We are planning an event on APD, June 18th at the Science Museum in London.
We have been offered the use of a theatre for people to meet in at some point during the day.
The idea is that it is suitable for all ages, and should be of interest to many on the spectrum.
Families, parents, children and adults can attend for free, and have the use of the theatre between 10am - 1pm, to meet up and chat with each other, and meet other families, and adults on the spectrum.
Would someone who planned to attend like to talk to others on the day, such as a small speech, or simply to introduce people who are attending to each other, or hand out leaflets?
Though I am on the other side of the world, and thus may not be able to come in time (if any other Aussies can come, they should arrange it about now or something), I think leaflets would be a good idea. So would introductions. We all know each other to varying degrees online, so it would be good to extend that offline.
As for the freeness of the event - YAY!
Well we are going to try and arrange similar events at science museums around the world. Alison mentioned one in Australia, is there one near you?
Yes, it's called Scienceworks, and it's in Spotswood.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scienceworks
An hour away from me but my family and I have been there many times. I don't know if there are any special rooms, but there is a kiosk.
It's so good this is going to be in action.
I will contact them and try and arrange something there.
That's really amazing, Amy.
How can Scienceworks listen to a woman from North Wales? I suppose through the e-mail ...
I know this is incredible and I cannot get my head around it.
The Aspies for Freedom concept hasn't really got around Australia except in isolated and small pockets. Kathryn and Carmel became independent as you know, and there hasn't been much since.
I guess I should learn never to underestimate you.
Hello everyone.
I'm really intereted in the Austistic pride day and the autistic rights movement itself. My daughter and brother are on the spectrum and currently I am producing a documentary on these topics. Looking at after years of stress and sadness and getting them to be something they were not how now we are celebrating what they can achieve and sticking up for their human rights to be who they are. I was interested in finding people who might be interested in being interviewed for my documentary. Someone who could talk about the movement and what it means to them. Maybe talk about the Autistic pride day and why such a movement is necessary. Someone passionate about the subject.
I loved the 'getting the truth out' website and wanted to get in touch with the person responsible for that website but I have had no luck. Does anyone know that website and know how I can contact the person in charge. Or are you interested in that website and are able to talk to me about it or such things.
Please contact me. Thanks. Balvinder Mudan
Hi, there is no name given for that website or even an email for the webmaster.
I couldn't see any email on the site, who is the girl in the pictures?
Does any one know what is happening in the States for the Autistic pride day? Especially in NY. Thanks