APAC Global 2011
Naturally Autistic® ANCA® Store, Gibsons, B.C., Canada
The first day at the ANCA® Store in Molly’s Lane, Gibsons, British Columbia, Canada. The very first, history making all autistic store, with products from the autistic community around the world. This is a dream come true for all of us at ANCA®. 
What a great opportunity for our Global Autistic Community!
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Community
April Autism Awareness month 2011 – Rainbow Day and World Autism Day. A local Sunshine Coast Elementary School supported this event by learning first hand from a coloring book created by Radio Show Host and founder of AutismHWY.com Kelly Green. The school teacher spent a great deal of time sharing her knowledge about how the autistic mind works, with the Grade 1 children in the classroom. They created their own understanding of the autistic brain processing system and they also had fun coloring the “Rainbow Day Masks - (see photos below)
Today, Saturday, April 16, 2011 – AutismHWY and founder kelly Green go to the community with APAC GLOBAL goes LOCAL event Chalk festival. Author and radio host Jan Beaver Coad also joined in the FUN activities and Naturally Autistic ANCA had their radio show to connect Kelly’s event in Azuza, California, USA with ANCA’s event here in Sechelt on the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada. To see photos on Kelly’s blog click the link here CHALK FESTIVAL
Naturally Autistic ANCA’s team went to Sechelt, on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia and took ANCA’s families to the community! Listen to our radio show Autistic People, People First, to hear what participants and our listeners had to say
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Excitement is in the air as all the artists begin to set up and prepare for their chalk work. Kelly Green of AutismHwy and her inspiration Wyatt have done an amazing job of arranging community support from sponsors: California Burgers Artist BJ Lane ANCA Naturally Autistic Sensitive Sweets Paco’s Mexican Restaurant Dr Andor The Edge of the World Clothing Glendora Motor Cars Paint Bucket Inc Colonial Pharmacy Covina Valley Cyclery Rosemary Johnson & Associates of Monrovia Autism Movement Therapy Valley View Drugs San Dimas Liquors Bubbles Make Him Smile Frisella’s Roastery, Simon Rents & The Candy Connection Thanks to all who provided chalk, services & support for this inaugural event! ~ Jan Beaver Coad NEW VIDEO by “Rethinking Autism” Special Autism Rainbow Day Give Aways …. be quick! 
To celebrate Autism Rainbow Day, we are giving away copies of Making Friends with Autism by Kelly Green, The Angel who was Accidentally Born on Earth by Miwa Stynes and 12 month subscriptions to the ground breaking international autistic magazine Naturally Autistic ® (produced entirely by autistic people at Naturally Autistic ® ANCA ®). To win one of these wonderful prizes, all you have to do is register your family to participate in Autism Rainbow Day on Friday 1st April at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/autismrainbowdayregistration, then reply to this email to let us know you have registered. If you have already registered, simply reply to this email advising that you have already registered and under what name. There are limited prizes, so be quick. HAPPY RAINBOWS J Yours sincerely, Shane & Allison Dix Founders Rainbowland Autism Services & Autism Rainbow Day Welcome to our Naturally Autistic® ANCA® Community pages. These pages are part of our ’2011 Autistic People Awareness Campaign” – APAC Global. 
Our Global Community Membership will share a kaleidoscope of personal experiences, expressions, lifestyles, accomplishments and how autistic people can interact effectively to gain self-esteem, confidence and a sense of purpose.
