:30 PM
Location: Autism Action Partnership 10909 Mill Valley Road #205 Omaha, NE 68154
Free For PWS Participants* Please contact your workforce consultant if you are interested in attending.
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Work: Job Search Essentials please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Community: Virtual Game Night 18+
Join us for a fun evening of JackBox games for digital game night!
The Discord link that we will be using will be sent closer to the day of the event.
WHERE:
Online on our Discord Channel!
WHEN:
Monday, January 26th, 6:00-8:00pm
This is an 18+ event
Prosper Academy: Social - Understanding Me
Title: Social: Understanding Me
Skill Domain: Social
Cost: $220
Description:
Before we can build strong relationships or confidently advocate for ourselves, we must first understand who we are. Social: Understanding Me guides participants through the process of discovering and defining their sense of self. Through reflective activities, group discussions, and creative exercises based on our Mapping the Parts of Me series, participants will explore their values, interests, strengths, and goals.
Participants will:
Be able to identify and describe key aspects of their identity.
Demonstrate an understanding of how autism (or neurodivergence) influences their communication, sensory experiences, and relationships.
Recognize their personal needs, boundaries, and energy levels, and practice communicating with them clearly using structured self-advocacy statements.
Identify different types of relationships and describe how roles, responsibilities, and communication styles vary within each.
🕒 SESSION DETAILS
Afternoon Session:
Date: Tuesday January 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th, February 3rd and 10th
Time: 2 – 4PM
Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center 9110 Giles Road, La Vista, NE 68128 (ROOM 205)
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Social: Understanding Me, please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Academy: Finance - Budgeting Basics 101
Title: Finance: Budgeting Basics
Skill Domain: Finance
Cost: $220
Budgeting Basics is designed to help neurodivergent adults build confidence and independence by learning how to manage money through simple, hands-on budgeting strategies.
By focusing on topics like budgeting principles, expense tracking, saving for goals, and preparing for unexpected costs, this course helps participants develop real-world financial skills that reduce stress and promote long-term financial stability. Through guided instruction, practical examples, and individual support, learners gain the tools to create and maintain a budget that fits their personal goals and lifestyles.
Participants will:
• Learn how to create and manage a personal budget using the envelope system
• Understand the difference between fixed, variable, and irregular expenses
• Develop strategies for tracking and adjusting spending each month
• Practice saving for both short-term and long-term goals using clear, realistic methods
• Plan for emergencies and learn how to adapt their budgets when life changes
• Build consistency and accountability through guided reflection and ongoing support
By the end of the course, participants will feel more prepared to manage their money with clarity, flexibility, and confidence. They will leave with personalized budgeting tools, a practical savings plan, and a deeper understanding of how to stay financially organized and proactive. The final four weeks of the course focus on maintaining progress through structured check-ins, peer discussions, and individualized coaching to reinforce strong financial habits and long-term success.
🕒 SESSION DETAILS
In Person Session:
Date: Wednesday January 7th, 14th, 21, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center
9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128
Room Number TBD
Virtual Session:
Date: Wednesday January 7th, 14th, 21, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th
Time: TBD
Location: Virtual
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Finance: Budgeting Basics, please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Academy: Living - Organizing Your Life
Title: Living: Organizing Your Life
Skill Domain: Living
Cost: $220
Description:
This 6-week course helps participants understand why home systems matter by exploring executive functioning — the brain’s management system for planning, organization, and follow-through. From there, participants build personalized, sustainable systems for maintaining a functional, comfortable, and low-stress home environment.
Participants will:
· Understand how executive functioning impacts daily home management.
· Identify personal strengths and barriers related to organization, planning, and follow-through.
· Develop practical, individualized systems for cleaning, meals, and routines.
· Learn tools for reducing overwhelm and building consistency.
· Create a long-term plan to maintain and adapt their systems as their lives change.
🕒 SESSION DETAILS
Afternoon Session:
Date: Thursday January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th.
Time: 2 – 4PM
Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center 9110 Giles Road, La Vista, NE 68128 Room 205
Evening Session:
Date: Thursday January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th.
Time: 6 – 8PM
Location: ZOOM
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Living: Organizing Your Life, please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Academy: Work - Workplace Success
Title: Work: Workplace Success
Skill Domain: Work
Cost: $149
Prosper Advantage: Workplace Success is designed to help neurodivergent adults build the professional skills, confidence, and communication strategies needed to succeed in the workplace. By focusing on topics like first impressions, effective communication, appropriate work place conversations, and managing stress, this course helps participants develop real-world skills that promote independence and success in a variety of job settings.
Participants will:
• Learn how to demonstrate professionalism and workplace readiness
• Develop clear and effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Understand work ethic, integrity, and how to meet or exceed expectations
• Practice strategies for managing stress and responding to feedback appropriately
• Gain insight into workplace culture and teamwork dynamics
By the end of the course, participants will feel more prepared to navigate workplace expectations, communicate confidently with coworkers and supervisors, and build the foundation for long-term career growth and success. They will leave with greater awareness of what employers value, practical strategies for handling real-world challenges, and a renewed sense of confidence in their ability to contribute meaningfully at work. This course empowers participants to approach employment with professionalism, resilience, and the skills to thrive in any work environment.
🕒 SESSION DETAILS
Afternoon Session:
Date: MONDAY February 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd
Time: 1-3PM
Location: Autism Action Partnership 10909 Mill Valley Road #205 Omaha, NE 68154
Free For PWS Participants* if you are interested in attending please contact your Workforce Consultant.
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Work: Workplace Success, please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Academy: Social - Understanding Me
Title: Social: Understanding Me
Skill Domain: Social
Cost: $220
Description:
Before we can build strong relationships or confidently advocate for ourselves, we must first understand who we are. Social: Understanding Me guides participants through the process of discovering and defining their sense of self. Through reflective activities, group discussions, and creative exercises based on our Mapping the Parts of Me series, participants will explore their values, interests, strengths, and goals.
Participants will:
Be able to identify and describe key aspects of their identity.
Demonstrate an understanding of how autism (or neurodivergence) influences their communication, sensory experiences, and relationships.
Recognize their personal needs, boundaries, and energy levels, and practice communicating with them clearly using structured self-advocacy statements.
Identify different types of relationships and describe how roles, responsibilities, and communication styles vary within each.
🕒 SESSION DETAILS
Afternoon Session:
Date: Tuesday January 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th, February 3rd and 10th
Time: 2 – 4PM
Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center 9110 Giles Road, La Vista, NE 68128 (ROOM 205)
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Social: Understanding Me, please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Academy: Finance - Budgeting Basics 101
Title: Finance: Budgeting Basics
Skill Domain: Finance
Cost: $220
Budgeting Basics is designed to help neurodivergent adults build confidence and independence by learning how to manage money through simple, hands-on budgeting strategies.
By focusing on topics like budgeting principles, expense tracking, saving for goals, and preparing for unexpected costs, this course helps participants develop real-world financial skills that reduce stress and promote long-term financial stability. Through guided instruction, practical examples, and individual support, learners gain the tools to create and maintain a budget that fits their personal goals and lifestyles.
Participants will:
• Learn how to create and manage a personal budget using the envelope system
• Understand the difference between fixed, variable, and irregular expenses
• Develop strategies for tracking and adjusting spending each month
• Practice saving for both short-term and long-term goals using clear, realistic methods
• Plan for emergencies and learn how to adapt their budgets when life changes
• Build consistency and accountability through guided reflection and ongoing support
By the end of the course, participants will feel more prepared to manage their money with clarity, flexibility, and confidence. They will leave with personalized budgeting tools, a practical savings plan, and a deeper understanding of how to stay financially organized and proactive. The final four weeks of the course focus on maintaining progress through structured check-ins, peer discussions, and individualized coaching to reinforce strong financial habits and long-term success.
