Autism Alliance of Canada is now a charitable organization!
October 18, 2024
Autism Alliance of Canada is thrilled to share that the organization is officially recognized as a registered charity in Canada as of June 7th, 2024!
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News
Autism Alliance of Canada Welcomes the Long-Awaited Autism Strategy but Urgent Action Still Needed
September 26, 2024
Canada's Autism Strategy marks a step forward for Autistic Canadians and their families. We still need more tangible actions to translate the Strategy into meaningful on-the-ground support and resources.
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Canada’s Autism Strategy Signals Progress, But Autistic People and Their Families Still Await Action on Key Promises
September 26, 2024
(Toronto, ON) September 26th 2024- Autism Alliance of Canada welcomes the release of Canada’s first Autism Strategy, seeing it as a critical step forward, but there is much more work to be done to ensure real change for Autistic Canadians and their families.
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Charting a Path to Inclusion: Realizing the Promise of Canada’s National Autism Strategy
July 25, 2024
At least one million Canadians are autistic, which is approximately the population of Winnipeg or New Brunswick. Yet, despite that significant number, autistic people in Canada face significant barriers to full participation in society; encountering discrimination, stigma, poorer health and educational outcomes, and alarmingly low employment rates compared to their non-autistic counterparts. This stark reality violates their human rights and demands urgent action.
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Empowering Autistic Canadians: Autism Alliance of Canada’s Key Recommendations for Federal Budget 2025
July 24, 2024
Autism Alliance of Canada is pleased to present its 2025 federal budget recommendations to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance. We have created a comprehensive Pre-Budget Consultation Toolkit. This resource includes our template, guidelines, and tips to support you as you develop your brief.
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A tribute to Cynthia Carroll
July 12, 2024
As Cynthia Carroll moves on to a new professional challenge, leaving Autism Nova Scotia and joining the government of Nova Scotia’s public service, we at Autism Alliance of Canada take this moment to recognize her tremendous contributions to the many successes of Autism Alliance of Canada (formerly known as CASDA) and her leading by example.
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Pandemic Canadian Autism Needs Assessment Survey Results Now Available
May 17, 2024
Nationwide survey gathering responses from 1,334 Autistic people and caregivers demonstrates continuing and lasting impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Autistic people in Canada.
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CALS2024 Artist Spotlight: Introducing Elsbeth Dodman
May 3, 2024
Elbseth Dodman is an autistic artist living in London Ontario. Her work was presented to Siyu (Suzanna) Chen, recipient of the 3rd Annual Jim and Ginette Munson Autism Leadership Award at our 10th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit (CALS2024).
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Siyu (Suzanna) Chen Presented with Third Annual Jim & Ginette Munson Autism Leadership Award (2024)
May 3, 2024
Siyu (Suzanna) Chen, an autistic person who is passionate about disability equality and youth leadership, was presented with theThird Annual Jim & Ginette Munson Autism Leadership Award during the 10th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit hosted by Autism Alliance of Canada (2024).
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10th Summit Brings Together Canada’s Leading Autism Advocates and Experts, United in Their Call for a National Autism Strategy
April 24, 2024
Autism Alliance of Canada hosted the 10th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit (CALS2024), a three-day event that welcomed Autistic persons, family members, researchers, politicians, service providers and policy makers from across the country. CALS2024 focused on informing policies that addresses the diverse needs of Autistic people and their families, implementing policies, programs, services and supports with the potential to strengthen the impact of the national autism strategy and innovating through the valuable processes, promising and emerging practices, ideas, and research that can advance our collective work.
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