We look forward to sharing our personal journey with our local and now international Naturally Autistic® ANCA® Community via documented video footage, streamed interviews and community conversations in discussion. UPCOMING INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY EVENT APRIL 01, 2011 RAINBOW DAY – created by Allison Dix and her husband Shane of http://www.rainbowlandautismservices.com
Autism Rainbow Day Patron & Ambassadors
DONNA WILLIAMS ~ Patron ~ Donna Williams is an Australian born artist who was diagnosed with autism in 1991. She acquired functional speech in late childhood, experienced homelessness from an early age, but went on to resume education and became a qualified teacher with an honors degree in Sociology and a degree in Linguistics, a renowned public speaker in the field of autism and a professional autism consultant since 1996. She is the author of two international bestselling autobiographies and has 10 published books including 4 text books. As a screenwriter, she wrote the screenplay to “Nobody Nowhere”, the first book in her 4 book autobiographical series. That screenplay is currently under option to become a Hollywood film. She is an professional artist, singer-songwriter and published poet. She now lives with her husband in Australia. www.donnawilliams.net “As a person diagnosed with autism who has been an autism consultant since 1996, I have seen autism come to be seen as Autism and those autisms broken down into addressable ‘autism fruit salads’. I have seen autistic reduced to the adjective it once was and non-autistic people find their own relatable autistic moments. I have seen stereotypes busted and seen human beings inspired to be more than their condition. I have seen the miracles not just of what those once written off can teach us but also the miracles of those without autism who have learned so much from those with it.” Donna Williams
LEONORA GREGORY-COLLURA ~ Ambassador ~ Author of ‘Anthony’s Story, Leonora was diagnosed in the early 1990′s, and is a graduate Teacher from London’s Royal Ballet; a teacher, choreographer, writer, lecturer, consultant and co-founder of ANCA Consulting Inc. and the non-profit ANCA Foundation. Leonora’s writings and direct teaching on the cognitive development of autistic children have made her a sought after teacher and speaker. Her tireless support of autistic children and adults has impacted greatly on the lives of Autistic People throughout Canada and the U.S.A. Leonora has been teaching children and adults for over 30 years. Leonora is quickly becoming a pioneer in a new and inspiring movement for the international autistic community, launching with her husband, Charlie Collura, many innovative and culturally changing products through her company Naturally Autistic ® ANCA ®. www.naturallyautistic.com Diagnosed in the early 1990′s, Leonora is a graduate Teacher from London’s Royal Ballet; a teacher, choreographer, writer, lecturer, consultant and co-founder of ANCA Consulting Inc. and the non-profit ANCA Foundation. Charlie Collura Vice President, of the AWARD winning company, ANCA Consulting Inc.
www.naturallyautistic.com “We must start ‘bridging the gap’ in our understanding of what it is to be autistic or to have autism and in doing so, raise the awareness for the children and families in the next generation to come, not with fear of the unknown but with knowledge of what is known – what is known from the autistic people themselves. Autistic children do grow to be adults. Isolation has proven not to work, inclusion with other children, peer interaction and learning through play – a right to be bestowed to all human beings – is a proven objective, for all children to grow, develop and learn to participate equally in society.” Leonora Gregory-Collura
TONY ZAPPIA MP ~ Ambassador ~ Tony began full-time work in 1969 with the ANZ Bank. From 1976 to 1980, Tony was employed as a research officer to Senator Jim Cavanagh. Between 1981 and 2007, Tony part-owned and operated a local fitness centre. He was also an Australian power lifting champion and an accredited fitness and weight training instructor. Tony served as an elected member with the City of Salisbury between 1977 and 2007 and served on many different boards, committees and community organizations. From 1997 to 2007 Tony was Mayor of Salisbury. Under his leadership, the City of Salisbury became a world leader in environmental and water management. “Children with autism have their individual personalities and unique abilities. Like other children they also have their dreams, hopes and aspirations. They need to be understood and given the support that they need to develop their skills and talents. A better understanding of autism by all will give hope to them and to their families. It will also ensure that they are not excluded from what life has to offer.” Tony Zappa MP ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ APAC Global 2011 goes local, regional, national under our GLOBAL initiative. The event below was held February 12, 2011 at Sunny Crest Mall, Gibsons, B.C., Canada – The Sunshine Coast. More about the event in our FREE March online newsletter. http://autismhwy.com/blog/ Click this link to read about AutismHWY.com’s APAC GLOBAL goes LOCAL in GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA, USA.
