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Supporting Children with Autism

Submitted by katherine.hickey on Sat, 08/13/2016 - 09:47
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Is staff available for coverage?: 
Yes
Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?: 
Yes
Program Identification
Location: 
Belle Isle Library
Date: 
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
20015 minutes30015 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Two representatives from the Oklahoma Autism Center will come give a presentation on ways to support children with autism. The talk will be followed by a Q&A
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Primary Event Type: 
Child Development
Additional Event Types: 
Health & Wellness

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
Other
Liz Moore, Employee of the Autism Center
1100 N Lindsay Ave
Oklahoma City  Oklahoma  73104
United States
Program Justification
Is a program the best way to meet the expressed need or present information?: 
Yes
Does the program fit the goals of the MLS?: 
Yes
How & why does this program meet the goals of the MLS?: 
It will support parents who may feel like they don't have access to resources on autism.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Satisfy Curiosity: Your libraries are centers that offer access to civic, cultural and community enrichment opportunities.
Why will this program be successful?: 
Because it will be heavily advertised with homeschooling groups and autism support groups.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
attendance, verbal feedback
Program Engagement

Marketing

Is sufficient time available to have a Info Magazine Listing?: 
Yes
Is sufficient time available to request MaC materials and display them for at least 2 weeks (45 days)?: 
Yes

Community Engagement

How will you promote this event to the community?: 
Create an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit
Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper
Share on my personal Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram)
Submit for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites
Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)
Visit a community organization to promote
Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
The cost of the presentation will be covered by a grant received by the Autism Center.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
Program Evaluation
Are you ready to evaluate your program?: 
No
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
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