Impact Report
On April 4-5, 2022, Autism Alliance of Canada hosted the 8th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit (CALS2022). Over 300 participants, presenters, panelists and moderators came together from across the country to learn about and weigh in on autism policy in Canada. Our goal was to have a variety of topics and ideas presented that will promote stimulating discussion between participants.
Autism Alliance of Canada hosts the 8th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit
Themes
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Equity, Diversity and Social Inclusion in Policy Development
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The Evolution of Evidence-Informed Supports across the Lifespan
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Progress in Employment Programs and Disability Supports
Platform
In-person satellite sites in Calgary AB, Burlington ON, Durham ON, Brampton ON, and Whitehorse YT.
Virtual: Whova
Program & Presenters
CALS2022 was delivered through a hybrid virtual and in-person model. The goal of this model was to create an innovative, collaborative and pivotal conference for Autistic people, their families, and those who support them. For the first time, both days of the conference were translated, allowing attendees across Canada, whether their preferred language is French or English, to attend CALS2022. Live translation enabled us to make our event more accessible than ever before.
Jim and Ginette Munson Autism Leadership Award
In 2021, Autism Alliance of Canada created The Jim and Ginette Munson Autism Leadership Award, in recognition of the unflagging determination and leadership shown by The Honourable Jim Munson, former member of the Senate of Canada, and his wife, Ginette Munson.
The recipient of the 1st Annual Jim and Ginette Munson Autism Leadership Award was Whitney Hodgins
Supporters
The advocacy and work of Autism Alliance of Canada has been critical to ensuring Canadians on the autism spectrum are included in every aspect of society. We are all working together on this mission, and I believe all Canadians can be proud of the progress we have made working in partnership with Canadians and organizations like Autism Alliance of Canada.
