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Autscape 2011: Call for Proposals
AUTSCAPE 2011: OWNING AUTISM
Monday 22 August to Thursday 25 August 2011
Ackworth School, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF7 7LT
C A L L F O R P R O P O S A L S
Deadline for submissions: 18 February 2011
Submission form: http://www.autscape.org/proposals/proposalform
Please distribute widely.
____ Contents _________________________________________________
1. What is Autscape?
2. What we are looking for
3. Theme
4. Audience
5. Examples
6. Non-verbal workshops
7. A few notes of caution
8. What do we expect from you?
9. What can you expect from us?
10. How to submit your proposal
____ What is Autscape? ________________________________________
Autscape is a conference run by and for autistic people. Non-autistic
people are also welcome, but the environment and content of the event are
centred around autistic people's needs, interests and sensitivities.
Lectures are about autism. Workshops and leisure activities do not need to
be specifically about autism, but do need to be suitable for autistic
people.
____ What we are looking for __________________________________
We are now accepting proposals for lectures and workshops to be presented
at Autscape 2011.
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL BY FEBRUARY 18th 2011
Suggestions and proposals for informal activities will be called for in the
near future. These may include leisure sessions and discussion groups.
____ Theme ____________________________________________________
The theme for this year's Autscape is Owning Autism.
Autism Spectrum Conditions (including Aspergers Syndrome) can be officially
diagnosed by clinicians. They are examined, thought about, and commented on
by academic researchers, journalists and parents. These people contribute
to defining what autism means in society. However, autism is experienced
from the inside by autistic people.
We want to examine who currently "owns" autism and how ownership is
expressed. We invite consideration of the ways autistic people own our
condition.
Presentations which seek to develop this theme will be given priority
however any suitable topics will be given consideration.
We wish to explore a broad range of perspectives on being autistic in many
different ways. This can be through formal presentations or workshops, and
may be theoretical or practical. Many different types of input are welcome:
traditional lectures, creative expression, physical activity, interactive
workshops and more.
____ Audience _________________________________________________
Although we welcome non-autistic professionals and family members, this
event is primarily for autistic people, not about us! Workshops geared
towards parents and professionals may be accepted, but must be positive in
their support for autistic people and our right to be different.
____ Examples _________________________________________________
For some examples of what has been presented at Autscape in the past, see
last year's presentations at: http://www.autscape.org/archive/2010/
We are also likely to enjoy similar workshops to those that have been
presented at Autreat, in the USA. See: http://www.ani.ac/
____ Non-verbal workshops _____________________________________
Although many of the autistic people who are attracted to an event such as
Autscape are highly verbal, others may have difficulty with an event
centred around language. We want to welcome and fully include all kinds of
autistic people, including less 'wordy' ones. Therefore we are also seeking
workshops which are not primarily focused on the spoken word. (Presenters
may still use speech; it is just not the main content of this type of
workshop). Examples: dance, relaxation, music, art, construction of some
kind. These workshops are different from casual leisure sessions in that
they have more structure, preparation (from the presenter), relevance to
autism and the event's theme, and duration.
____ A note of caution ___________________________________
Cures: Workshops about curing or preventing autism are likely not to go
over well at all and are best avoided altogether, unless it is from an
advocacy standpoint. Personal Experience: We all have personal experience
of autism. If your presentation is primarily based on your personal
experience, think carefully how it can help attendees to find new
understanding of their own situation. Please let us know what you're hoping
those present will gain from your presentation.
Suitability: Every workshop, no matter who it is targeted towards, should
be suitable for autistic people to attend without feeling objectified or
put down.
____ What do we expect from you? ______________________________
* Reliability: You need to be able to assure us that except for unforeseen
circumstances you will be there to present as agreed.
* Presentation materials: Please send copies of any handouts and computer
presentations (e.g. powerpoint) by the date requested (to be confirmed,
approx 2 weeks before Autscape). These will be made available for download
and printing by Autscape participants. In addition we can printed a limited
number of pages for handouts.
* Your details and presentation summary: We would like to include your
presentation summary, biography and any electronic handouts you provided in
our website's archive area.
* Permission to record: Please allow us to video or otherwise record your
presentation. These records may be made available to others by Autscape.
Some participants may also audio record presentations for their own use. If
you submit a proposal we will assume you are happy with these expectations.
If you have any questions or objections, please let us know so we can
discuss it.
* Presenters are encouraged to run a discussion group on their topic later
in the day, for those who would like to explore the issue further. If you
may have problems with this we will try and find a volunteer to help.
