International Autism Awareness Day, which officially falls on April 2nd, is a day to raise awareness about the need to help improve the quality of life of those on the autism spectrum so that they will be able to lead full and meaningful lives as members of society. The autism spectrum refers to a range of characteristics that those who are autistic may experience or manifest.
The JC Diversity Committee will be organising an awareness raising activity on Monday 27 March between 10.00 and 12.00 noon in the Foyer. We invite everyone to join us, to learn how to be more accepting and understanding of autistic people especially those forming part of the college community. People will have the opportunity to interact with people on the autism spectrum and to meet some service dogs as well.
This is the programme of the activity:
10.00 |
Introduction by JC Diversity Committee |
10.15 |
Valerie Brincat, Autism Parents Association |
10.45 |
Jessica Borg, Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disability and former JC student |
11.00 |
Dr Olivia Galea Seychell (Senior lecturer in Psychology) |
11.20 |
Robert Spiteri, Service Dogs Malta Foundation |
11.30 |
Onwards interaction with persons on the autism spectrum |