Autism Parents Association

Nifhmu l-Leġiżlazzjoni dwar id-Diżabilità: Drittijiet u Responsabbiltajiet
Ingħaqad magħna għal sessjoni online ta’ 60 minuta ma’ Dr Tiffany Ann Attard (Reġistratur, Bord tal-Kustodja), fejn se tingħata ħarsa ġenerali lejn il-leġiżlazzjoni dwar id-diżabilità u l-Bord tal-Kustodja, inklużi d-drittijiet, ir-responsabbiltajiet u l-miżuri li jeżistu għall-protezzjoni u s-sapport ta’ persuni b’diżabilità.

Is-sessjoni se tiffoka wkoll fuq kif il-leġiżlazzjoni tiġi użata fil-prattika, u se jkun hemm l-opportunità għall-parteċipanti li jagħmlu l-mistoqsijiet tagħhom u jieħdu sehem fid-diskussjoni.

Dettalji tas-Sessjoni

📅 Data: It-Tlieta, 27 ta’ Ottubru 2026
🕙 Ħin: 10:00 am
💻 Format: Online
🎙️ Kelliema Mistiedna: Dr Tiffany Ann Attard
⏱️ Tul: 60 minuta

Ir-reġistrazzjoni hija miftuħa sal-25 ta’ Ottubru 2026.

Il-parteċipanti li jeħtieġu interpretazzjoni bil-Lingwa tas-Sinjali huma ġentilment mitluba jirreġistraw sal-15 ta’ Ottubru 2026 sabiex ikun hemm biżżejjed żmien biex isiru l-arranġamenti meħtieġa.

Nota: Il-link se jintbagħat lil dawk kollha li jirreġistraw aktar qrib id-data tal-avveniment.

Irreġistra Hawn
https://crpd.epaper.mt/?nltr=MTQ3OzU5NjU7aHR0cHM6Ly9mb3Jtcy5jbG91ZC5taWNyb3NvZnQvcGFnZXMvcmVzcG9uc2VwYWdlLmFzcHg%2FaWQ9X1l3aWE5VkdRMEM0RXJuQnRZTEx1LUF6LTcwYU5zcEpsTjQxcEpYa1NhQlVSVkZEVDBGR1EwOHlWVTVaVEVKYVRVNUROVkF5VlVFMU5TNHUmcm91dGU9c2hvcnR1cmw7OzVjMDdmOGQ3YjRiOTNmMDg5YWE0NGVjNWYzNzJmMTZi

Disability Legislation Explained: Rights & Responsibilities
Join us for a 60-minute online session with Dr Tiffany Ann Attard (Registrar, Guardianship Board), providing an overview of disability legislation and the Guardianship Board, including the rights, responsibilities and safeguards in place to protect and support persons with disabilities.

The session will explore how these provisions apply in practice, with an opportunity for participants to ask questions and discuss the topic with our guest speaker.

Event Details

📅 Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 am
💻 Format: Online
🎙️ Guest Speaker: Dr Tiffany Ann Attard
⏱️ Duration: 60 minutes

Registration is open until 25 October 2026.

Participants who require sign language interpretation are kindly requested to register by 15 October 2026 to allow sufficient time for the necessary arrangements.

Note: A link will be sent closer to the date to everyone who registers.

Register Here
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=_Ywia9VGQ0C4ErnBtYLLu-Az-70aNspJlN41pJXkSaBURVFDT0FGQ08yVU5ZTEJaTU5DNVAyVUE1NS4u&route=shorturl

Fill | Online Information Session Date: 27th October 2026 Time: 10.00am–11:00am

The Autism Friendly Screening for the month of August is Shaun the Sheep- The Beast of Mossy Bottom on Sunday 11th October at 10:15am.

This screening is specially adapted to provide a relaxed, sensory-friendly environment for autistic children and their families.

Here’s what to expect.
What Makes This Screening Autism Friendly?
Early Start: Quieter foyer and cinema environment.
Lower Lighting: Dim lights in the foyer and cinema (brighter at the back for comfort).
No Music or Adverts: No foyer music, TV screens off, and no adverts before the movie.
Reduced Sound: Volume inside the cinema will be lower than usual.
Pre-Popped Popcorn: Fresh but pre-popped to reduce noise and visual stimulus.
Minimal Decorations: Fewer visual distractions in the foyer.
Manual Ticket Checks: No beeping from scanners.
Freedom to Move: Choose your seat and move around as needed during the film.
Bring Your Own Snacks: You can bring food and drinks from home.
Friendly Staff: Available at the door to assist if you wish to leave.
Tickets & Refunds: Standard Ticket Price Refund Available if your child decides not to attend before the movie starts.
No Refund if your child leaves after the movie begins.
Parking:
Cinema Car Park Promotion still applies—ask at the box office if you plan to stay longer in the area.