____ What can you expect from us? _____________________________
* For Presentations: You will receive a day's attendance at Autscape free
of charge. Presenters will be accommodated on-site for the day of their
presentation including the night before or after. Only one such place can
be offered for each presentation, regardless of the number of presenters.
Unfortunately, due to the funding situation we cannot offer free attendance
at all of Autscape this year. Whenever you are not presenting you can enjoy
the event, including other workshops and the setting, just as any other
participant.
(Please note, this does not apply to informal activities such as leisure
sessions however for these we will pay reasonable expenses for materials
required)
* Involvement: One thing you can expect by joining us is the opportunity to
shape an emerging self-advocacy event and autistic community. There will be
opportunities at the event to get involved in the future of Autscape.
* Audience: A rare opportunity to be heard by a significant number of
autistic people. A chance to have some influence and get some feedback from
the people who matter most in the field of autism.
* Respect and consideration. We will let you know as soon as possible if
your proposal has been accepted and will try our best to accommodate you at
a time that suits you.
____ How to submit your proposal ______________________________
To submit your proposal, please use one of the following:
* online form: http://www.autscape.org/proposals/proposalform
* e-mail: [email protected]
* or post to: Autscape, 24 Anson Road, Upper Cambourne,
Cambridgeshire, CB23 6DQ, United Kingdom.
Please include the following information:
ABOUT YOU Name Country At least one way to contact you of: - Email address
(preferred) - Phone number - Postal address Experience (a summary of your
relevant experience, including presentations/education/advocacy, and the
nature of your interest in autism and/or in general disability issues)
INFORMATION FOR THE PROGRAMME
Your name or alias (for public use)
Biography (50-100 words)
Presentation title (1-12 words)
Summary (50-150 words)
ABOUT YOUR PRESENTATION
Type of session (choose one):
- Lecture (audience mostly listens)
- Workshop (audience participates verbally)
- Hands-On (audience participates physically)
- Other (please describe)
How does your presentation relate to this year's theme "Owning Autism"?
Please describe your presentation or activity for the decision makers.
OTHER COMMENTS NOT ADDRESSED ABOVE
All proposals must be received by 18th February.
What happens next
The committee will decide which presentations to accept for autscape and
will inform everybody who has made a proposal of their decision by 23 March
(end)
AUTSCAPE 2011: OWNING AUTISM
Monday 22 August to Thursday 25 August 2011
Ackworth School, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF7 7LT
C A L L F O R P R O P O S A L S
Deadline for submissions: 18 February 2011
Submission form: http://www.autscape.org/proposals/proposalform
Please distribute widely.
____ Contents _________________________________________________
1. What is Autscape?
2. What we are looking for
3. Theme
4. Audience
5. Examples
6. Non-verbal workshops
7. A few notes of caution
8. What do we expect from you?
9. What can you expect from us?
10. How to submit your proposal
____ What is Autscape? ________________________________________
Autscape is a conference run by and for autistic people. Non-autistic
people are also welcome, but the environment and content of the event are
centred around autistic people's needs, interests and sensitivities.
Lectures are about autism. Workshops and leisure activities do not need to
be specifically about autism, but do need to be suitable for autistic
people.
____ What we are looking for __________________________________
We are now accepting proposals for lectures and workshops to be presented
at Autscape 2011.
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL BY FEBRUARY 18th 2011
Suggestions and proposals for informal activities will be called for in the
near future. These may include leisure sessions and discussion groups.
____ Theme ____________________________________________________
The theme for this year's Autscape is Owning Autism.
Autism Spectrum Conditions (including Aspergers Syndrome) can be officially
diagnosed by clinicians. They are examined, thought about, and commented on
by academic researchers, journalists and parents. These people contribute
to defining what autism means in society. However, autism is experienced
from the inside by autistic people.
We want to examine who currently "owns" autism and how ownership is
expressed. We invite consideration of the ways autistic people own our
condition.
Presentations which seek to develop this theme will be given priority
however any suitable topics will be given consideration.
We wish to explore a broad range of perspectives on being autistic in many
different ways. This can be through formal presentations or workshops, and
may be theoretical or practical. Many different types of input are welcome:
traditional lectures, creative expression, physical activity, interactive
workshops and more.
____ Audience _________________________________________________
Although we welcome non-autistic professionals and family members, this
event is primarily for autistic people, not about us! Workshops geared
towards parents and professionals may be accepted, but must be positive in
their support for autistic people and our right to be different.
