Meeting was attended by Eric Chen, Kevin Lee, Cheryl Ye, Lynne & Tian
Agenda
To discuss campaign direction
- youths/students: school talks, music event?, viral marketing
- all other ages: media, pamphlets/info brochures at strategic locations, modular booths?
- talk/forum/conference/seminar/workshop on autism?
- "autistic-friendly" family day?
- possible tie ups: Denise Phua, NIE, MOE, an autism organization with IPC status
Eric's Experiences
Eric is articulate and shared his experiences with us. However he did not go through any therapy or special education and has little to say about early intervention. He has written 2 books on autism with his own theories. He is effectively bilingual and can give talks in both English and Mandarin. He has had virtually no support from any organizations or his connections when he tried to launch the "zong" campaign to raise awareness about autism. He then went on to give talks in HK and China but things fell through with his sponsor.
Survey Update
We've has 116 people who have helped with the survey. I think we need more people to participate. Please continue to forward the survey link to friends. http://www.esurveyspro.com/Survey.aspx?id=9b547283-0c6b-47c8-8867-12a29d84cb24
New Contacts
I have done some research of my own and come across a lot of interesting material that I will share with the rest of you during the next meeting. Firstly, I've had a meeting with Bernise Ang from SYINC. She has given a lot of ideas and suggestions. She has also put me in touch with Daniel from AAS and Kala, who runs Barista Express, a social enterprise cafe for the occupational and wellness support for persons with Psychiatric Disablities.
Kala has been working with people with autism for over 7 years. She helps to run the SAI-i Autism Centre which is part of the Sunlove Abode for Psychtric Illness. Email correspondence has commenced.
I have also made contact with George and Varian from Space To Party who are developing a pool of young people who are more passionate about arts, music & society. They had a music event where artists spoke up for a cause quite recently. They are keen to work out something with us.
I also found AACI, a group that claims to be able to provide resources and help no matter where you are. I will email them to find out more.
Conclusion/Reflection
We need to get a formal proposal done to approach the organizations for a partnership, and also to ask for funding later on.
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3 comments:
All the best for this project of yourself. Indeed the awareness of autism is very low in Singapore.
I am currently working on a marketing project to find out the needs, challenges and recommendations in Singapore Context.
Really encouraged by your intiative:)
Thank you xian! Please dokeep us informed of your progress, or contact us if you need help with anything. We will do our best to help in anyway possible. :)
Hi. My brother is also attending Sunlove's Autism program. I have set up a facebook profile with discussion groups on autism in Singapore.
Kindly feel free to visit at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=20088258698
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