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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Posted on behalf of Grace Walker. Cross-posted; please excuse duplication.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">In February, Maria Cotto from the Rhode Island Children's Sensory Support Group will be giving a presentation on how to start a sensory support group
in Ohio. This presentation is open to any Ohio library staff member who would be interested in forming a support group in Ohio. The support group would meet periodically to discuss programming ideas and services for individuals with disabilities.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Below you will find a description of the presentation and a link to register for the event. Questions regarding the event can be sent to
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">How to Start Your Own Sensory Support Group and Make a Difference in Your State </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#201F1E">Presented by Maria Cotto <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#201F1E">During this presentation, I will provide librarians with information about the process of starting a sensory support group. Through this
presentation, I aim to raise awareness about the needs of families that care for loved ones with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as well as help fellow librarians work towards implementing sensory-friendly programs that meet ASD needs. We will learn how collaboration
among public libraries and non-profit organizations that serve individuals with ASD has helped to create a stronger community for these individuals and their families. Together we can make a difference and better serve the underserved population.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#201F1E">Presentation will take place Friday, February 4 at 10:00 a.m. EST. Register here:
<b><a href="https://forms.office.com/r/kyN8EVQQTk">https://forms.office.com/r/kyN8EVQQTk</a></b>
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Maria Cotto is a Bilingual Children's Librarian at the Pawtucket Public Library. She is one of the founders of the Rhode Island Children's Sensory Support Group. The group seeks to empower youth services librarians to better serve children with Autism Spectrum
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Grace Walker
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Youth Services Librarian<br>
<b>Pickerington Public Library</b></span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#339966"><br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">201 Opportunity Way | Pickerington, OH. 43147<br>
Phone 614-837-4104 ext. 231 | Fax 614-837-8425 <br>
<a href="mailto:gwalker@pickeringtonlibrary.org">gwalker@pickeringtonlibrary.org</a>
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