Click HERE to Download Order Form

The gate price at Idlewild this year is $33.99. Children 2 and under are free. Tickets are valid WEEKDAYS only any time, May 28th June 6th – August 9th and September 3rd.Tickets cannot be upgraded to weekend usage and are VOID after September 3, 2012.

Idlewild Tickets – $18.00 (100 Tickets Available)

The gate price at Sandcastle this year is $31.99. Children 3 and under are free. Tickets are valid any day.

Sandcastle Tickets – $15.00 (250 Tickets Available)

The gate price at Kennywood this year is $37.99. Children 2 and under are free. Tickets are valid for any day in May, June and September. Tickets valid WEEKDAY only for July and August but can upgraded to weekend usage at gate.

Kennywood Tickets – $20.00 (250 Tickets Available)

Sunday, June 3rd

2:00  – 4:00 p.m.

Three Rivers Rowing Association

90 River Front Drive

(For GPS  use 40 River Front Drive)

Millvale, PA 15209

This will be hands on and you will have a chance to visit each station:

Indoor Tanks (rowing & paddling)

Indoor Rowers (rowing & paddling)

Tour of the facility with Q&A time

Dragon Boat Experience on the Water!

Come out and enjoy a day learning about the amazing Adaptive Paddle Program at 3 Rivers Rowing Association. the facility, explore the equipment, try the practice tanks, and sit in a dragon boat in the water.

Event is geared toward people 12 years and older. All functioning levels are welcome along with family members, siblings and   support staff.

Individuals can moveat their own pace. 3 Rivers Rowing has a very knowledgeable staff with many experienced volunteers providing 1:1 assistance during regular     programming if required.

This event is free but you must register!

Click HERE to register!

Click HERE for a brochure and more information on Adaptive Rowing and Paddling.

If you can not make our private open house. Below are some of the dates/events coming up regarding the summer adaptive program.

Tank Rowing Practices
May 22, 24, 29, 31 6:30-8pm at Millvale

Attending one of these sessions is a good introduction to the program if you are interested in getting involved with rowing. This allows you to get to know the volunteers before getting on the water, get familiar with the rowing motion, and help us figure out what adaptations are required for you.

Programs Start Date: June 2, 2012
Rowing Tues/Thurs 6-8pm & Sun 9-11am
Paddling Sat 11am-1pm

Athletes have the option to attend 1-2 of any of the rowing sessions per week and/or paddle on Saturdays. For rowing, we no longer have a dedicated “competitive,” “visual impairment,” or “mobility impairment” practice. Instead, athletes have the option to attend 1-2 of any of the rowing sessions per week. We are trying to spread out athletes with similar disabilities more so that the dedicated equipment for mobility impaired athletes and the guides for VI athletes can work with multiple athletes during the week.

The cost breakdown is below:
*The cost to row or paddle 1x/wk is $80 if not planning to race, or $90 for racing athletes (1 Day/wk)
*The cost to row twice a week OR row once and paddle once a week is $135 (2 Days/wk)
*The cost to row twice a week AND paddle once a week is $180 (3 Days/wk)

Mark your calendars for the End of Year Banquet on September 1, 2012 from 6-8pm at the Washington’s Landing boathouse.

Water Safety Day: June 10, 2012 11:30-1:30pm @ Sarah Heinz House (1 Heinz House Pgh PA 15212)
During this time, athletes will get a chance to demonstrate their comfort level with the water. This is an important safety aspect of the program.

For liability reasons, TRRA has a swim test (swimming 50yds, tread/float in deep end for 5 minutes, secure PFD while in the water) which athletes involved in all TRRA programs are required to submit before going on the water. If athletes pass the TRRA swim requirements, they do not have to wear life jackets while rowing. For adaptive athletes who have the mobility and strength to attempt the swim test, it is recommended as not wearing a life jacket while rowing allows for more range of motion.

All paddlers and rowers not completing the TRRA swim test for any reason must demonstrate the ability to do a wet exit while wearing a life jacket. A wet exit is when the athlete falls out of a boat into water, while wearing a life jacket, and is able to right themselves so their head/mouth is out of the water. This allows the adaptive program to be available for athletes not able to complete the swim requirements while ensuring their safety should their boat capsize.

Athletes only are required to demonstrate these safety skills once.

Races
Both rowing & paddling have one “home” race and one “away” race this year. This is the first year we will be traveling with paddling!

July 4th – Pittsburgh PA (paddling)
August 18th – Bayada Regatta – Philadelphia PA (rowing)
September 15th – Cleveland OH (paddling)
October 6th – Head of the Ohio – Pittsburgh PA (rowing)

Register for 2012
To register for rowing/paddling you can go online using this link or contact me directly by phone or email (joynix@threeriversrowing.org or 412-231-8772).
http://www.threeriversrowing.org/r-adaptiverowing.html

Contact
Joy Nix
Director of Outreach
Three Rivers Rowing Association
300 Waterfront Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-298-2315 (mobile)
412-231-8772 (office)
joynix@threeriversrowing.org
www.threeriversrowing.org
www.thefirstrow.org

Apple Open House

After Hours Get Together

Sunday, May 6th

6 pm til 8 pm

Apple Store

5508 Walnut Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Shadyside location (free parking!)

Join local families and professionals using or curious about using apps for communication and positive behavior supports at an informal and highly interactive get together. you favorite apps and let your kids show off their skills to encourage others to “give it a try.”

Many families say “My kid could never do that.” Then they are pleasantly surprised. see why!

Event is Free! Space is limited please RSVP to reserve your spot!