🕒 SESSION DETAILS
In Person Session:
Date: Wednesday January 7th, 14th, 21, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center
9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128
Room Number TBD
Virtual Session:
Date: Wednesday January 7th, 14th, 21, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th
Time: TBD
Location: Virtual
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Finance: Budgeting Basics, please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Academy: Living - Organizing Your Life
Title: Living: Organizing Your Life
Skill Domain: Living
Cost: $220
Description:
This 6-week course helps participants understand why home systems matter by exploring executive functioning — the brain’s management system for planning, organization, and follow-through. From there, participants build personalized, sustainable systems for maintaining a functional, comfortable, and low-stress home environment.
Participants will:
· Understand how executive functioning impacts daily home management.
· Identify personal strengths and barriers related to organization, planning, and follow-through.
· Develop practical, individualized systems for cleaning, meals, and routines.
· Learn tools for reducing overwhelm and building consistency.
· Create a long-term plan to maintain and adapt their systems as their lives change.
🕒 SESSION DETAILS
Afternoon Session:
Date: Thursday January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th.
Time: 2 – 4PM
Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center 9110 Giles Road, La Vista, NE 68128 Room 205
Evening Session:
Date: Thursday January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th.
Time: 6 – 8PM
Location: ZOOM
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Living: Organizing Your Life, please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Making Memories: Galentines
Galentine’s Day at The Makery
Calling all girls and women on the autism spectrum! Join us for a fun, relaxing, and creative Galentine’s Day celebration at The Makery. This day is all about connection, creativity, and enjoying time together in a supportive environment.
Participants will create a custom door hanger guided by The Makery team, with all materials provided. No prior experience is needed, and everyone will leave with a one-of-a-kind piece to take home.
$2 per person reservation fee
Girls and women on the spectrum may be accompanied by a parent or friend. This is not a drop-off event for individuals under 18 years of age. All ages are welcome, with a recommended minimum age of 6 years old.
Food will not be provided for this event, but participants are welcome to bring their own snacks. To help protect the materials being used, we ask that only dry snacks be brought to the event.
Prosper Community: Bowling 18+
Strike up smiles for the monthly bowling event for young adults and adults on the autism spectrum, with supportive AAP staff, fostering inclusivity, social interaction, and fun!
WHERE:
West Lanes Bowling Center
151 N 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68114
WHEN:
Saturday, February 7th, 12:00-2:00pm
This is an 18+ event
Prosper Academy: Work - Workplace Success
Title: Work: Workplace Success
Skill Domain: Work
Cost: $149
Prosper Advantage: Workplace Success is designed to help neurodivergent adults build the professional skills, confidence, and communication strategies needed to succeed in the workplace. By focusing on topics like first impressions, effective communication, appropriate work place conversations, and managing stress, this course helps participants develop real-world skills that promote independence and success in a variety of job settings.
Participants will:
• Learn how to demonstrate professionalism and workplace readiness
• Develop clear and effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Understand work ethic, integrity, and how to meet or exceed expectations
• Practice strategies for managing stress and responding to feedback appropriately
• Gain insight into workplace culture and teamwork dynamics
By the end of the course, participants will feel more prepared to navigate workplace expectations, communicate confidently with coworkers and supervisors, and build the foundation for long-term career growth and success. They will leave with greater awareness of what employers value, practical strategies for handling real-world challenges, and a renewed sense of confidence in their ability to contribute meaningfully at work. This course empowers participants to approach employment with professionalism, resilience, and the skills to thrive in any work environment.
🕒 SESSION DETAILS
Afternoon Session:
Date: MONDAY February 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd
Time: 1-3PM
Location: Autism Action Partnership 10909 Mill Valley Road #205 Omaha, NE 68154
Free For PWS Participants* if you are interested in attending please contact your Workforce Consultant.
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Work: Workplace Success, please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Academy: Social - Understanding Me
Title: Social: Understanding Me
Skill Domain: Social
Cost: $220
Description:
Before we can build strong relationships or confidently advocate for ourselves, we must first understand who we are. Social: Understanding Me guides participants through the process of discovering and defining their sense of self. Through reflective activities, group discussions, and creative exercises based on our Mapping the Parts of Me series, participants will explore their values, interests, strengths, and goals.
Participants will:
Be able to identify and describe key aspects of their identity.
Demonstrate an understanding of how autism (or neurodivergence) influences their communication, sensory experiences, and relationships.
Recognize their personal needs, boundaries, and energy levels, and practice communicating with them clearly using structured self-advocacy statements.
Identify different types of relationships and describe how roles, responsibilities, and communication styles vary within each.
🕒 SESSION DETAILS
Afternoon Session:
Date: Tuesday January 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th, February 3rd and 10th
Time: 2 – 4PM
Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center 9110 Giles Road, La Vista, NE 68128 (ROOM 205)
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Social: Understanding Me, please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Academy: Finance - Budgeting Basics 101
Title: Finance: Budgeting Basics
Skill Domain: Finance
Cost: $220
Budgeting Basics is designed to help neurodivergent adults build confidence and independence by learning how to manage money through simple, hands-on budgeting strategies.
By focusing on topics like budgeting principles, expense tracking, saving for goals, and preparing for unexpected costs, this course helps participants develop real-world financial skills that reduce stress and promote long-term financial stability. Through guided instruction, practical examples, and individual support, learners gain the tools to create and maintain a budget that fits their personal goals and lifestyles.
Participants will:
• Learn how to create and manage a personal budget using the envelope system
• Understand the difference between fixed, variable, and irregular expenses
• Develop strategies for tracking and adjusting spending each month
• Practice saving for both short-term and long-term goals using clear, realistic methods
• Plan for emergencies and learn how to adapt their budgets when life changes
• Build consistency and accountability through guided reflection and ongoing support
By the end of the course, participants will feel more prepared to manage their money with clarity, flexibility, and confidence. They will leave with personalized budgeting tools, a practical savings plan, and a deeper understanding of how to stay financially organized and proactive. The final four weeks of the course focus on maintaining progress through structured check-ins, peer discussions, and individualized coaching to reinforce strong financial habits and long-term success.
🕒 SESSION DETAILS
In Person Session:
Date: Wednesday January 7th, 14th, 21, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center
9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128
Room Number TBD
Virtual Session:
Date: Wednesday January 7th, 14th, 21, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th
Time: TBD
Location: Virtual
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Finance: Budgeting Basics, please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Academy: Living - Organizing Your Life
Title: Living: Organizing Your Life
Skill Domain: Living
Cost: $220
Description:
This 6-week course helps participants understand why home systems matter by exploring executive functioning — the brain’s management system for planning, organization, and follow-through. From there, participants build personalized, sustainable systems for maintaining a functional, comfortable, and low-stress home environment.
Participants will:
· Understand how executive functioning impacts daily home management.
· Identify personal strengths and barriers related to organization, planning, and follow-through.
· Develop practical, individualized systems for cleaning, meals, and routines.
· Learn tools for reducing overwhelm and building consistency.
· Create a long-term plan to maintain and adapt their systems as their lives change.
🕒 SESSION DETAILS
Afternoon Session:
Date: Thursday January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th.
Time: 2 – 4PM
Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center 9110 Giles Road, La Vista, NE 68128 Room 205
Evening Session:
Date: Thursday January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th.
