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The ANCA World Autism Festival platform showcases individuals and organisations from all over the world providing
cultural experiences & common connections of humanity interactively, at each festival venue. The autistic
experience within the human & cultural experience embodies a universal & diverse language providing:
“A space where you realise you are not alone.” ~ Nina Roy, India
The Annual Regional and International Festivals provide opportunities for society within such mediums as cultural,
artistic, commerce, athletic, technology, leadership & mentorship exchanges.
The Opening Ceremony embodies the annual themes, shines a light on each countries contribution and celebrates
the talent from around the globe, whilst the Trade Show Exhibitors with Open Mic platforms & Performance
Art, experience the interactive time to share their products, services and innovations.
The AWARDS Ceremony highlights the achievements driven by a deep desire to use one’s talent and initiatives
creating an inclusive society for all embedded in cultures of tradition, nature, festivities and vision.
The annual interactive workshop presenters are purveyors of common goals highlighting effective solutions with
shared values and beliefs embedded in humanity and a desire to strive for common bonds, the common good.
Long lasting friendships are made across the globe, partnerships are created with shared life experiences & values,
new ideas and visions are fostered, opportunities emerge…
In this issue we share with you some examples of the experiences from delegates who attended the 2016
AWAF event – here is what they had to say:
“….Autistics are such a brilliant light in this often time isolating and competitive world; my hope, concerning
the 8th annual event in 2017, is that more individuals will be as fortunate as I was to attend, and that
they, too, can take away with them a sense of gratitude and connection….”
—Samantha Craft, M.Ed., Author of Everyday Asperger’s and Community Manage of ULTRA Testing.
WELCOME TO Quat Props
Showcasing the inventive works of Craig Quat, Wales
Introducing the JUGGLE BOARD, the World's first
platform to facilitate inclusive juggling. The JUGGLE
BOARD takes the traditional challenges of juggling &
adapts them to form a fully accessible environment.
Instead of throwing, it uses tracks to control the
balls so you can roll them back & forth. The JUGGLE
BOARD promotes healthy physical activity and social
engagement. Juggling is proven to improve brain
function, increase co-ordination, concentration & be a
great source of active relaxation.
“This is a good activity for my daughter or for a young
child. The board needs two people and uses eyes,
hands, and a pattern. Indeed, this board is very good
for kids; not even for Autistic kids only, but good for all.
After the Festival, I have thought about the board and
come up with some idea. This board can be developed
with an Android system with a small screen to setup a
pattern and for one child to control pattern and speed.”
—Omerjan Bore – AWAF delegate 2016, Canada
“His mathematically patterned way of thinking
creates a powerful flow. The flow people need to
break up old patterns. His fluid thinking and energy
are transferred to those he connects with through his
‘juggling’ work.
Watching the way he quickly differentiates his
alignment with each individual through the patterned
flow he facilitates is incredible. So engaging, helpful and
life changing for people of all ages and stages. Through
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