A Better Way Forward
September 14, 2023
We guide autism policy in Canada by bringing research and community perspectives together.
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Autism Alliance of Canada
A Global Discussion on National Autism Strategies Brings Lived Experience to the Forefront
August 4, 2023
At the United Nations’ 16th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP16), an esteemed group of diverse panelists shared insights to build a more comprehensive and effective global approach to supporting Autistic people and promoting their full participation in all aspects of society.
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Federal Budget Expands Ready, Willing & Able Across Canada
June 1, 2023
We are pleased to announce that the national employment program, Ready, Willing and Able (RWA), has secured funding necessary to ensure its continued delivery until at least October 2027. RWA is designed to increase the labour force participation of job seekers with an intellectual disability or on the autism spectrum.
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Autism Alliance of Canada Applauds Adoption of Federal Framework to Support Autistic People in Canada
March 29, 2023
On March 28, 2023, by unanimous consent, Bill S-203, “An Act respecting a federal framework on autism spectrum disorder,” was adopted at Report Stage and Third Reading in the House of Commons.
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CALS2023 Artist Spotlight: Introducing Benjamin Lachapelle
March 23, 2023
We are excited to announce that Benjamin Lachapelle has been selected as the artist whose work will be presented to the recipient of the 2nd Annual Jim and Ginette Munson Autism Leadership Award at our 9th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit (CALS2023).
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In recognition of International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2022—Live from Ottawa
December 9, 2022
December 3 was the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.
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CAHS Assessment on Autism Report is Now Available
May 12, 2022
The Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) releases the Assessment of the Autism report: “Autism in Canada: Considerations for future public policy development.“
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Seeking participants: Examining Criminal Justice with Autistic Adults in Canada
May 6, 2022
Autism Alliance of Canada announces the launch of Examining Criminal (In)Justice Across the Autism Spectrum, a project aimed at studying the experiences and perceptions Autistic people have of the criminal justice system.
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Policy Development Working Group Announcement for Summer 2022: Accessibility, Developmental Disabilities, and Employment
May 6, 2022
Autism Alliance of Canada launches a policy development working group in partnership with Inclusion Canada, aimed at inclusive employment through the development of policy recommendations on accessibility for developmental disabilities.
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Announcing the 2022 Autism Alliance of Canada-Kids Brain Health Policy Development Practicum Fellows
April 22, 2022
Autism Alliance of Canada announces the recipients of the 2022 Autism Alliance of Canada-Kids Brain Health Network Policy Development Practicum Fellowship. The fellows will be gathering information on national autism strategies from countries that have signed the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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