The Oceanside Public Library has received a grant from the “Autism Welcome Here: Library Programs, Services and More” Grant Committee, which recently made the announcement. The grant is in the amount of $4,000.
The grant was created by Barbara Klipper, a retired librarian, and is sponsored by a group called Libraries and Autism: We're Connected. The grant that Oceanside received is in memory of Meg Kolaya, who co-founded Libraries and Autism, and honors her for her work with that organization, as well as her efforts on behalf of those on the autism spectrum, whom she helped by promoting their inclusion, connecting members of the autism community with their libraries, and making people aware of the needs of autistic individuals. Facilities like this can use flyer printing to make the community aware of the new programs.
The grant will allow the Oceanside library to start a collection in the lending library that is autism-friendly and will support children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), along with their educators, caregivers, friends, and parents. The collection will provide resources and Books that relate to ASD, along with assistive technology, therapeutic toys, and language and speech card sets.
Marie Town, who is the Oceanside Public Library's Youth Services librarian, said she's thrilled the library has received the grant, as it will allow the facility to improve its services and support for ASD patrons greatly.
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