Time: 6 – 8PM
Location: ZOOM
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Living: Organizing Your Life, please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Community: Creative Connections 18+
Join us for our monthly craft group! Each session is two-parts, the first half is a guided lesson on that month's craft and the second half is free work time/hang out time.
This months craft: Chenille Stem Creations!
If you are interested in teaching a demo, please reach out to aanderson@autismaction.org
WHERE:
Autism Action Partnership Office
10909 Mill Valley Rd #205, Omaha, NE 68154
WHEN:
Thursday, February 12th, 6:00-8:00pm
This months event: Paper Clay Sculptures
Prosper Academy: Work - Workplace Success
Title: Work: Workplace Success
Skill Domain: Work
Cost: $149
Prosper Advantage: Workplace Success is designed to help neurodivergent adults build the professional skills, confidence, and communication strategies needed to succeed in the workplace. By focusing on topics like first impressions, effective communication, appropriate work place conversations, and managing stress, this course helps participants develop real-world skills that promote independence and success in a variety of job settings.
Participants will:
• Learn how to demonstrate professionalism and workplace readiness
• Develop clear and effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Understand work ethic, integrity, and how to meet or exceed expectations
• Practice strategies for managing stress and responding to feedback appropriately
• Gain insight into workplace culture and teamwork dynamics
By the end of the course, participants will feel more prepared to navigate workplace expectations, communicate confidently with coworkers and supervisors, and build the foundation for long-term career growth and success. They will leave with greater awareness of what employers value, practical strategies for handling real-world challenges, and a renewed sense of confidence in their ability to contribute meaningfully at work. This course empowers participants to approach employment with professionalism, resilience, and the skills to thrive in any work environment.
🕒 SESSION DETAILS
Afternoon Session:
Date: MONDAY February 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd
Time: 1-3PM
Location: Autism Action Partnership 10909 Mill Valley Road #205 Omaha, NE 68154
Free For PWS Participants* if you are interested in attending please contact your Workforce Consultant.
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Work: Workplace Success, please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Academy: Finance - Budgeting Basics 101
Title: Finance: Budgeting Basics
Skill Domain: Finance
Cost: $220
Budgeting Basics is designed to help neurodivergent adults build confidence and independence by learning how to manage money through simple, hands-on budgeting strategies.
By focusing on topics like budgeting principles, expense tracking, saving for goals, and preparing for unexpected costs, this course helps participants develop real-world financial skills that reduce stress and promote long-term financial stability. Through guided instruction, practical examples, and individual support, learners gain the tools to create and maintain a budget that fits their personal goals and lifestyles.
Participants will:
• Learn how to create and manage a personal budget using the envelope system
• Understand the difference between fixed, variable, and irregular expenses
• Develop strategies for tracking and adjusting spending each month
• Practice saving for both short-term and long-term goals using clear, realistic methods
• Plan for emergencies and learn how to adapt their budgets when life changes
• Build consistency and accountability through guided reflection and ongoing support
By the end of the course, participants will feel more prepared to manage their money with clarity, flexibility, and confidence. They will leave with personalized budgeting tools, a practical savings plan, and a deeper understanding of how to stay financially organized and proactive. The final four weeks of the course focus on maintaining progress through structured check-ins, peer discussions, and individualized coaching to reinforce strong financial habits and long-term success.
🕒 SESSION DETAILS
In Person Session:
Date: Wednesday January 7th, 14th, 21, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center
9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128
Room Number TBD
Virtual Session:
Date: Wednesday January 7th, 14th, 21, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th
Time: TBD
Location: Virtual
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Finance: Budgeting Basics, please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Community: Spielbound Game Night 18+
Spielbound is a local game café located in the heart of Midtown. Tons of snacks and an extensive board game library make for a great evening of fun and friends. This is one of our best attended events and great for Prosper Community first timers!
WHERE:
Spielbound Board Game Café
3229 Harney St, Omaha, NE 68131
WHEN:
Wednesday, February 18th 5:30-7:30pm
This is an 18+ event
Prosper Academy: Sound, Stillness & Circle - A Rhythmic Reset with Jason Horacek
We’re excited to welcome local musician Jason Horacek, known throughout the community for his immersive sound baths and uplifting drum circles, for a unique, interactive workshop focused on self-soothing through sound.
Participants will be invited to choose from an assortment of drums and explore how rhythm, breath, and gentle flute sounds can support relaxation, emotional regulation, and nervous system balance. Guided by Jason’s steady presence and intuitive facilitation, we’ll come together in a drum circle experience that emphasizes listening, connection, and ease—no musical background required. Instruments will be provided!
This session offers a chance to slow down, release tension, and discover simple sound-based practices you can return to whenever you need grounding, focus, or calm...at work or at home.
Come curious. Leave centered. Find your rhythm.
Prosper Academy: Work - Workplace Success
Title: Work: Workplace Success
Skill Domain: Work
Cost: $149
Prosper Advantage: Workplace Success is designed to help neurodivergent adults build the professional skills, confidence, and communication strategies needed to succeed in the workplace. By focusing on topics like first impressions, effective communication, appropriate work place conversations, and managing stress, this course helps participants develop real-world skills that promote independence and success in a variety of job settings.
Participants will:
• Learn how to demonstrate professionalism and workplace readiness
• Develop clear and effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Understand work ethic, integrity, and how to meet or exceed expectations
• Practice strategies for managing stress and responding to feedback appropriately
• Gain insight into workplace culture and teamwork dynamics
By the end of the course, participants will feel more prepared to navigate workplace expectations, communicate confidently with coworkers and supervisors, and build the foundation for long-term career growth and success. They will leave with greater awareness of what employers value, practical strategies for handling real-world challenges, and a renewed sense of confidence in their ability to contribute meaningfully at work. This course empowers participants to approach employment with professionalism, resilience, and the skills to thrive in any work environment.
🕒 SESSION DETAILS
Afternoon Session:
Date: MONDAY February 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd
Time: 1-3PM
Location: Autism Action Partnership 10909 Mill Valley Road #205 Omaha, NE 68154
Free For PWS Participants* if you are interested in attending please contact your Workforce Consultant.
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Work: Workplace Success, please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Community: Virtual Game Night 18+
Join us for a fun evening of JackBox games for digital game night!
The Discord link that we will be using will be sent closer to the day of the event.
WHERE:
Online on our Discord Channel!
WHEN:
Monday, February 23rd, 6:00-8:00pm
This is an 18+ event
Prosper Academy: Social - Understanding Others
Title: Social: Understanding Others
Skill Domain: Social
Cost: $220
Description:
In this six-week course, participants will explore what it means to truly understand the people around them. Through guided discussion, reflection, and practice, students will learn how to identify what they value in friends, peers, and coworkers; recognize opportunities for connection that align with their personal interests; and develop a deeper understanding of common neurotypical social behaviors. Together, we’ll examine how communication styles, body language, and context shape interactions and how to respond in ways that foster meaningful relationships.
This course is ideal for anyone looking to grow their social circle, build stronger workplace or school relationships, or simply gain confidence navigating social situations with diverse groups of people.
Participants will:
· Identify personal values and preferences when forming friendships or social connections.
· Recognize and interpret common neurotypical social behaviors and communication patterns.
· Apply perspective-taking strategies to better understand others’ thoughts, feelings, and intentions.
· Identify community and workplace opportunities that align with personal interests and goals.
· Demonstrate effective strategies for initiating and maintaining positive social interactions.