Click HERE to register!

Click Here for Brochure!

Invites  You!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

You’ll get the chance to try out kayaking on Lake Elizabeth (a manmade pool that’s 2ft deep), climb a 24ft. climbing wall, enjoy crafts or family and sport activities around the park. Other fun activities will take place as well in a tented area near the lake.

These program is being hosted by ABOARD. This event is open to all with autism and their families or care givers and not the general public, though it will take place in a public area.

It will be a great opportunity for those with autism and their families to try out some new and interesting activities in a less structured, go-at-you-own pace environment.

Trip Leaders from venture Outdoors and staff and volunteers from ABOARD will great you near Lake Elizabeth, collect the risk forms, and guide you through the day’s activities.

All equipment will be provided including kayaks, paddles, and lifejackets (please do not bring your own.)

Water and Snacks will also be provided!

Venture Outdoor Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risk 2011.pdf (Fill out and bring.) (PLEASE NOTE GETTING 2012 Form)

Autism Outdoors – Directions/Instructions.pdf (PLEASE NOTE WRONG DATE)

Help Support This Great Family Event!

Click Here for Sponsorship Opportunities for The 2nd Annual Autism Outdoors

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

ABOARD’s Autism Connection of PA has teamed up with two local malls to provide “Autism Family Photo Time with The Easter Bunny” The Mall will be closed to the public so that our children with autism may have the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny in a less stimulating environment.

March 25th 2012

9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Westmoreland Mall

Greensburg, PA 15601

Photos by Cherry Hill

April 1st 2012

9:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Ross Park Mall

Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Photos by Noerr

You must RSVP for this event and select a time slot!

Click HERE to Register

Click HERE to Print Flyer

WHERE:  Stage AE, Pittsburgh

WHEN:  Saturday May 19, 2012

REGISTRATION:  starts at 7:15am

5K WALK START:  9:00am

ONE-MILE FUN WALK START:  9:15am

To register go to www.walkforahealthycommunity.org

The on line registration system offers the option to register as an individual, group/family, or as a “virtual walker!

“Virtual walkers” are those who want to raise funds and be a part of your team but are not able to walk with you on walk day.  Once you are registered, you can then form a team.  The on line resources that the Highmark site provides, make it easy to invite others to join your team, and to ask for support from family and friends.

To get everyone ready to participate in the walk, Highmark and ABOARD’s Autism Connection of PA are offering the following incentives:

From Highmark

All registrants who make a $25 donation, completed (paid for) in the DonorPro system, in the month of February will be eligible for a raffle to win a $50 Visa Gift Card.  Registrants can be individual, group/family, or virtual walkers.  You can also send a check to the ABOARD office and the donation will be entered into the system for you.

From ABOARD’s Autism Connection of PA

Be one of the first 25 people to register for the walk, and you will be entered into a raffle for a $50 Olive Garden gift card.

Please plan to support ABOARD’s Autism Connection of PA at this year’s Walk for a Healthy Community!

Click HERE for the Brochure!

Click HERE to order tickets!

The Masquerade Bowl for Autism is an annual fundraiser at Princess Lanes to benefit ABOARD’s Autism Connection of PA and the Caste Family Fund. Both are local non-profits and working to help families in the Pittsburgh area with autism. The event includes unlimited bowling, drink tickets, light appetizers,  a chance to bid on various prizes and a 50/50 raffle.

Cocktail attire is suggested, but not required!

Masks are also welcome, but feel free to do up the masquerade theme or ignore it completely!

Click HERE to be a sponsor!

Our auction is a fun and important part of each year’s fundraiser.  Your donations are critical to our success.  Dinners, event tickets, jewelry, spa certificates, retail gift cards, or your other creative prize ideas are needed.  Small things may be mailed to our office.  If you decide to put together a larger basket or other collection of gifts, we will arrange to pick them up from you. Our name has changed but our address remains the same!  Please mail or bring items to:  Autism Connection of PA, 35 Wilson Street, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15223.

Click Here for the Auction Donation Package!

Thank you in advance for your tax-deductible generosity!

Sponsored by the 2^nd Annual Moxham Street Hockey Turkey Cup Reunion Game!

Shawn McGill, MSW

March 31. 2012

1:00 -4:00 pm

University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

The Living/Learning Center

450 Schoolhouse Rd. Johnstown, PA 15904

Program Description

Parent and clinical consultant in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1998, Shawn McGill will present a lecture that addresses how we can best support persons on the spectrum to understand and safely express their sexuality.  This comprehensive and unique training increases one’s knowledge and awareness on how to best prepare your child for puberty, and how to best support them in navigating the many aspects of sexuality.  You will learn educational and supportive methods to explain sexual feelings and body changes and to teach about legal and safe sexual expression.

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Describe brief overview on sexuality and sexual development
• Gain proactive measures with to teach about puberty, dating and sexuality
• Understand challenging behaviors that may be associated with sexual expression, sexual frustration or lack of understanding.

Click HERE to REGISTER

Presented by Candace Robick

April 14, 2012

9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

ABOARD’s Autism Connection of PA

35 Wilson St. #100

Pgh, PA 15223

412.781.4116

Participants will become familiar with the five essential components of reading to include:  phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.  A thorough description of each essential reading component will be reviewed and individual reading strategies will be presented and integrated to encourage and promote the most fluent reading practice in students.

Click HERE for the brochure!

Click HERE to Register!

Click HERE to view the conference brochure!

(Please note special Parent Rate not reflected in brochure.)

Conference Sponsorship, Exhibiting, and Advertising Opportunities Form Click Here