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G2S Project Code: 2020-FL-84365
State: Florida
Fiscal Year: 2020
Grantee
Clay County Public Library System

Project Director
Director Name: Victoria Hapner
Director Phone: 904-278-3798
Director Email: Victoria.Hapner@claycountygov.com
General Information
Title: Sensory Inclusive Library Initiative
State Project Code: 20-LSTA-B-03
Start Date: 10/01/2019
End Date: 09/30/2021
Abstract: With the assistance of LSTA funding, the Clay County Public Library System offers a welcoming and comfortable learning environment for individuals on the autism spectrum, their families, teachers, students, and therapeutic support specialists. The Accessibility Support Collection containing books, audio, DVDs and other resources devoted to teaching social skills, behavioral therapy, conflict resolution and community awareness was developed. Sensory backpacks were purchased and made available in each library location. The backpacks contain items that will be helpful to persons experiencing sensory overload.  This allowed our library system to offer a welcoming and comfortable learning environment for individuals on the autism spectrum, their families, teachers, students and therapeutic support specialists.

State Goal: Goal 2 - Strengthen Libraries: Floridians use libraries with staff, resources and facilities that transform to meet user needs.
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$7,500.00
$0.00
$0.00
$7,500.00
Intent(s)
Improve users’ ability to obtain and/or use information resources.
Education
Parenting & Family skills
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Develop five sensory backpacks
Narrative: Purchased materials (audio and visual) for five sensory backpacks, enough for each of the County's five library branches.
Intent: Improve users’ ability to obtain and/or use information resources.

Activity: Content
Mode: Acquisition
Format: Physical


Quantity
Number of hardware acquired: 0
Number of software acquired: 0
Number of licensed databases acquired: 0
Number of print materials (books & government documents) acquired: 5
Number of electronic materials acquired: 0
Number of audio/visual units (audio discs, talking books, other recordings) acquired: 0


Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: Yes
Historical Societies or Organizations: No
Museums: No
Archives: No
Cultural Heritage Organization Multi-type: No
Preschools: No
Schools: No
Adult Education: No
Human Service Organizations: No
Other: No


Legal Type of Partner Organization(s):
Federal Government: No
State Government: No
Local Government (excluding school districts): No
School District: No
Non-Profit: No
Private Sector: No
Tribe/Native Hawaiian Organization: No


Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: General


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: CLAY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
Address: 1895 TOWNCENTER BLVD.
City: FLEMING ISLAND
State: FL
Zip: 32006
Activity Details
Title: Develop an Accessibility Support Collection
Narrative: Purchased books, audio, DVDs, and other sensory materials for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families, teachers and therapeutic support specialists.
Intent: Improve users’ ability to obtain and/or use information resources.

Activity: Content
Mode: Acquisition
Format: Physical


Quantity
Number of hardware acquired: 0
Number of software acquired: 0
Number of licensed databases acquired: 0
Number of print materials (books & government documents) acquired: 291
Number of electronic materials acquired: 0
Number of audio/visual units (audio discs, talking books, other recordings) acquired: 0


Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: Yes
Historical Societies or Organizations: No
Museums: No
Archives: No
Cultural Heritage Organization Multi-type: No
Preschools: No
Schools: No
Adult Education: No
Human Service Organizations: No
Other: No


Legal Type of Partner Organization(s):
Federal Government: No
State Government: No
Local Government (excluding school districts): No
School District: No
Non-Profit: No
Private Sector: No
Tribe/Native Hawaiian Organization: No


Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: General


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: CLAY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
Address: 1895 TOWNCENTER BLVD.
City: FLEMING ISLAND
State: FL
Zip: 32006
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
Each of the five library branches within the County now have dedicated spaces and special materials for persons experiencing sensory overload. Social learning tools like Physical Social Stories and Digital Social Story App were implemented to help patrons with autism prepare for a certain task or activity. Other tools like special access browsing, sensory story times, and staff training were conducted.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
One of the most significant outcomes is that the Library System added new, targeted resources for a segment of the population that was previously underserved.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
Despite vendor delays, the project was still successfully implemented. This project can be implemented relatively easily and cost effectively by other public library systems seeking to serve patrons with autism.
Do you anticipate continuing this project after the current reporting period ends:
Yes
Do you anticipate any change in level of effort in managing this project:
No
Explain:

Do you anticipate changing the types of activities and objectives addressed by the project:
No
Explain:

Was an evaluation conducted for this project:
No
Was a final written evaluation report produced:
No
Can the final written evaluation report be shared publicly on the IMLS website:
No
Was the evaluation conducted by project staff (either SLAA or local library) or by a third-party evaluator:
Third-Party
What data collection tools were used for any report outcomes and outputs:
Did you collect any media for the data:
What types of methods were used to analyze collected data:
Other:
How were participants (or items) selected:
What type of research design did you use to compare the value for any reported output or outcome:
Exemplary: No
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