🕒 SESSION DETAILS
In Person Session:
Date: Tuesday February 24th, March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st
Time: 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Location: MCC Sarpy LaVista Campus, Room 205
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Social: Understanding Others, please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Academy: Finance - Budgeting Basics 101
Title: Finance: Budgeting Basics
Skill Domain: Finance
Cost: $220
Budgeting Basics is designed to help neurodivergent adults build confidence and independence by learning how to manage money through simple, hands-on budgeting strategies.
By focusing on topics like budgeting principles, expense tracking, saving for goals, and preparing for unexpected costs, this course helps participants develop real-world financial skills that reduce stress and promote long-term financial stability. Through guided instruction, practical examples, and individual support, learners gain the tools to create and maintain a budget that fits their personal goals and lifestyles.
Participants will:
• Learn how to create and manage a personal budget using the envelope system
• Understand the difference between fixed, variable, and irregular expenses
• Develop strategies for tracking and adjusting spending each month
• Practice saving for both short-term and long-term goals using clear, realistic methods
• Plan for emergencies and learn how to adapt their budgets when life changes
• Build consistency and accountability through guided reflection and ongoing support
By the end of the course, participants will feel more prepared to manage their money with clarity, flexibility, and confidence. They will leave with personalized budgeting tools, a practical savings plan, and a deeper understanding of how to stay financially organized and proactive. The final four weeks of the course focus on maintaining progress through structured check-ins, peer discussions, and individualized coaching to reinforce strong financial habits and long-term success.
🕒 SESSION DETAILS
In Person Session:
Date: Wednesday January 7th, 14th, 21, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center
9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128
Room Number TBD
Virtual Session:
Date: Wednesday January 7th, 14th, 21, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th
Time: TBD
Location: Virtual
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Finance: Budgeting Basics, please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Academy: Social - Understanding Others
Title: Social: Understanding Others
Skill Domain: Social
Cost: $220
Description:
In this six-week course, participants will explore what it means to truly understand the people around them. Through guided discussion, reflection, and practice, students will learn how to identify what they value in friends, peers, and coworkers; recognize opportunities for connection that align with their personal interests; and develop a deeper understanding of common neurotypical social behaviors. Together, we’ll examine how communication styles, body language, and context shape interactions and how to respond in ways that foster meaningful relationships.
This course is ideal for anyone looking to grow their social circle, build stronger workplace or school relationships, or simply gain confidence navigating social situations with diverse groups of people.
Participants will:
· Identify personal values and preferences when forming friendships or social connections.
· Recognize and interpret common neurotypical social behaviors and communication patterns.
· Apply perspective-taking strategies to better understand others’ thoughts, feelings, and intentions.
· Identify community and workplace opportunities that align with personal interests and goals.
· Demonstrate effective strategies for initiating and maintaining positive social interactions.
🕒 SESSION DETAILS
In Person Session:
Date: Tuesday February 24th, March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st
Time: 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Location: MCC Sarpy LaVista Campus, Room 205
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Social: Understanding Others, please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Academy: Social - Understanding Others
Title: Social: Understanding Others
Skill Domain: Social
Cost: $220
Description:
In this six-week course, participants will explore what it means to truly understand the people around them. Through guided discussion, reflection, and practice, students will learn how to identify what they value in friends, peers, and coworkers; recognize opportunities for connection that align with their personal interests; and develop a deeper understanding of common neurotypical social behaviors. Together, we’ll examine how communication styles, body language, and context shape interactions and how to respond in ways that foster meaningful relationships.
This course is ideal for anyone looking to grow their social circle, build stronger workplace or school relationships, or simply gain confidence navigating social situations with diverse groups of people.
Participants will:
· Identify personal values and preferences when forming friendships or social connections.
· Recognize and interpret common neurotypical social behaviors and communication patterns.
· Apply perspective-taking strategies to better understand others’ thoughts, feelings, and intentions.
· Identify community and workplace opportunities that align with personal interests and goals.
· Demonstrate effective strategies for initiating and maintaining positive social interactions.
🕒 SESSION DETAILS
In Person Session:
Date: Tuesday February 24th, March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st
Time: 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Location: MCC Sarpy LaVista Campus, Room 205
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Social: Understanding Others, please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Academy: Social - Understanding Others
Title: Social: Understanding Others
Skill Domain: Social
Cost: $220
Description:
In this six-week course, participants will explore what it means to truly understand the people around them. Through guided discussion, reflection, and practice, students will learn how to identify what they value in friends, peers, and coworkers; recognize opportunities for connection that align with their personal interests; and develop a deeper understanding of common neurotypical social behaviors. Together, we’ll examine how communication styles, body language, and context shape interactions and how to respond in ways that foster meaningful relationships.
This course is ideal for anyone looking to grow their social circle, build stronger workplace or school relationships, or simply gain confidence navigating social situations with diverse groups of people.
Participants will:
· Identify personal values and preferences when forming friendships or social connections.
· Recognize and interpret common neurotypical social behaviors and communication patterns.
· Apply perspective-taking strategies to better understand others’ thoughts, feelings, and intentions.
· Identify community and workplace opportunities that align with personal interests and goals.
· Demonstrate effective strategies for initiating and maintaining positive social interactions.
🕒 SESSION DETAILS
In Person Session:
Date: Tuesday February 24th, March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st
Time: 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Location: MCC Sarpy LaVista Campus, Room 205
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Social: Understanding Others, please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Academy: Social - Understanding Others
Title: Social: Understanding Others
Skill Domain: Social
Cost: $220
Description:
In this six-week course, participants will explore what it means to truly understand the people around them. Through guided discussion, reflection, and practice, students will learn how to identify what they value in friends, peers, and coworkers; recognize opportunities for connection that align with their personal interests; and develop a deeper understanding of common neurotypical social behaviors. Together, we’ll examine how communication styles, body language, and context shape interactions and how to respond in ways that foster meaningful relationships.
This course is ideal for anyone looking to grow their social circle, build stronger workplace or school relationships, or simply gain confidence navigating social situations with diverse groups of people.
Participants will:
· Identify personal values and preferences when forming friendships or social connections.
· Recognize and interpret common neurotypical social behaviors and communication patterns.
· Apply perspective-taking strategies to better understand others’ thoughts, feelings, and intentions.
· Identify community and workplace opportunities that align with personal interests and goals.
· Demonstrate effective strategies for initiating and maintaining positive social interactions.
🕒 SESSION DETAILS
In Person Session:
Date: Tuesday February 24th, March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st
Time: 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Location: MCC Sarpy LaVista Campus, Room 205
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Social: Understanding Others, please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Academy: Social - Understanding Others
Title: Social: Understanding Others
Skill Domain: Social
Cost: $220
Description:
In this six-week course, participants will explore what it means to truly understand the people around them. Through guided discussion, reflection, and practice, students will learn how to identify what they value in friends, peers, and coworkers; recognize opportunities for connection that align with their personal interests; and develop a deeper understanding of common neurotypical social behaviors. Together, we’ll examine how communication styles, body language, and context shape interactions and how to respond in ways that foster meaningful relationships.
This course is ideal for anyone looking to grow their social circle, build stronger workplace or school relationships, or simply gain confidence navigating social situations with diverse groups of people.
Participants will:
· Identify personal values and preferences when forming friendships or social connections.
· Recognize and interpret common neurotypical social behaviors and communication patterns.
· Apply perspective-taking strategies to better understand others’ thoughts, feelings, and intentions.
· Identify community and workplace opportunities that align with personal interests and goals.
· Demonstrate effective strategies for initiating and maintaining positive social interactions.
🕒 SESSION DETAILS
In Person Session:
Date: Tuesday February 24th, March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st
Time: 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Location: MCC Sarpy LaVista Campus, Room 205
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Social: Understanding Others, please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Academy: Social - Understanding Me
Title: Social: Understanding Me
Skill Domain: Social
Cost: $220
Description:
Before we can build strong relationships or confidently advocate for ourselves, we must first understand who we are. Social: Understanding Me guides participants through the process of discovering and defining their sense of self. Through reflective activities, group discussions, and creative exercises based on our Mapping the Parts of Me series, participants will explore their values, interests, strengths, and goals.
Participants will:
Be able to identify and describe key aspects of their identity.
Demonstrate an understanding of how autism (or neurodivergence) influences their communication, sensory experiences, and relationships.
Recognize their personal needs, boundaries, and energy levels, and practice communicating with them clearly using structured self-advocacy statements.
Identify different types of relationships and describe how roles, responsibilities, and communication styles vary within each.
🕒 SESSION DETAILS
Afternoon Session:
Date: Tuesday January 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th, February 3rd and 10th
Time: 2 – 4PM
Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center 9110 Giles Road, La Vista, NE 68128 (ROOM 205)
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Social: Understanding Me, please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Academy: Work - Job Search Essentials
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Title: Work: Job Search Essentials
Skill Domain: Work
Cost: Currently $149
Prosper Academy: Job Search Essentials is designed to help neurodivergent adults build the foundational skills and confidence needed to find, apply for, and secure meaningful employment. By focusing on topics like resume writing, cover letter creation, job searching, and interview preparation, this course helps participants develop real-world job readiness skills that promote independence and self-advocacy in the workplace.
Participants will:
• Create and update a professional resume that highlights their strengths and experience
• Write personalized cover letters tailored to specific employers
• Learn effective strategies for searching and applying for jobs online
• Understand interview expectations and practice professional communication
• Develop confidence in following up with employers and accepting job offers
By the end of the course, participants will feel more prepared to approach the job search process with clarity, confidence, and the practical tools needed to take the next step in their careers. They will leave with polished application materials, a stronger understanding of interview expectations, and the skills to prepare and respond effectively to common questions. This course empowers participants to navigate the hiring process with greater self-assurance and direction.
🕒 SESSION DETAiLS
Afternoon Session:
Date: MONDAY January 5th, 12th, and 26th (Each class will be 2.5 hours to cover material due to holiday)
Time: 1-3:30 PM
Location: Autism Action Partnership 10909 Mill Valley Road #205 Omaha, NE 68154
Free For PWS Participants* Please contact your workforce consultant if you are interested in attending.
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Work: Job Search Essentials please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Community: Creative Connections 18+
Join us for our monthly craft group! Each session is two-parts, the first half is a guided lesson on that month's craft and the second half is free work time/hang out time.
This months craft: Chenille Stem Creations!
If you are interested in teaching a demo, please reach out to aanderson@autismaction.org
WHERE:
Autism Action Partnership Office
10909 Mill Valley Rd #205, Omaha, NE 68154
WHEN:
Thursday, January 8th, 6:00-8:00pm
Prosper Academy: Living - Organizing Your Life
Title: Living: Organizing Your Life
Skill Domain: Living
Cost: $220
Description:
This 6-week course helps participants understand why home systems matter by exploring executive functioning — the brain’s management system for planning, organization, and follow-through. From there, participants build personalized, sustainable systems for maintaining a functional, comfortable, and low-stress home environment.
Participants will:
· Understand how executive functioning impacts daily home management.
· Identify personal strengths and barriers related to organization, planning, and follow-through.
· Develop practical, individualized systems for cleaning, meals, and routines.
· Learn tools for reducing overwhelm and building consistency.
· Create a long-term plan to maintain and adapt their systems as their lives change.
🕒 SESSION DETAILS
Afternoon Session:
Date: Thursday January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th.
Time: 2 – 4PM
Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center 9110 Giles Road, La Vista, NE 68128 Room 205
Evening Session:
Date: Thursday January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th.
Time: 6 – 8PM
Location: ZOOM
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Living: Organizing Your Life, please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Academy: Finance - Budgeting Basics 101
Title: Finance: Budgeting Basics
Skill Domain: Finance
Cost: $220
Budgeting Basics is designed to help neurodivergent adults build confidence and independence by learning how to manage money through simple, hands-on budgeting strategies.
By focusing on topics like budgeting principles, expense tracking, saving for goals, and preparing for unexpected costs, this course helps participants develop real-world financial skills that reduce stress and promote long-term financial stability. Through guided instruction, practical examples, and individual support, learners gain the tools to create and maintain a budget that fits their personal goals and lifestyles.
Participants will:
• Learn how to create and manage a personal budget using the envelope system
• Understand the difference between fixed, variable, and irregular expenses
• Develop strategies for tracking and adjusting spending each month
• Practice saving for both short-term and long-term goals using clear, realistic methods
• Plan for emergencies and learn how to adapt their budgets when life changes
• Build consistency and accountability through guided reflection and ongoing support
By the end of the course, participants will feel more prepared to manage their money with clarity, flexibility, and confidence. They will leave with personalized budgeting tools, a practical savings plan, and a deeper understanding of how to stay financially organized and proactive. The final four weeks of the course focus on maintaining progress through structured check-ins, peer discussions, and individualized coaching to reinforce strong financial habits and long-term success.
🕒 SESSION DETAILS
In Person Session:
Date: Wednesday January 7th, 14th, 21, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center
9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128
Room Number TBD
Virtual Session:
Date: Wednesday January 7th, 14th, 21, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th
Time: TBD
Location: Virtual
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Finance: Budgeting Basics, please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Academy: Social - Understanding Me
Title: Social: Understanding Me
Skill Domain: Social
Cost: $220
Description:
Before we can build strong relationships or confidently advocate for ourselves, we must first understand who we are. Social: Understanding Me guides participants through the process of discovering and defining their sense of self. Through reflective activities, group discussions, and creative exercises based on our Mapping the Parts of Me series, participants will explore their values, interests, strengths, and goals.
Participants will:
Be able to identify and describe key aspects of their identity.
Demonstrate an understanding of how autism (or neurodivergence) influences their communication, sensory experiences, and relationships.
Recognize their personal needs, boundaries, and energy levels, and practice communicating with them clearly using structured self-advocacy statements.
Identify different types of relationships and describe how roles, responsibilities, and communication styles vary within each.
🕒 SESSION DETAILS
Afternoon Session:
Date: Tuesday January 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th, February 3rd and 10th
Time: 2 – 4PM
Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center 9110 Giles Road, La Vista, NE 68128 (ROOM 205)
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Social: Understanding Me, please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Academy: Work - Job Search Essentials
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Title: Work: Job Search Essentials
Skill Domain: Work
Cost: Currently $149
Prosper Academy: Job Search Essentials is designed to help neurodivergent adults build the foundational skills and confidence needed to find, apply for, and secure meaningful employment. By focusing on topics like resume writing, cover letter creation, job searching, and interview preparation, this course helps participants develop real-world job readiness skills that promote independence and self-advocacy in the workplace.
Participants will:
• Create and update a professional resume that highlights their strengths and experience
• Write personalized cover letters tailored to specific employers
• Learn effective strategies for searching and applying for jobs online
• Understand interview expectations and practice professional communication
• Develop confidence in following up with employers and accepting job offers
By the end of the course, participants will feel more prepared to approach the job search process with clarity, confidence, and the practical tools needed to take the next step in their careers. They will leave with polished application materials, a stronger understanding of interview expectations, and the skills to prepare and respond effectively to common questions. This course empowers participants to navigate the hiring process with greater self-assurance and direction.
🕒 SESSION DETAiLS
Afternoon Session:
Date: MONDAY January 5th, 12th, and 26th (Each class will be 2.5 hours to cover material due to holiday)
Time: 1-3:30 PM
Location: Autism Action Partnership 10909 Mill Valley Road #205 Omaha, NE 68154
Free For PWS Participants* Please contact your workforce consultant if you are interested in attending.
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Work: Job Search Essentials please contact prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Community: Bowling 18+
Strike up smiles for the monthly bowling event for young adults and adults on the autism spectrum, with supportive AAP staff, fostering inclusivity, social interaction, and fun!
WHERE:
West Lanes Bowling Center
151 N 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68114
WHEN:
Saturday, January 3rd, 12:00-2:00pm
Prosper Academy: Mapping Your Career Path
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Work 2: Mapping Your Career Path is a four-session course designed to support neurodivergent adults in gaining clarity, direction, and confidence in their career journeys. Through inclusive instruction and practical tools, this course helps participants identify potential career paths, build essential professional skills, and take actionable steps toward employment success. Whether exploring new opportunities or refining existing goals, learners will be guided through a structured process of self-discovery, planning, and real-world preparation.
Participants will:
Define what a career path is and explore different types of movement within industries, including upward and lateral opportunities.
Identify their job task preferences and begin aligning those interests with long-term career goals using self-reflective exercises and guided worksheets.
Learn how to build and expand their professional networks by understanding degrees of connection and practicing networking strategies.
Explore the value of mentorship, identify a potential mentor, and practice outreach and communication to build supportive career relationships.
Create a personal career flowchart and write a short-term employment goal that reflects their interests, strengths, and aspirations.
By the end of the course, participants will have developed a personalized career plan, engaged with professional contact, and completed a short-term goal to support their next steps. This course provides a supportive, low-pressure environment that encourages self-advocacy, personal growth, and long-term planning tailored to the unique strengths and needs of adults with autism.
COST: $149
Afternoon Session:
Date: Thursdays 12/4/2025, 12/11/2025, 12/18/2025, Tuesday 12/30/2025
Time: 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center
9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128
Room Number TBD
Evening Session:
Date: Thursdays 12/4/2025, 12/11/2025, 12/18/2025, Tuesday 12/30/2025
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Location: Virtual
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Work 2: Mapping Your Career Path, please reach out to prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Community: 21+ End of the Year Party
🎉 Annual End-of-Year Party! 🕹️🍔🍹
Join us for a fun evening to celebrate the year with friends and games!
📅 Date: Monday, December 29th
🕕 Time: 6–9 PM
📍 Location: Beercade, 6104 Maple Street, Omaha
💵 Admission: $5
What’s waiting for you:
🎮 All games free to play
🍕 Food and non-alcoholic drinks provided
✨ Good vibes, great company, and plenty of fun!
This is a 21+ event
Prosper Academy: Community and Confidence
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Living 2: Community and Confidence is designed to build on the skills learned in Home and Health by helping neurodivergent adults navigate the broader world with greater safety, awareness, and independence. This course focuses on building confidence in community settings through practical strategies for managing social boundaries, public safety, digital privacy, and transportation.
Participants will:
Learn to recognize the difference between friends, acquaintances, and strangers, and use appropriate safety strategies in a variety of social situations.
Identify and respond to unsafe or inappropriate behavior in both public and online spaces, including harassment and scams.
Understand how to interact appropriately with public systems, including law enforcement, and how to advocate for themselves when needed.
Practice phone and internet safety, including protecting personal information, using social media safely, and avoiding fraud.
By the end of the course, participants will feel more prepared to move through the world independently, make safer choices in unfamiliar environments, and communicate clearly in social and community settings. Living 2: Community and Confidence supports participants in expanding their independence while reducing vulnerability—essential steps in living a full and connected life.
COST: $149
Afternoon Session:
Date: 12/2/2025, 12/9/2025, 12/16/2025, 12/23/2025
Time: 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center
9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128
Room Number TBD
Evening Session:
Date: 12/2/2025, 12/9/2025, 12/16/2025, 12/23/2025
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Location: Virtual
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Living 2: Community and Confidence, please reach out to prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Community: 18+ Virtual Game Night
Join us for a fun evening of JackBox games for digital game night!
The Discord link that we will be using will be sent closer to the day of the event.
WHERE:
Online on our Discord Channel!
WHEN:
Monday, December 22nd, 6:00-8:00pm
This is an 18+ event
Prosper Academy: Mapping Your Career Path
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Work 2: Mapping Your Career Path is a four-session course designed to support neurodivergent adults in gaining clarity, direction, and confidence in their career journeys. Through inclusive instruction and practical tools, this course helps participants identify potential career paths, build essential professional skills, and take actionable steps toward employment success. Whether exploring new opportunities or refining existing goals, learners will be guided through a structured process of self-discovery, planning, and real-world preparation.
Participants will:
Define what a career path is and explore different types of movement within industries, including upward and lateral opportunities.
Identify their job task preferences and begin aligning those interests with long-term career goals using self-reflective exercises and guided worksheets.
Learn how to build and expand their professional networks by understanding degrees of connection and practicing networking strategies.
Explore the value of mentorship, identify a potential mentor, and practice outreach and communication to build supportive career relationships.
Create a personal career flowchart and write a short-term employment goal that reflects their interests, strengths, and aspirations.
By the end of the course, participants will have developed a personalized career plan, engaged with professional contact, and completed a short-term goal to support their next steps. This course provides a supportive, low-pressure environment that encourages self-advocacy, personal growth, and long-term planning tailored to the unique strengths and needs of adults with autism.
COST: $149
Afternoon Session:
Date: Thursdays 12/4/2025, 12/11/2025, 12/18/2025, Tuesday 12/30/2025
Time: 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center
9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128
Room Number TBD
Evening Session:
Date: Thursdays 12/4/2025, 12/11/2025, 12/18/2025, Tuesday 12/30/2025
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Location: Virtual
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Work 2: Mapping Your Career Path, please reach out to prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Community: 18+ Game Night
Spielbound is a local game café located in the heart of Midtown. Tons of snacks and an extensive board game library make for a great evening of fun and friends. This is one of our best attended events and great for Prosper Community first timers!
WHERE:
Spielbound Board Game Café
3229 Harney St, Omaha, NE 68131
WHEN:
Wednesday, December 17th, 5:30-7:30pm
This is an 18+ event
Prosper Academy: Community and Confidence
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Living 2: Community and Confidence is designed to build on the skills learned in Home and Health by helping neurodivergent adults navigate the broader world with greater safety, awareness, and independence. This course focuses on building confidence in community settings through practical strategies for managing social boundaries, public safety, digital privacy, and transportation.
Participants will:
Learn to recognize the difference between friends, acquaintances, and strangers, and use appropriate safety strategies in a variety of social situations.
Identify and respond to unsafe or inappropriate behavior in both public and online spaces, including harassment and scams.
Understand how to interact appropriately with public systems, including law enforcement, and how to advocate for themselves when needed.
Practice phone and internet safety, including protecting personal information, using social media safely, and avoiding fraud.
By the end of the course, participants will feel more prepared to move through the world independently, make safer choices in unfamiliar environments, and communicate clearly in social and community settings. Living 2: Community and Confidence supports participants in expanding their independence while reducing vulnerability—essential steps in living a full and connected life.
