PAST AND UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
2018
Everyone Can Draw Digital Art Workshop
Field Trip: Cowboy Town Tuaran
Workshop: Empowering Families & Carers
Autism Awareness-Acceptance Month 2018
CitaCita Outreach Program
Arts & Disability International Conference 2018
Site Visit: SAC3 & Seoul Jung-gu Community Rehabilitation Centre
Workshop: Empowering Teachers & Trainers (Part B)
2017
Workshop: Empowering Teachers & Trainers (Part A)
Walk-Wheelathon 2017
Sensory Movie: The Smurfs
Intergalactic Night Run 2017
Conteng Bah 2017
Fourth Walk for Autism Sabah 2017
Workshop: Celebrate Autism
2016
Site Visit: CFFM Papar
Workshop: Bead Making
Sensory Movie: Finding Dory
Allianz Bank Insurance Talk
Fact: Individuals with disabilities are not insured by most insurance agencies. We organised a free insurance coverage talk by Allianz Bank for parents who have children with disabilities.
World Mental Health Day 2016
Puzzle Prints Sheltered Workshop
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice (KAP) Survey
UNICEF Malaysia and Anthrologica conducted a research survey to better understand the lives of children with disabilities in Malaysia. The study seeks to understand the root causes and drivers of stigma and discrimination, and how these impact the lives of children with disabilities, their parents and caregivers. Focus group discussions and interviews with representatives of organisations, and workshops with children with disabilities and those without disabilities.
An Insight Into Autism Sabah
Third Walk for Autism Sabah 2016
CitaCita Learning Centre Kota Marudu
2015
Second Walk for Autism Sabah 2015
2014
Autism Awareness Drama
Jointly organised with Green Leaf Theatre House, the play was focused on creating awareness into Autism, as it depicted the everyday life of a family who has a child with Autism.
First Walk for Autism Sabah 2014
2013
Parent Training Series
Jointly organised with Majlis Perkhidmatan Masyarakat Sabah (MPMS), we held a parent training series titled "Building Language and Communication at Home" from 11th May to 27th July 2013.
Awareness Seminar in Kota Belud
We jointly organised a "Kesedaran Autisme" seminar in Kota Belud, Sabah with SK Pekan Kota Belud on 15th April 2013 for the local community (parents and educators).
2012
Ninth Autism Awareness Month
2011
Awareness Seminar in Keningau
We jointly organised a "Kesedaran Autisme" seminar in Keningau, Sabah with Hospital Mesra on 7th May 2011 for the local community (parents and educators).
Eight Autism Awareness Month
We jointly organised an Autism Awareness Carnival from 29th - 30th April 2011 at Centre Point Sabah (Karnival Kesedaran Autisme) with Hospital Mersra, Hospital Queen Elizabeth (Bahagian Pergigian), Jabatan Kebajikan Am Sabah, Jabatan Pelajaran Negeri Sabah and University Malaysia Sabah for the general public.
CitaCita: Awards & Recognition
2010
Journeys: Autism & Adolescence
Seventh Autism Awareness Month
2009
Golf for Charity
A joint project with Majlis Perkhidmatan Masyarakat Sabah (MPMS) for the general public.
Forum & Workshop: Inclusive Education
We organised a forum and workshop on Inclusive Education for children with disabilities at 1Borneo Grand Ballroom on 24th October 2009 for parents and educators.
Sixth Autism Awareness Month
East Coast Autism Awareness Drive
Dialogue: OKU Card
2008
Second NECIC in Sabah
We organised the second National Early Childhood Intervention Conference (NECIC) in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Fifth Autism Awareness Month
We celebrated our fifth Autism Awareness Month in August 2008 by publishing articles written by families who have children with Autism in Daily Express and organising an awareness talk for the general public.
Sutera Harbour 7K Run
Welfare Month 2008
2007
Fourth Autism Awareness Month
We celebrated our fourth Autism Awareness Month in August 2007 by publishing articles on Autism in Borneo Post and creating a poster campaign for clinics and hospitals.
Training: ABA
We organised a training on Applied Verbal Behaviour (ABA) on 4th May 2007 for parents and educators.
Workshop: Advocacy
We co-organised an Advocacy Workshop with Seri Mengasih Centre and JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) on 13th January 2007 for parents, educators and policy makers.
2006
First NECIC in Penang
We co-organised the 1st National Early Childhood Intervention Conference (NECIC) in Penang for parents, educators, professionals and policy makers.
Third Autism Awareness Month
We held our third Autism Awareness Month in August 2006. We organised an open day at CitaCita Learning Centre, awareness programs for children with Autism, and a drama entitled "Life on the Spectrum" (life of a family who has a son with Autism).
Awareness Talk: Children with Learning Disabilities
An awareness talk on children with learning disabilities was held in June 2006, a joint project with PACOS (Partners of Community Organisations in Sabah).
Seven Training Modules
The seven (7) training modules on various topics relating to children with special needs was held from March to October 2006 for parents and educators.
2005
Paper Presentation in UMS
We were invited to present a paper at UMS (University Malaysia Sabah) on services available in Sabah for people with special educational needs.
EI Paper Presentation in Shah Alam
We were invited to present a paper on Early Intervention in Shah Alam, Kuala Lumpur.
Second Autism Awareness Month
We held our second Autism Awareness Month in April 2005.
Nine Training Modules
The nine (9) training modules on various topics relating to children with special needs was held from April to October 2005 for parents and educators.
2004
Awareness Talk & Workshop: Dyslexia
An awareness talk and workshop on Dyslexia was held on 9th October 2004 for parents and educators.
First Autism Awareness Month
We held our first Autism Awareness Month in April 2004.
Four Training Modules
The four (4) training modules on various topics relating to children with special needs was held from January to September 2004 for educators.
2003
Seven Training Modules
The seven (7) training modules on various topics relating to children with special needs was held from January to September 2003 for educators.
2002
Seminar: Diet Intervention
A seminar on Diet Intervention for children with special needs was held on 30th October 2002 for parents.
2001
Exhibition: Autism
An exhibition on Autism Spectrum Disorder was held on 11th June 2001 for the general public.
2000
Seminar: Autism
A seminar on Autism was held on 23rd October 2000 for parents, educators and professionals.
1999
Workshop: Autism
A workshop on Autism was held on 22nd October 1999 for parents and educators.
Workshop: Dyslexia
A workshop on Dyslexia was held on 11th May 1999 for parents and educators.
1998
Seminar: Dyslexia
A seminar on Dyslexia was held on 14th November 1998, a joint project with Rotary Club Kota Kinabalu for parents and educators.
1996
CitaCita Learning Centre Kota Kinabalu
CitaCita Learning Centre Kota Kinabalu was set up in 1996 to provide Multi Disciplinary Services (Speech Therapy, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Applied Behaviour Analysis, Picture Exchange Communication System) for children with learning disabilities. The project was made possible by Sutera Harbour Resort.