The 1st food fair was held at the civic centre. More than 60 organisations took part and it was officially launched by YB Dr. Tiki Lafe, Deputy Minister of National Unity and Community Development.
The then Minister of Social Development and Urbanisation, YB Dato’ Seri Dr. James Masing launched the sale of SAA 1st Food Fair tickets.
SAA became an affiliated member of the Social Welfare Council of Sarawak.
SAA Resource and Educational Centre was set up at No.9, Lorong 5, Jalan Durian Burung 93350 Kuching. Starting with an initial class of three students and one teacher, the centre had four teachers and ten students by the end of the year.
SAA was registered as a non-profit charitable organization.
An inaugural meeting of the Sarawak Autistic Association (SAA) was initiated by Charles Siaw and Roselind Wee at their residence at No. 26, Lorong 4, Lian Kwong Garden, Off Jalan Sungai Maong Tengah, Kuching.