Everyone is welcome, and it's completely okay if children make noise or move around. This is a safe and understanding space—we're all in the same boat!

Booking link https://www.edencinemas.com.mt/shaun-the-sheep-the-beast-of-mossy-bottom

Huge, heart felt, thank you to Project Green for providing people with autism a dedicated session twice a week at Bugibba Water Park! ❤️❤️🙏🙏

It is truly appreciated 👍

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📢 Join Us for the ACTIVATE Final Conference!

🗓 2 October 2026
📍 St. Michael's Hospice, Sta. Venera

Discover the achievements of the ACTIVATE Project, where autistic youth across Europe have created resources and digital advocacy tools to strengthen self-advocacy, improve access to opportunities for autistic youths and raise autism acceptance.

The conference will bring together autistic young people, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and other stakeholders to explore the project's outcomes. Check out the project website https://neuroadvocacy.eu and ACTIVATE Project - Community of Practice (CoP)

🕣 Registration: 08:30
🕒 Event ends: 15:00

✅ RSVP by 29 September 2026 using this registration link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/NQERdFMsCg

Or through the QR code.

We look forward to welcoming you! 💙

Transitioning back to school can be a complex process, but with preparation and support, it can become a more manageable and positive experience for your child.

We’re so proud to share that after three years of heart, teamwork, and persistence, the Autism Parents Association together with Ħamrun Ħanin has opened two new sensory rooms at Guardian Angel School. These spaces include a calming white room designed to reduce overload and a multi-sensory space to support regulation, engagement, and growth. This has been a community effort from start to finish. Families, educators, supporters, all showing up with time, funds, and belief. To everyone who stood with us, thank you! These rooms are more than walls and equipment. They’re a promise to our children and youth that their needs matter and that they deserve spaces built for safety, comfort, and dignity.

Transitioning back to school can be complex, but with preparation and support, it can become a more manageable, positive experience for your child.

Only three sessions remaining this season at Bugibba Water Park.
Today (Tuesday 22 Sept), Thursday 24 Sept, and Tuesday 29 Sept.

Dedicated autism hours are from 5pm to 8pm.

HERE'S HOW TO BOOK
Option 1 Present a disability card upon arrival
Option 2 Present an official letter stating the diagnosis
Option 3 If you are an APA member, go to the Autism Parents Support Page and register on a booking form. https://www.facebook.com/groups/289242077868485

Water Park Information:
You and your children can stay for the full three hours.
The park may close without notice.
Siblings are welcome.
No height or age restrictions.
Users can play in any part of the water park.
All users are to be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult.
One accompanying adult per child.
Accompanying adult guardians are responsible for the user’s safety within the park at all times and may stay in the green areas. There is shade.
Accompanying adults are to be suitably attired. Adults wearing a bathing costume only will not be allowed in the water park.
Accompanying adults are not allowed in the designated play areas except for the marked green areas or should the individual require help.
Water Park Management will not assume responsibility for any possible injuries that could be sustained within the water park.
Water Park Management will not be held responsible for any damage, loss, or theft of any personal belongings. Personal belongings are to be placed in the available lockers.
No food or glass bottles/containers are allowed.
Only mineral water in plastic bottles is allowed.
No balls allowed.
No pets allowed.
No smoking, including electronic ci******es, is allowed.
Toilet facilities are available.
Toddlers need to be potty trained or wearing appropriate pull-up nappies. Babies wearing other forms of nappies will not be allowed to play in the water.
It is imperative that users make use of the appropriate play equipment for their height for safety reasons.
Only rubber-soled footwear and appropriate swimwear are allowed within these premises.
Children are to shower before and after entering the water. No shampoo, shower gels, or soap are permitted.
Wearing a cap/hat is recommended at all times.

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Issue 195 — Surviving Challenges with Autism “Surviving Challenges with Autism” is our theme this month, and while every parent worries about upcoming challenges.