Adria Nassim on Living with ASD and the Importance of Libraries and Community Support

Posted on March 13, 2015

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”?

Adria Nassim’s presentation at the March Forum

Russ Bonanno Gives an Inspirational Keynote Address at the Forum

Posted on March 10, 2015 Updated on March 10, 2015

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.

Why Wait For the Forum to Start the Conversation?

Posted on February 26, 2015

Let us know what’s on your mind.  Tweet us at #TargetingAutism Let’s jumpstart the Forum!