Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 18:16:14 +0000
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> Subject: [Autscape] Autscape 2011: Call for Proposals
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> Apologies, previous email did not have a subject so resending.
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> 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: [log in to unmask]
> * 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 is the trading name of The Autscape Organisation,
> a limited company registered in England and Wales (no. 7325467)
> Registered office: 5 Haig Avenue, Lancaster, LA1 5PB
>
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