Joel Gershenfeld / WayMark Systems Jumpstarts the Conversation
Joel Gershenfeld, co-founder of WayMark Systems sets the forum in motion, getting the group to focus on session goals and how to make the two day session a great success.
Adria Nassim on Living with ASD and the Importance of Libraries and Community Support
Adria Nassim, ASD advocate and consultant helps forum participants understand what growing up with ASD has been like for her and the opportunity and responsibility libraries and communities have to improve the quality of life for special needs populations. In reference to the African proverb “It takes a village to raise a child,” Adria ends her talk with the question “Who’s village are you here to build”?
Russ Bonanno Gives an Inspirational Keynote Address at the Forum
Targeting Autism Keynote Address
Russ Bonanno, Program Manager, The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP) challenges us to reflect on why we are here. After reading numerous library mission statements, Russ observes that “…libraries exist to serve everyone in their communities…” He also reminds us that by working together we can accomplish great things.
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