COST: $149
Afternoon Session:
Date: 12/2/2025, 12/9/2025, 12/16/2025, 12/23/2025
Time: 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center
9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128
Room Number TBD
Evening Session:
Date: 12/2/2025, 12/9/2025, 12/16/2025, 12/23/2025
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Location: Virtual
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Living 2: Community and Confidence, please reach out to prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Making Memories: Sensory Santa
It's a magical time of year - and we want to invite you to join Autism Action Partnership at the Omaha Children's Museum for Sensory Santa! Our sensory-friendly Santa has worked with AAP for many years and we're excited to share this experience with you and your family! Exhibits at OCM will be free and open to the autism community during this event.
Questions? Contact info@AutismAction.org.
Prosper Community: 18+ Ollie the Trolley Lights Tour
Join us on Friday, December 13th from 4–7 PM for a festive evening designed especially for autistic adults!
🍪 4–5 PM: Cookie Exchange
Bring a few of your favorite cookies to share and enjoy a cozy hour of sweet treats, conversation, and connection.
🚐 5–7 PM: Holiday Light Tour
Then sit back, relax, and enjoy a sensory-friendly ride through some of the most beautiful holiday light displays in town — no crowds, no stress, just sparkling lights and good company.
✨ Sensory-friendly and social
✨ Warm drinks and treats provided
✨ A fun, relaxed way to celebrate the season!
Come for the cookies, stay for the glow, and make memories that shine bright! 🌟
This is an 18+ event
Sensory Friendly Bell Ringing
Join AAP and the Salvation Army for our annual partnership: Sensory-Friendly Bell Ringing!
What does sensory-friendly bell ringing entail? In lieu of bells, volunteers will shake glow sticks to make the experience sensory-friendlier! Bring your family and take part in a holiday tradition.
Please review the times below and click on the button to sign up. There are slots for up to 5 Glow Stick Ringers at a time per door.
If you have any questions please email us at info@autismaction.org
Thank you!
Prosper Academy: Mapping Your Career Path
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Work 2: Mapping Your Career Path is a four-session course designed to support neurodivergent adults in gaining clarity, direction, and confidence in their career journeys. Through inclusive instruction and practical tools, this course helps participants identify potential career paths, build essential professional skills, and take actionable steps toward employment success. Whether exploring new opportunities or refining existing goals, learners will be guided through a structured process of self-discovery, planning, and real-world preparation.
Participants will:
Define what a career path is and explore different types of movement within industries, including upward and lateral opportunities.
Identify their job task preferences and begin aligning those interests with long-term career goals using self-reflective exercises and guided worksheets.
Learn how to build and expand their professional networks by understanding degrees of connection and practicing networking strategies.
Explore the value of mentorship, identify a potential mentor, and practice outreach and communication to build supportive career relationships.
Create a personal career flowchart and write a short-term employment goal that reflects their interests, strengths, and aspirations.
By the end of the course, participants will have developed a personalized career plan, engaged with professional contact, and completed a short-term goal to support their next steps. This course provides a supportive, low-pressure environment that encourages self-advocacy, personal growth, and long-term planning tailored to the unique strengths and needs of adults with autism.
COST: $149
Afternoon Session:
Date: Thursdays 12/4/2025, 12/11/2025, 12/18/2025, Tuesday 12/30/2025
Time: 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center
9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128
Room Number TBD
Evening Session:
Date: Thursdays 12/4/2025, 12/11/2025, 12/18/2025, Tuesday 12/30/2025
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Location: Virtual
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Work 2: Mapping Your Career Path, please reach out to prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Academy: Community and Confidence
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Living 2: Community and Confidence is designed to build on the skills learned in Home and Health by helping neurodivergent adults navigate the broader world with greater safety, awareness, and independence. This course focuses on building confidence in community settings through practical strategies for managing social boundaries, public safety, digital privacy, and transportation.
Participants will:
Learn to recognize the difference between friends, acquaintances, and strangers, and use appropriate safety strategies in a variety of social situations.
Identify and respond to unsafe or inappropriate behavior in both public and online spaces, including harassment and scams.
Understand how to interact appropriately with public systems, including law enforcement, and how to advocate for themselves when needed.
Practice phone and internet safety, including protecting personal information, using social media safely, and avoiding fraud.
By the end of the course, participants will feel more prepared to move through the world independently, make safer choices in unfamiliar environments, and communicate clearly in social and community settings. Living 2: Community and Confidence supports participants in expanding their independence while reducing vulnerability—essential steps in living a full and connected life.
COST: $149
Afternoon Session:
Date: 12/2/2025, 12/9/2025, 12/16/2025, 12/23/2025
Time: 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center
9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128
Room Number TBD
Evening Session:
Date: 12/2/2025, 12/9/2025, 12/16/2025, 12/23/2025
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Location: Virtual
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Living 2: Community and Confidence, please reach out to prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Community: 18+ Bowling
Strike up smiles for the monthly bowling event for young adults and adults on the autism spectrum, with supportive AAP staff, fostering inclusivity, social interaction, and fun!
WHERE:
West Lanes Bowling Center
151 N 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68114
WHEN:
Saturday, December 6th, 12:00-2:00pm
This is an 18+ event
Making Memories: PJ Brunch
Get into the holiday spirit with our 3rd Annual Pajama Brunch with Sensory Santa and the Omaha Symphony Sing-A-Long!
Join us on December 6th to meet our sensory-friendly Santa, enjoy delicious treats from Conscious Comforts, and sing holiday songs from the Omaha Symphony.
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@AutismAction.org.
Event is sold out, sign up for waitlist only.
A Christmas Carol: A Relaxed Performance with Omaha Community Playhouse
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Omaha’s favorite holiday tradition that’s been treasured by generations.
Ebenezer Scrooge takes us on a life-changing journey to discover the true meaning of Christmas in a glorious production filled with music, elaborate costumes, and warmth that families and friends return to again and again.
AAP invites you and your family to a relaxed performance of A Christmas Carol at Omaha Community Playhouse!
A Relaxed Performance is an inclusive theatrical experience designed to be welcoming to individuals with neurodiverse needs and those attending with them. Along with offering a few technical modifications and support materials, this supportive environment provides an opportunity to participate in live theatre in a comfortable setting. As the name suggests, these performances are less formal and more supportive of sensory, communication, movement, and learning needs. At no time will anyone be asked to leave the performance due to sound, movement, or behaviors related to differing cognitive/developmental abilities. This is a judgment-free environment.
*At all performances, Omaha Community Playhouse has sensory kits available for check out and a sensory break space available to patrons.
IMPORTANT
This performance is for ages 3+. Please do not purchase tickets for anyone under 3 years old.
If you need accommodations regarding seating, please contact us at info@AutismAction.org.
Date/Time
Friday, December 5th, 2025
7:30pm-9:30pm
Location
Omaha Community Playhouse
6915 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68132
Registration closes 11/20/2025.
Prosper Academy: Mapping Your Career Path
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Work 2: Mapping Your Career Path is a four-session course designed to support neurodivergent adults in gaining clarity, direction, and confidence in their career journeys. Through inclusive instruction and practical tools, this course helps participants identify potential career paths, build essential professional skills, and take actionable steps toward employment success. Whether exploring new opportunities or refining existing goals, learners will be guided through a structured process of self-discovery, planning, and real-world preparation.
Participants will:
Define what a career path is and explore different types of movement within industries, including upward and lateral opportunities.
Identify their job task preferences and begin aligning those interests with long-term career goals using self-reflective exercises and guided worksheets.
Learn how to build and expand their professional networks by understanding degrees of connection and practicing networking strategies.
Explore the value of mentorship, identify a potential mentor, and practice outreach and communication to build supportive career relationships.
Create a personal career flowchart and write a short-term employment goal that reflects their interests, strengths, and aspirations.