Naturally Autistic ANCA’s “Coffee Lovers” Challenge labels was VOTED on by the general public who attended our first APAC Global goes LOCAL campaign/event on the Sunshine Coast, BC, Canada. The winning label will be announced in our FREE March online international newsletter. We want to thank the artists, Sarah Daisey van Diesel, Scott Jackson and Jan Beaver Coad for their wonderful artwork, contribution to the Global Autistic Community and their dedicated participation – encouraging others in our community to join in the AUTISTIC PEOPLE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN GLOBALLY AT YOUR LOCAL LEVEL! We also want to thank Kelly Green of http://www.autismhwy.com and Allison Dix of http://www.rainbowladnautismservices.com for donating coloring sheets toward making this event a fun event for families.
http://media.causes.com/1013685?p_id=65127984&%3Bs=fb_feed&ref=nf ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ APAC Global 2011 goes local, regional, national under our GLOBAL initiative – read about some of the people making an impact and a difference – ANCA’s Global Team 
http://www.naturallyautistic.com/founders/autistic-people-ancas-online-team/
APAC – Autistic People Awareness Campaign
Just in from Kelly Green – APAC Global goes local will partner with http://www.autismhwy.com read further the CALL for communities working together on global projects “Creating ART for Autism Awareness is a fun way to engage the community to learn more and respect the talents within our community.Look for opportunities to group together and work with businesses in this regard. Find out if a mural or a sidewalk chalk-art festival can be a possibility. If not in the community ~check with your farmers markets, schools, libraries and Drs. offices! The time is right for this and I believe we can all spark change. If we all grow awareness in our local areas we can connect that awareness GLOBALLY!! Beautifying the world with art and the best of intentions!Join US and HAVE FUN!!” ~ Below are photos of ANCA monthly Group preparing artwork for the APAC Global goes local event in their local community on February 12, 2011 – when the COFFEE LOVERS label challenge gets voted on by the general public.
View our international guests and listen to our international radio shows by clicking links below http://www.naturallyautistic.com/radio-show/february-2011-radio-series-all-in-the-family/ http://www.naturallyautistic.com/radio-show/january-radio-series-reflections/
Join our international cause by clicking this button: Online with Scott Jackson – Article contributed by Scott to his online fb friends, it seemed appropriate to share with our website membership here as part of our APAC Global initiative.
Celebration From Within – January 27, 2011
SunnyCrest Mall, Gibsons, BC, Canada – Saturday, February 12, 2011 - Naturally Autistic ANCA & online ‘Coffee Lovers’ challenge California, USA – Date and time TBA - AutismHWY.com South Australia – April 01, 2011 – RainbowDay Autism Global Awareness Campaign Autism Poem – Rainbows in a row, by Erik Estabrook For Allison Dix who got me to think about rainbows lately. I am lucky Io see rainbows, you are lucky to have seen one but I see rainbows in a row this one has a pattern that shines magenta bright, the next one has colors lemon yellow, they shine for understanding, they shine for love they shine with a glow that birghtens over the sun what’s extra special is these rainbows can care they just need you to learn listen and be aware we are shining brightly because one may always show, just open your heart feel your spark, and let your rainbow glow! This logo was created by Kristie Dix , Allison’s talented aspie daughter!
California, USA – Date and time TBA - http://www.AutismHWY.com 
Kelly Green with Temple Grandin, Jan 28, 2011
Click link to learn more about AutismHWY.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNJS8XAO-vg http://www.hopeandfreedomfilmfestival.org/ Contact Kelly Green at http://www.AutismHWY.com for information on how YOU can get your community involved in APAC GLOBAL goes LOCAL in your community. Vancouver, BC, Canada – September 30 – October 2, 2011 - Autistic People International Convention and 2nd annual International Naturally Autistic People AWARDS – Full schedule of event and registration forms, ticket sales, program etc… will be posted Spring 2011 View our inaugural international 2010 Naturally Autistic People AWARDS slide show of the event or click the link below to see the LIVE Video footage http://www.naturallyautistic.com/videos/2010-inaugural-international-naturally-autistic-people-awards/ ***NEW*** to our website you will really enjoy the video quality of this organisation http://www.rethinkingautism.com/RethinkingAutism/Home.html ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Autistic Chef - coming soon in our monthly newsletter: **Keep connected, more upcoming information by first week February, 2011
