Frequently asked questions: Events
How does the event directory work
Our Events directory is the best place to get the word out about your parent training classes, community events, conferences, fundraising events, play group get togethers, Sibshops, social group outings, monthly support group meetings, webinars, workshops and other presentations.
Our registered users also sign up for Event alerts. As soon as your information is posted, they're receive an email update if it matches their alert. Members can choose daily, weekly or monthly updates.
Featured listings in events
Users see search results closest to their home and outward. Your info might appear on page 1, page 6 or farther depending on your proximity to the user. Free resources are also emailed to users within a 50 mile radius that have signed up for our email alerts. Featured resources give you a better position in our directory and/or extend viewership to the entire state or country. Learn more about featured listings here.
Can anyone add event information?
Yes. If you know of workshops, organizations, support groups, etc. please add them to our list. It would be a help to many families. You can also edit existing information (e.g., a member added general information about your group and you want to add more detail).
What is considered an event?
Our event directory is our "bulletin board." Come here to tell families about upcoming programs, support group meetings, workshops, special rec classes, fundraisers and more. It can even be a non-disability related event that your own family has enjoyed. We want to help special needs families get out in the community.
Can I create recurring events?
Yes. We have a copy feature available to make it easy for you to add a year's worth of group meetings in one session. Click on Add info in our main menu and add your first event. Once you have saved it, go back to Add an event again. A prompt asks if you would like to copy a previous event. Click on the arrow to choose your event. Now just change the date and any other information you like.
How can I narrow my search results for events?
You can select one of our categories or enter your own keywords (e.g. autism, social skills, executive functioning) to narrow your search. You can also sort events by title, date or distance from your home.
How do you ensure there is no tampering of information?
While anyone has the ability to add and edit information, we take malicious tampering very seriously. No one can add information at One Place for Special Needs without being a registered user. Your username is “attached” to the information that you add. This keeps everyone honest. And if someone did attempt to tamper with any information it would be spotted on our end fairly quickly. All new information and updates are checked daily for content and we can see the users who have made those updates. This applies to each section of the website. Any members engaging in malicious tampering will be permanently removed from the website.
I have a featured listing. Can members still edit my information?
No. If you have upgraded to a featured local, state or national listing, it locks out others from adding, changing or deleting information.
How do I report a problem with an event?
On every event details page there is a link called “Report a problem.” You can send a note stating what is wrong so it can be addressed. You also can use the Edit button and take care of it directly. If you see any technical problems or abuse of the website, please let us know.
My event is over. Will it still show up in the events listing?
When your event is over it will only show in search results if someone selects the "show past events" option.
How do I delete an event I added?
If you made a mistake when entering your information, you can always go back and edit your information. Click on Update info in the main menu and go to My events. You will see all the events that you have added. You can select delete to get rid of your event listing.