- Business model canvas: https://canvanizer.com/slideshow/wTzhvQNx6rVIO
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1. Key Partners
University of Makeni
Sierra Leone Autistic Society
World Hope International
Sierra Leone Ministry of Health
Sierra Leone Ministry of Education
2. Key Activities
Developing a culturally appropriate autism screener for use in Sierra Leone
Screening 100% of children under age 5 for autism in Sierra Leone by 2026
Training educators about the signs of autism and how to implement inclusive education strategies
Training nurses and healthcare workers about autism and how to administer and interpret screener results
3. Value Proposition
We help children in Sierra Leone by screening them for autism so that they can be provided the appropriate classroom resources.
For teachers who wish to accommodate their teaching styles to children with autism, our trainings will provide the necessary guidance and education.
Our trainings will allow healthcare workers to become familiar with autism and be able to recognize and screen for its symptoms in the children of Sierra Leone.
4. Customer Relationships
Personal Assistance – Direct interaction between those administering the screener and the child, direct interaction between those training staff and staff
5. Customer Segments
Children with autism
Families of children with austism
Teachers of children with autism
6. Key Resources
Healthcare workers and nurses
Teachers
Faculty and resources at University of Makeni
MCAST Screener
7. Channels
In person training sessions with teachers and healthcare workers
Schools
Community healthcare workers
Public media outreach
8. Cost Structure
Physical production of the screener and related materials
Staffing of those who administer the screener
Travel Costs
Communications
9. Revenue Streams
Lehigh University Grants
Autism Science Foundation Grant
Autism Speaks Grant
Funding from the Government of Sierra Leone
Davis Peace Projects Grant
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We help children in Sierra Leone by screening them for autism so that they can be provided the appropriate classroom resources.
For teachers who wish to accommodate their teaching styles to children with autism, our training sessions will provide the necessary guidance and education.
Our training sessions will allow healthcare workers to become familiar with autism and be able to recognize and screen for its symptoms in the children of Sierra Leone.
The implementation of our screener will allow for 100% of children in Sierra Leone under the age of 5 to be screened for autism by 2026. Teachers and healthcare workers will be trained and empowered in understanding autism and providing appropriate resources. This will allow for more equal opportunities for children with autism and their families.
- Davis Peace Projects Grant: $10,000