Creating Accessible Virtual Programs for Children with Disabilities and their Families

 

 

 

Please join the Children’s Sensory Support Group for

 Creating Accessible Virtual Programs for Children with Disabilities and their Families with Renee Grassi

According to the CDC, 1 in 6 children experience disability. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, children with disabilities and their families are disconnected from their communities now more than ever before. How then can libraries connect with these families and deliver more accessible virtual library experiences that support and welcome all abilities? In this presentation, Renee Grassi will share tips and strategies for planning, implementing and evaluating virtual storytimes and other virtual programming to make them more inclusive for all.

Author, blogger, speaker, and trainer Renee Grassi is a recognized library leader and advocate for youth and families. In 2012, she was named a Library Journal Mover & Shaker for her work creating programs and services for youth with disabilities and their families.
Renee has been a member of the ALSC Committee for Special Populations and their Caregivers and was a regular ALSC blogger for more than eight years. In addition, she was one of the founding Board Members of Illinois’s Targeting Autism Forum and also a co-founding member of SNAILS—an Illinois librarian networking group dedicated to developing more accessible libraries to children and teens with disabilities.  Most recently, she contributed as a co-author of ALSC’s Virtual Storytime Services Guide. Renee graduated from Dominican University’s GSLIS Program and has worked in public libraries for over thirteen years.

Renee is currently Youth Services Manager at Dakota County Library in Minnesota. Learn more at https://www.reneegrassi.com/. [reneegrassi.com]

Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Registration is required: https://olis-ri.libcal.com/event/7367409 [olis-ri.libcal.com]

Next Chapter Book Club

 

 

Check out this cool inclusive program idea below:

 

Next Chapter Book Club 

 

We offer a unique community-based book club program for adolescents and adults with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our members (including some who cannot read) love books for the same reasons most people do. 

 

To learn more, please visit: https://www.nextchapterbookclub.org/

13 DIY Sensory Bags Ideas

Check out these great DIY Sensory Bags Ideas:

https://family.disney.com/crafts/diy-sensory-bags/?fbclid=IwAR3lewHHY_DWuo3bmfDQ4hz4ansa1ePfnazPmURyZ-OFAfnATMhKbzgw0mk

Community of Practice (CoP) in Autism in Rhode Island

Facilitating the Post-Secondary Transition—Using High School Booster Clubs

 

December 8, 2020

4:00 - 6:00 pm

 

Presenter:James Williams

 

Presentation: After aging out of the educational system, many people with autism experience the loss of social connections and services. James Williams will share how he maintained social connections at his former high school as a member of its booster club, how the booster club helped him manage life after high school, and how high school booster clubs can assist individuals with autism after transitioning out of public education. 

 

Sponsored by:

The Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities

 

Professional Development

 

A general letter of attendance will be available at the end of the presentation. Continuing Education credits (2.0 credit hours) from NASW-RI will be available pending approval.

 

http://www.ric.edu/sherlockcenter/copautism.html

ASL Storytime with Miss Sammi & Miss Lakin from the Rochambea Library-Providence Community Library (RI) 😀

 

 

 

American Sign Language Storytime - The Big Umbrella

Here's a link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vCVbY8HfEM&list=PLli7Y_CIoROdFgvkzFQfZRECFr1MnTWUI&index=16&fbclid=IwAR0vjynkJ824s76FIeXAd9gN3rJ2YDhXhejX_Z1-hXmv7GqZ-UJdOG2P3Fg

Tuesday Tunes with Miss Jenny from the North Providence Union Free Public Library (RI)

 

 

 

 Join Miss Jenny for Tuesday Tunes! Today we'll sing about foxes.

 

Here's a link: 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W09w_X32UoE&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0379Qkw1D1DcHVs5HLa_3i5TTDJR0uffCfUNDlAmse5xT2HfpnpWyGs3Y

Transition to Adulthood Week is now here! with RIPIN

 

 

 

There will be daily live Zoom events with local experts and on-demand webinars all week to provide attendees with a better understanding of navigating from high school to adult life.

https://ripin.org/11th-annual-transition-to-adulthood.../

TAP's Fall Social Skills Groups are looking for members!

 

TAP’s groups are looking for you to join in on the fun! The mentioned groups are looking for specific age!

Please know that our groups have a rolling application , so if you have interest in these or any of the social skills groups please submit an application today! 

 

Note: Virtual and in person available.

Go to: https://theautismproject.org/.../programs.../social-groups

Prepare for a career working with people with Autism! with The Autism Project (RI)

 

 

Unemployed or Underemployed due to COVID-19? The Autism Project is offering a FREE Online class to prepare you for a career working with individuals with ASD. December 7th-11th, 9:00AM-5:00PM. For more info and to register, go to http://bit.ly/gainingskills.

 

Now Accepting Applications! Michael Lorenzen Foundation helping students with autism to pay for college

 

The Michael Lorenzen Foundation is proud to offer a college scholarship program for those on the Autism spectrum. We have witnessed the struggles that Autism presents and have also seen the passion and dedication that envelops these particular students. We are honored to be able to offer scholarships of up to $2500 per student for the 2021-2022 academic year.

 

We invite you to submit an application if you meet the following criteria:

 

Diagnosed with ASD.

Enrolled in or accepted to an accredited school.

A U.S. citizen.

Either a recent high school graduate or a current undergraduate.

 

For more information please visit our website:

https://michaellorenzenfoundation.com/how-to-apply/

COPING WITH COVID from Social Sparks, a social emotional learning center (RI)

 

Virtual Sensory Story Class with Miss Maria at the Pawtucket Public Library (RI)

 

 Join Miss Maria for a Sensory Story Class. While Sensory story classes are developed for children on the Autistic spectrum, children of all abilities are welcome!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvnq9-cpRZ0