Autism Parents Association

23/10/2026

Guardianship
Disability Legislation Explained: Rights & Responsibilities.

During this session, you will learn about disability legislation and the role of the Guardianship Board, how these apply in practice, and the safeguards available to protect and support people with disabilities.

Save the date and join us online!
Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Time: 10:00 am

Guest Speakers:
Dr Tiffany Ann Attard, Registrar, Guardianship Board
Mr Gregory Michael Ellul, Director, Guardianship Unit
Link to join: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81595464324...
Please note that the information session will be delivered in Maltese. However, the PowerPoint presentation slides will be in English, and an English summary of the slides will also be provided.
Sign language interpretation will also be available throughout the session.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you online.

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Kind regards,
Lorraine Attard Pleven
Awareness Raising Manager
CRPD, G5 Offices, Psaila Street,
Birkirkara BKR 9077, Malta. Get Directions
CALL +356 2226 7600
SMS ONLY +356 7978 8555 (Hearing impaired & Deaf)
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Join us for a 60-minute online session with guest speakers Dr Tiffany Ann Attard (Registrar, Guardianship Board) and Mr Gregory Micheal Ellul (Director, Guardianship Unit).

The session will provide 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.

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

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

20/10/2026

From Malta Blue Parking

Hello Autism Parents Association

For some autistic people and their families, knowing what is nearby before leaving home can make an outing easier to plan. I thought your parent community might find a map of toilets, Blue Badge parking and AED locations useful.

I’m Perrie Sciberras, the person behind Malta Blue Parking. I have built this website myself to help disabled people, Blue Badge holders, families and carers find useful places when they need them.

The map brings together Blue Badge parking, public toilets and AED (defibrillator) locations across Malta and Gozo. Having that information in one place can make everyday trips easier to plan.

The system is ready and tested. It is 100% free for everyone to use and will remain free forever. I am not asking your organisation for funds, donations or paid promotion—just help getting this resource in front of people who could benefit.

I am also inviting local businesses to support the disabled community through Blue Points rewards, so people can support businesses that choose to support inclusion as the programme grows.

Kind regards,
Perrie Sciberras
Malta Blue Parking

Community-reported Blue Badge parking across Malta and Gozo. Availability is not guaranteed.

10/10/2026

The Autism Friendly Screening for 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.

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.
Intermission Included: With low music.
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!

https://www.edencinemas.com.mt/shaun-the-sheep-the-beast-of-mossy-bottom?fbclid=IwY2xjawU25atleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBWJyaWQRMFZOOUdqR2h3RlB2Y0x6UDNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe4S9YkXOIE0vjk7de6LFHvWANTCmfm1IQuhH5j9EUoyg3nhzGT2LMgTVnVAM_aem_yXqekoJkVx2BMnC7GE9Q_g

08/10/2026

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

Date: 27th October 2026 Time: 10.00am–11:00am

06/10/2026

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

01/10/2026

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 👍

28/09/2026

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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! 💙

23/09/2026

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.

23/09/2026

23/09/2026

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.