AutSpeak presents...
"BUILDING AN AUTISTIC COMMUNITY"
A winter evening event for adults on the autistic spectrum featuring a lively programme of stimulating talks, discussions, an open mic session and other entertainment. Light refreshments will be available for purchase at the bar. Family and friends who are not on the autistic spectrum are also very welcome!
There will be an opportunity to ask questions, join discussions and socialise with others but this is completely optional.
Date: Thursday 12th January 2017
Time:18:30-21:30
Location: Cafe and bar, Artsadmin Toynbee Studios, 28 Commercial Street, London E1 6AB
(Closest tube stations are Aldgate East, Aldgate and Liverpool Street)
We will provide detailed directions closer to the day of the event but in the meantime, feel free to have a look those on the venue website http://www.artsadmin.co.uk/toynbee-studios/getting-here
EVENT PROGRAMME
18:30 Doors open
18.50 Introduction
18:55 "10-minute talks" - Short, stimulating talks by autistic speakers
19:35 Panel discussion and Q & A
20:05 Comfort break
20:20 Evening entertainment (comedy, music and poetry)
20:40 Open mic (5min slots)
21.20 Goodbyes and thank yous
21.30 End of formal part of event
22.00 Doors close
MC: Alain English
SPEAKERS AND PERFORMERS:
Janine Booth, Leo Capella, Dean Beadle, Callum Brazzo and many more!
Admission £5. Booking essential via https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autspeak-b ... 8283323181
For more info, please contact [email protected].
Please let the organisers know if you have any specific sensory issues or any other needs. We will do our best to accomodate.
BULLYING AND HARASSMENT POLICY
Autspeak has zero tolerance for bullying, intimidation or harrassment. Anyone engaging in these behaviours will be asked to leave without a refund. Please respect people's personal boundaries.
05 Dec 2016, 7:15 am
