Plan a budget

Here are some suggestions that could factor into your budget:

• VENUE

  You should be able to get a space donated or at a discount.

• AV EQUIPMENT

  Microphones, speakers and projectors are sometimes provided by the venue, but if not, a rental is needed.

• PROGRAM

  A program on paper gives your event more significance and makes a nice souvenir. Print in your newsroom if possible. We suggest double-sided, color, two to a letter-sized page. Be sure to account for time and cost to get them cut in half at a print shop if you don’t have a heavy-duty papercutter.

• PAY FOR STORYTELLERS

  We encourage you to pay storytellers for their time and effort. About $50–100 for each storyteller is the range we recommend.

• ASL INTERPRETER/EVENT

  Only use a certified interpreter.

• ASL INTERPRETER – WORKSHOP(S)

  If you are meeting at a program’s venue, they might have one already.

• PLAIN LANGUAGE TRANSLATION

  This is for the program or promotional materials. If you work with Rebecca Monteleone it will be 30 cents/word.

• REFRESHMENTS

  Bottled water at least. Snacks if possible, but be mindful of food restrictions and allergies.

• ILLUSTRATIONS

  Hire illustrators with IDD. Or work with your program partner(s).

• MUSIC

  If you can’t afford live music or a DJ, make a playlist based on the theme.

• VIDEO PRODUCTION

  Videotape your entire event.

• PHOTOGRAPHY

  Take portraits of the storytellers for social media. And photos at the workshop(s) and event.

• SWAG

  Tote bags, stickers, etc – any items that you want to hand out to participants.

• DISCRETIONARY FUNDS

  We recommend setting aside some funds, about $500 - $1000, for other costs that could come up as you plan your event.