____ Examples _________________________________________________
For some examples of what has been presented at Autscape in the past, see
last year's presentations at: http://www.autscape.org/archive/2010/
We are also likely to enjoy similar workshops to those that have been
presented at Autreat, in the USA. See: http://www.ani.ac/
____ Non-verbal workshops _____________________________________
Although many of the autistic people who are attracted to an event such as
Autscape are highly verbal, others may have difficulty with an event
centred around language. We want to welcome and fully include all kinds of
autistic people, including less 'wordy' ones. Therefore we are also seeking
workshops which are not primarily focused on the spoken word. (Presenters
may still use speech; it is just not the main content of this type of
workshop). Examples: dance, relaxation, music, art, construction of some
kind. These workshops are different from casual leisure sessions in that
they have more structure, preparation (from the presenter), relevance to
autism and the event's theme, and duration.
____ A note of caution ___________________________________
Cures: Workshops about curing or preventing autism are likely not to go
over well at all and are best avoided altogether, unless it is from an
advocacy standpoint. Personal Experience: We all have personal experience
of autism. If your presentation is primarily based on your personal
experience, think carefully how it can help attendees to find new
understanding of their own situation. Please let us know what you're hoping
those present will gain from your presentation.
Suitability: Every workshop, no matter who it is targeted towards, should
be suitable for autistic people to attend without feeling objectified or
put down.
____ What do we expect from you? ______________________________
* Reliability: You need to be able to assure us that except for unforeseen
circumstances you will be there to present as agreed.
* Presentation materials: Please send copies of any handouts and computer
presentations (e.g. powerpoint) by the date requested (to be confirmed,
approx 2 weeks before Autscape). These will be made available for download
and printing by Autscape participants. In addition we can printed a limited
number of pages for handouts.
* Your details and presentation summary: We would like to include your
presentation summary, biography and any electronic handouts you provided in
our website's archive area.
* Permission to record: Please allow us to video or otherwise record your
presentation. These records may be made available to others by Autscape.
Some participants may also audio record presentations for their own use. If
you submit a proposal we will assume you are happy with these expectations.
If you have any questions or objections, please let us know so we can
discuss it.
* Presenters are encouraged to run a discussion group on their topic later
in the day, for those who would like to explore the issue further. If you
may have problems with this we will try and find a volunteer to help.
____ What can you expect from us? _____________________________
* For Presentations: You will receive a day's attendance at Autscape free
of charge. Presenters will be accommodated on-site for the day of their
presentation including the night before or after. Only one such place can
be offered for each presentation, regardless of the number of presenters.
Unfortunately, due to the funding situation we cannot offer free attendance
at all of Autscape this year. Whenever you are not presenting you can enjoy
the event, including other workshops and the setting, just as any other
participant.
(Please note, this does not apply to informal activities such as leisure
sessions however for these we will pay reasonable expenses for materials
required)
* Involvement: One thing you can expect by joining us is the opportunity to
shape an emerging self-advocacy event and autistic community. There will be
opportunities at the event to get involved in the future of Autscape.
* Audience: A rare opportunity to be heard by a significant number of
autistic people. A chance to have some influence and get some feedback from
the people who matter most in the field of autism.
* Respect and consideration. We will let you know as soon as possible if
your proposal has been accepted and will try our best to accommodate you at
a time that suits you.
____ How to submit your proposal ______________________________
To submit your proposal, please use one of the following:
* online form: http://www.autscape.org/proposals/proposalform
* e-mail: [email protected]
* or post to: Autscape, 24 Anson Road, Upper Cambourne,
Cambridgeshire, CB23 6DQ, United Kingdom.
Please include the following information:
ABOUT YOU Name Country At least one way to contact you of: - Email address
(preferred) - Phone number - Postal address Experience (a summary of your
relevant experience, including presentations/education/advocacy, and the
nature of your interest in autism and/or in general disability issues)
INFORMATION FOR THE PROGRAMME
Your name or alias (for public use)
Biography (50-100 words)
Presentation title (1-12 words)
Summary (50-150 words)
ABOUT YOUR PRESENTATION
Type of session (choose one):
- Lecture (audience mostly listens)
- Workshop (audience participates verbally)
- Hands-On (audience participates physically)
- Other (please describe)
How does your presentation relate to this year's theme "Owning Autism"?
Please describe your presentation or activity for the decision makers.
OTHER COMMENTS NOT ADDRESSED ABOVE
All proposals must be received by 18th February.
What happens next
The committee will decide which presentations to accept for autscape and
will inform everybody who has made a proposal of their decision by 23 March
(end)