My Self | My Story

A central element of APAC 2025 will be an exhibition titled My Self | My Story. The exhibition is designed to provide a dedicated space for the voices within our community, showcasing a collection of digital stories shared by Autistic individuals, their families and networks, from across the globe.

The exhibition will offer a unique window into the diversity and richness of lived experience. Each story will serve as a powerful testament to resilience, strength, and the unique perspectives that enrich our world. Throughout the conference, the exhibition will evolve as new stories, gathered from delegates and conference participants, are added, creating a dynamic and responsive space for everyone to experience.

What does this mean for me and next steps?

A selection of works will be presented on screens within the conference, while a larger collection of stories will be accessible online in a virtual exhibition.

We invite you to be part of the exhibition and would be honoured to work with you to share your interpretation of My Self | My Story.

If you would like to be involved, please fill out the expression of interest form below.

Expression of Interest Submission

Terms and Conditions

By submitting your creative response (“Submission”) to the ‘My Self, My Story’ Expression of Interest (EOI), you agree to the following:

  1. Grant of Rights: You grant APAC a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, distribute, display, and publish your Submission, in whole or in part, for the purposes of the ‘My Self, My Story’ digital video series, associated online platforms, and any related exhibitions or promotional materials.
  2. Editorial Adjustments: You acknowledge and agree that APAC may make necessary editorial adjustments to your Submission for the purposes of:
    1. Visual and technical consistency (e.g., formatting, resolution, file type).
    2. Ensuring accessibility (e.g., captioning, audio descriptions).
    3. Maintaining a cohesive narrative flow within the series.
    4. These adjustments will not alter or manipulate the core content or meaning of your Submission.
  3. Content Integrity: APAC guarantees that the substantive content and personal message of your Submission will not be altered, manipulated, or misrepresented.
  4. Public Viewing Guidelines: You understand that all Submissions will be reviewed to ensure they comply with public viewing guidelines and are suitable for a diverse audience. Submissions that do not meet these guidelines may not be selected for inclusion.
  5. Online and Exhibition Use: You consent to your Submission being featured online (e.g., website, social media platforms) and within any physical or virtual exhibitions related to the ‘My Self, My Story’ project.
  6. Attribution: APAC will provide appropriate attribution to you as the creator of the Submission.
  7. Withdrawal: You understand that once a submission is published online, it may be difficult to remove. If you wish to withdraw your submission from the project before publication, you must notify APAC in writing.
  8. Release: You release APAC from any liability arising from the use of your Submission as described in these terms and conditions.
  9. Confirmation: By submitting your EOI, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these terms and conditions.