Next year APD will be on a Sunday, but I wonder about future years having it on June 18th. Would it not be better to have it say on the 3rd Saturday of June?
Celebrating APD with friends is much harder in the week, especially for those of us who work.
This is a proposal to help APD flourish.
I understand your proposal, however, as APD is officially on June 18th it cannot be changed, it is listed on many calendars as such, if you google for the date.
One benefit we have is that in the USA children are off school by June 18th for the summer, so if its not a weekend it won't matter to them so much.
Also I think that people will do as they do for other days, such as Bonfire Night in the UK, they celebrate it on the nearest saturday or sunday if they choose.
I have heard a joke that goes 'in order to fit into peoples schedules better, xmas day will now be the 3rd sunday in december'.
I dont have to think about this. We should popularize the exact date each year.
I dont think that pple would be terribly confused.
June 18 should not be changed nor the name,
Autistic Pride Day says what we need it to say. Neurodiversity day takes the focus off the plight of autistics dealing with NTs
It's about the practicality of it though. So many more people can have a picnic on a Saturday, than say Monday (2007). And it's much nicer celebrating on the official day rather than the nearest weekend.
I think June 18th is easier to remember than the 3rd Saturday of June.
Does anyone realise that June 18 is close to the winter solstice in Australia, and the weather where I live is thus as cold as a mother-in-law's kiss for APD? Picnics are no fun in a thunderstorm!
The wether at the DANDA APD picnic couldn't have been better. 32 c and sunny all day. Summer Solstic here.
I have obtained some information about the way the gay/lesbian/trannie community have chosen the dates for their very successful annual events.
The Mardi Gras parade in Australia is world famous and is televised and sold on DVD every year. It is held on the 1st Saturday in March, late summer in Australia, good weather for getting around in skimpy cossies. This date may change. This date in Australia is different to the annual celebration dates observed around the world, because of differences in the seasons. Around the world the dates for gay marches are mostly in the last week of June to commemorate the Stonewall Riots.
So you can see that the G/L communities do seem to plan their marches and parades for suitable weather conditions in their part of the world, and the Mardi Gras Parade, which must require a huge investment in planning and time, and require a weekend for recovery following it, is planned to fall on Saturdays, not one particular date of the year.
So I guess if we want APD to be huge social events, the idea of making the date always fall on a Saturday needs to be considered. And if APD ever takes off in Australia it might need to be held at a date other than June 18, depending on what Aussie aspies might want to do on that date. Small, informal picnics outdoors don't generally require one to book a place or pay for a venue (but some botanic parks are starting to ask for money from small groups using parks for activities), but this kind of activity can't be planned for June in most parts of Australia. Any sizeable gathering in winter would require a venue to be booked and paid for.
EXACTLY! My point well delivered. Awareness at Mardi Gras etc. spreads most with having large events that have an impact on the passing public.
In 2007 on Monday June 18th a lot of people will be at work/college etc. the chance of having events that REALLY stand out will be much diminished as it stands.
I think we need to consider what we want to achieve from APD. Is the main goal to attract attention and promote ourselves with the wider community, or is it's main aim community development within our group of people?
I ask this because I'm not sure if we can cite the Mardi Gras as a great example of the G/L community promoting themselves to the wider community. I know that my hubby refuses to watch it and is disgusted by the sexualised nature of some of the displays, and I know a homosexual person who expresses a similar opinion. I suspect that the parade is successful at bringing their community together and fun for those involved.
Lili said "So I guess if we want APD to be huge social events, the idea of making the date always fall on a Saturday needs to be considered."
I don't think APD will ever involved huge social events of the like of Mardi Gras. I avoid large groups like the plague, and most aspies/auties seem to aswell.
People can arrange things for the nearest saturday if they wish, so I don't see thats a problem.
Regardless of the kind of person you are - for the general public groups matter, as such the impact you can have on them.
APD will be hindered from the start if you restrict yourselves.
Regardless of the kind of person you are - for the general public groups matter, as such the impact you can have on them.
APD will be hindered from the start if you restrict yourselves.
Well you certaintly dont mind hindering the validity of view by posting anonynomously.
We are considering all angles. Believe me we have many things to consider.
I have a suspicion that our cause will not be taken seriously unless we can show that we have numbers, even if it is just the subjective impression that one gets from seeing a group of people all descending upon one place at one time.