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Smarter Launches Two New Vans By Azaraimy HH
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Society for the Management of Autism Related Issues in Training, Education and Resources (Smarter) Brunei yesterday launched two new vans in its bid to establish itself as a recognised centre to tackle autism-related issues in the country.

Smarter is also set to launch a centre, Brunei Autism Centre for Adults (Baca), in two weeks.
One of the vans was acquired with proceeds from a recent charity event, while the other was donated by Baiduri Bank, Brunei Shell Petroleum and BIDB Bank.

According to Smarter Brunei Secretary Hajijah bte Haji Moktal, the Charity Evening for Smarter, organised by medical students of the Institute of Medicine, Universiti Brunei Darussalarn on February 2, collected some $70,000 in donation.

She said some of the proceeds went to the van, while the rest may be used for the construction of a swimming pool at the centre.
Meanwhile, the centre organised a visual strategy workshop for parents of autistic children.
Hajijah said the centre frequently runs workshops for parents to assist them in handling their children while informing them on issues related to autism.
She also said the centre will launch Baca soon to provide autistic adults a place to advance their training and education.
Smarter Brunei is run mainly by parents of autistic children, with strong support from public and private sectors, as well as philanthropists.
In its early days of inception, the centre fought for public understanding on autism as well as the need to provide these children with proper facilities and training programmes. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin