Tuesday 02 April 2024 17:00
On the occasion of World Autism Awareness Day, on Tuesday, April 2nd at 19:00, liminal, in collaboration with the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) and TheHappyAct, offers a workshop aimed at informing about autism spectrum disorders.
This event aims to inform the public about autism and neurodiversity, the barriers and exclusion experienced by individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as ways to include autistic people in society.
Speakers
Melanie Zahariadis, a student, introduces visitors to the world of autism through her experience. Maria Karakasidou, Co-founder of TheHappyAct and Accessibility Advisor, shares her expertise on adapted tours for individuals on the autism spectrum. Christos Karakasidis, Founder of TheHappyAct and Managing Director, discusses sensory accessibility, under which conditions individuals on the autism spectrum can enjoy everyday life, entertainment, and culture without barriers.
A few words about autism World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated every year on April 2nd, by a decision of the UN General Assembly, with the aim of informing the global public opinion about autism spectrum disorders. According to the World Health Organization, today 1 in 100 children are on the autism spectrum. Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder part of the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) group. The term "spectrum" refers to the range and complexity of expressions, challenges, and abilities, which vary for each individual. Like all of us, every individual on the autism spectrum is unique. With this in mind, the symbol adopted by relevant organizations around the world is the infinity symbol, representing diversity and difference.
The event will be offered with simultaneous interpretation in Greek Sign Language.
Tuesday 04/02, 19.00 Duration: 90' Maker Space
Free entrance
For your convenience, you can register by sending an email at tours@snfcc.org or by calling 216 8091000.
All areas of the SNFCC are accessible to people with disabilities.
This event comes under a grant by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).
