December 1, 2021
Autism Alliance of Canada urges prioritization of a national autism strategy in the wake of BC announcing the implementation of a new service system for neurodiverse children that prevents access to individualized funding for families.
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September 1, 2021
A coalition of over 25 disability organization hosts a national election debate on disability issues and invites major political parties to share their vision and platform for the persons with disabilities living in Canada.
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August 13, 2021
An update on the on the progression of the creation of a national autism strategy in addition to the action being taken by Autism Alliance of Canada and suggestions for involvement for individuals.
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August 9, 2021
Autism Alliance of Canada welcomes two Health System Impact Fellows to build capacity for advancing evidence-informed health system changes that will improve outcomes for Autistic people in Canada and their families.
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June 15, 2021
On June 12, 2021, Autism Alliance of Canada's Scientific Director, Dr. Deepa Singal, was interviewed by Heather Butts on CTV National News on the barriers families face in accessing supports across Canada.
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June 10, 2021
Autism Alliance of Canada introduces the Jim and Ginette Munson Autism Leadership Award in recognition of The Honourable Jim Munson's commitment towards a more inclusive Canada for Autistic persons and their loved ones.
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June 8, 2021
Autism Alliance of Canada's statement for the online regional consultations organized by the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) to inform a draft Guidelines on Deinstitutionalization, including in emergencies.
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April 28, 2021
Congratulations to the seven Autism Alliance of Canada-Kids Brain Health Network Policy Development Practicum Fellows! Fellows will focus on the co-production of a policy brief representing one of Canadian Academy of Health Sciences’ three critical areas of a National Autism Strategy consultation report: Social Inclusion, Economic Inclusion and Evidence-Based Interventions.
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April 21, 2021
Autism Alliance of Canada responds to the 2021 federal budget, which proposes $15.4 million to the Public Health Agency of Canada to support the creation of a National Autism Strategy, and calls for further federal leadership.
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April 19, 2021
Autism Alliance of Canada introduces The Autistic Voices Project, a series of lived experience testimonial videos that highlights employment-related experiences of Autistic Canadians during COVID-19.
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