By the end of the course, participants will have developed a personalized career plan, engaged with professional contact, and completed a short-term goal to support their next steps. This course provides a supportive, low-pressure environment that encourages self-advocacy, personal growth, and long-term planning tailored to the unique strengths and needs of adults with autism.
COST: $149
Afternoon Session:
Date: Thursdays 12/4/2025, 12/11/2025, 12/18/2025, Tuesday 12/30/2025
Time: 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center
9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128
Room Number TBD
Evening Session:
Date: Thursdays 12/4/2025, 12/11/2025, 12/18/2025, Tuesday 12/30/2025
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Location: Virtual
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Work 2: Mapping Your Career Path, please reach out to prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Autism Ally Masterclass
Are you ready to advance inclusion in our community?
Join us for a transformative experience at the Autism Ally Masterclass on December 2nd, 2025 from 4:30-5:30 PM, brought to you by Autism Action Partnership (AAP).
Discover the keys to fostering a more inclusive and supportive community alongside individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), their families, and fellow Autism Allies. This engaging masterclass will provide you with firsthand insights into the world of neurodiversity, empowering you to become an Autism Ally.
What to expect:
Gain Understanding: Gain valuable knowledge about ASD, including its challenges and strengths.
Personal Testimonials: Hear impactful stories from a panel representing the autism community, offering a firsthand perspective on the importance of support and inclusion.
Be an Autism Ally: Leave the masterclass equipped with the tools and understanding to be a genuine ally for the autism community.
Why attend?
Make a Difference: Your presence and support contribute to building a more inclusive society for individuals with autism.
Connect and Learn: Network with like-minded individuals, experts, and advocates who share a passion for making a positive impact.
Knowledge is Power: When we know better, we do better. Arm yourself with the knowledge needed to create a world where everyone can thrive.
By attending the Autism Ally Masterclass, you are taking a meaningful step towards creating a more compassionate and understanding community for all.
Join us on December 2nd, 2025, as we unite to become Autism Allies. Together, we can make a difference!
Register now and be a part of this impactful event! Those who attend will receive an AAP Autism Ally t-shirt!
If you have any questions please email info@autismaction.org
Prosper Academy: Community and Confidence
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Living 2: Community and Confidence is designed to build on the skills learned in Home and Health by helping neurodivergent adults navigate the broader world with greater safety, awareness, and independence. This course focuses on building confidence in community settings through practical strategies for managing social boundaries, public safety, digital privacy, and transportation.
Participants will:
Learn to recognize the difference between friends, acquaintances, and strangers, and use appropriate safety strategies in a variety of social situations.
Identify and respond to unsafe or inappropriate behavior in both public and online spaces, including harassment and scams.
Understand how to interact appropriately with public systems, including law enforcement, and how to advocate for themselves when needed.
Practice phone and internet safety, including protecting personal information, using social media safely, and avoiding fraud.
By the end of the course, participants will feel more prepared to move through the world independently, make safer choices in unfamiliar environments, and communicate clearly in social and community settings. Living 2: Community and Confidence supports participants in expanding their independence while reducing vulnerability—essential steps in living a full and connected life.
COST: $149
Afternoon Session:
Date: 12/2/2025, 12/9/2025, 12/16/2025, 12/23/2025
Time: 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center
9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128
Room Number TBD
Evening Session:
Date: 12/2/2025, 12/9/2025, 12/16/2025, 12/23/2025
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Location: Virtual
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Living 2: Community and Confidence, please reach out to prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Academy: Social 2 - Advocacy and Identity in Action
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Social 2: Advocacy and Identity in Action is designed for autistic adults who are ready to build confidence, strengthen their voice, and take meaningful steps toward self-advocacy and civic engagement. Through guided instruction, hands-on activities, and peer collaboration, participants will deepen their understanding of personal identity, legal rights, and the power of advocacy in real-world settings.
Over four weekly sessions, participants will:
Define and demonstrate advocacy and self-advocacy skills in everyday situations
Identify their personal strengths, needs, and preferences to support decision-making
Create self-advocacy scripts for use in school, work, and social environments
Learn about civic rights and responsibilities, including how to register and vote
Understand laws that affect their lives and explore ways to make their voices heard
Practice speaking confidently with peers, employers, and elected officials
This course empowers learners to move from self-awareness to action—equipping them with the tools, language, and strategies to advocate for themselves and others. Whether preparing for a job, engaging in their community, or standing up for what matters most, participants will leave this course with real skills for real-world advocacy.
COST: $149
Afternoon Session:
Date: 11/4/2025, 11/11/2025, 11/18/2025, 11/25/2025
Time: 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center
9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128
Room Number TBD
Evening Session:
Date: 11/4/2025, 11/11/2025, 11/18/2025, 11/25/2025
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Location: Virtual
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Social 2: Advocacy and Identity in Action, please reach out to prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Prosper Community: 18+ Virtual Game Night
Join us for a fun evening of JackBox games for digital game night!
The Discord link that we will be using will be sent closer to the day of the event.
WHERE:
Online on our Discord Channel!
WHEN:
Monday, November 24th, 6:00-8:00pm
This is an 18+ event
Making Memories: The Nutcracker
AAP is thrilled to be working with American Midwest Ballet again this year to bring you this family holiday tradition...the Sensory-Friendly Nutcracker!
Visual splendor, a charming story, and brilliant classical dancing – it’s no wonder The Nutcracker is the world’s favorite holiday ballet! Always thoroughly entertaining, this dazzling spectacle highlights the versatility of AMB’s cast of professional artists, backed by a polished ensemble of student dancers from across the metro area. The Nutcracker features lavish sets and more than 250 beautiful costumes.
Sensory-Friendly Nutcracker Performance
Sunday, November 23rd, 2025 | 2:00pm
HOFF FAMILY ARTS & CULTURE CENTER
1001 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501
A big shoutout to our friends at American Midwest Ballet School for their continued partnership!
Questions? Contacts us at info@AutismAction.org
Prosper Academy: Finance 2 - Future Funds
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Finance 2: Future Funds is an 8-hour intermediate course designed to build on the foundational concepts introduced in Why Money Matters by guiding participants toward greater financial independence and confidence. This course shifts from basic financial understanding to practical application—equipping learners to manage, protect, and plan for their financial future.
Participants will:
Explore how credit works, learn about different types of consumer credit, understand credit scores and reports, and develop strategies for building and maintaining good credit.
Understand debt, including good vs. bad debt, and explore practical strategies for reducing and managing debt responsibly.
Identify common types of financial fraud (such as identity theft, phishing, and scams) and learn concrete strategies for protecting personal information and responding to fraud.
Review key banking concepts, including reading and reconciling bank statements, using debit cards safely, and understanding electronic payment apps.
Discuss social support programs such as Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), including eligibility, reporting requirements, and record-keeping practices.
Engage in a personalized capstone project that combines goal-setting with financial planning. Participants will create an individualized financial plan outlining goals for 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, and 3 years—connected to their desired living situation, work, and lifestyle.
By the end of the course, participants will feel more confident navigating daily financial tasks, safeguarding their financial information, using credit and debt responsibly, and setting meaningful long-term financial goals. This course is especially valuable for those preparing for greater independence at home and in the workplace.
COST:
$149
Afternoon Session
Date: 10/30/2025, 11/6/2025, 11/13/2025, 11/20/2025
Time: 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center
9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128
Room Number TBD
Evening Session:
Date: 10/30/2025, 11/6/2025, 11/13/2025, 11/20/2025
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Location: Virtual
Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more Finance 2: Future Funds, please reach out to prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.