Be a part of Autscape
The Autscape committee members welcome your support in the planning and running of our Conference.
There are various ways of taking part, to varying degrees.
Join the board
To run for the board (the organising committee), submit a nomination. Please see the Call For Nominations.
General request
We may send a request through the chat list Autscape-chat or to previous attendees of Autscape.
Plan list
You can join Autscape-plan which is a chat list similar to Autscape-chat but specifically for planning the next conference. You will receive emails but do not need to get involved unless you feel you want to.
For joining information see “Joining a list”, below.
Subcommittee lists
You can join a subcommittee - these groups each have their own chair and deal with specific areas. You can join as many as you want and with no need to remain if you feel they are not for you. There is a place for anyone who wants to help whether or not they have specific skills or interests.
Briefly, these fall into:
- Youth (Chair – Elaine). Research into potential childcare providers and liaison with chosen provider to ensure an Autism-friendly childcare programme. Compliance with relevant child legislation.
- Fundraising (Chair – Yo). Planning the fundraising strategy, contacting and supplying information to organisations who may support Autscape, and writing 'end of grant' reports.
- Programme (Chair – Trish). Planning the conference programme, sending out the call for proposals, contacting potential presenters and creating the programme guide.
- Publicity and Publications (Chair – Martijn). Drafting Autscape adverts for AS related magazines, email lists and online forums. Creating the brochure and feedback forms for Autscape.
- Technical (Chair – Peter ). Keeping the website up to date, testing and documenting the registration system and any other new or changed systems and providing technical and Audio/Visual advice for the committee.
- Venue (Chair – Kalen). Investigating potential venues for future Autscapes. Advising people about the current Autscape venue and creating information guides.
For joining information see “Joining a list” below.
Joining a list
To join a list go to the mailing list page. There you will see a table of the lists you can join.
- To subscribe to any list, select the subscription link under actions and follow the instructions shown on the next screen.
- To unsubscribe to any list click on the appropriate unsubscription link under actions and follow the instructions shown on the next screen.
Working groups
You can join a working group. These are set up for specific tasks.
- Merchandise. This group arranges to sell things of interest to people at Autscape, like Autscape mugs, T-shirts etc.
- News. This group makes a newsletter which is distributed to members of Autscape.
- Transport. This group researches transport links near the venue and arranges coaches, taxis etc. to get people the last few miles to the venue.
If you experience any difficulties subscribing or any other list difficulties please contact the Organising Committee.
And Finally
Remember, all contributions are welcome and tasks can vary tremendously. There is no obligation so you can do as much or as little as you feel able. Do not be put off by your own perceived lack of experience or ability, you may well realise you have an ability others lack – our skills often complement each others'.