Next Chapter Book Clubs

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Dear Friend of ASO:

Information on Next Chapter Book Clubs. They are looking to recruit new participants. What a great way to develop community! FYI - Please share.

Sincerely,

Barbara C. YavorcikPresidentAutism Society of Ohio701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311(330) 376-0211fax: (330) 376-1226email: askASO@...home: byavorcik@...web: www.autismohio.org Please note: This is provided for information purposes only. The ASO does not endorse or recommend any providers, methodologies or services. Providing this information should not be construed as an endorsement by the ASO, either explicit or impiled.

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We are recruiting new participants. Please share freely. Currently, there are Next Chapter Book Clubs in the following communities:

Columbus, OH (13 clubs) Cleveland, OH (3 clubs)Defiance, OHKent, OHLogan, OHCincinnati, OHMansfield, OHMilwaukee, WI

Thanks!

Pat Cloppert<THE NEXT CHAPTER BOOK CLUB -- WHAT A NOVEL IDEA! Get involved today! What is the Next Chapter Book Club? * Adults with intellectual disabilities reading and learning to read, making friends, and enjoying a fun community gathering place. How does it work? * Participants meet weekly for one hour at local bookstores, coffee shops and cafés to read and discuss a book of their choosing. Who can participate? * Anyone can participate, no matter their reading level or type of disability. Who leads the book clubs? * Two trained volunteers facilitate each group. They include students, homemakers, employees, business owners, professionals, retirees, and people with disabilities. Why join the Next Chapter Book Club? * NCBC members have fun, improve literacy skills, make social connections, and take part in the community. If you would like to be a participating member or a volunteer facilitator, contact the NCBC today! Jillian Ober, Program Coordinator, 614-247-6392, Ober.7@... , www.nextchapterbookclub.org Fun * Lifelong Learning * Friends The Next Chapter Book Club is a program of The Ohio State University Nisonger Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities> The Next Chapter Book Club is a program of

Next Chapter Book Club

Participant Intake Form

Please fax form to (614) 292-3727 Attn: Jillian Ober

1. What is your name? _____________________________

2. How old are you? _______________________________

3. What is your phone number? _____________________

4. What is your address? ___________________________

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5. Do you live alone? Do you live with family or roommates?

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6. What days and times are you available to participate in the NCBC? ________________________________________________

7. What kind of books would you like to read?

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8. Who should we contact in case of an emergency? Phone number?

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9. Who told you about the Next Chapter Book Club?

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Please read or listen carefully to the following statements.

I understand the Next Chapter Book Club (NCBC) staff may take and use my photograph for the purpose of publicizing the program. I also understand the NCBC will be unable to include me in a book club if my behavior is disruptive or aggressive because it can disturb other participants in the group. I understand the NCBC has the right to ask me to leave the group if my behavior is disruptive or otherwise inappropriate.

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Name Date

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(Guardian, if appropriate) Date

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