News - Autism Alliance of Canada

Announcing the 2021 Autism Alliance of Canada-Kids Brain Health Policy Development Practicum Fellows

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.

Autism Alliance of Canada’s Response to Budget 2021

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.

Introducing The Autistic Voices Project

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.

New Resource

New Online Hub Offers Free Resources for Inclusive Hiring

April 7, 2021

Autism Alliance of Canada and Inclusion Canada launch "The Inclusive Workplace", a free bilingual online community developed resource to support job seekers and employers who are on the autism spectrum or have an intellectual disability.

Autism Alliance of Canada on CTV to Discuss the Development of a National Autism Strategy

April 6, 2021

On April 2, 2021, Autism Alliance of Canada's Dr. Jonathan Lai spoke with Heather Butts on CTV National News to discuss a national autism strategy.

Announcement

Launch of the Canadian Journal of Autism Equity

April 6, 2021

The Canadian Journal of Autism Equity (CJAE), a journal focused on Autistic and under-represented voices within the Autism community, launches on April 6, 2021. and releases its first issue, “Equity.”

Autism Alliance of Canada Welcomes Dr. Deepa Singal as the Scientific Director

April 1, 2021

Autism Alliance of Canada welcomes Deepa Singal, as the Director of Scientific and Data Initiatives, to lead Autism Alliance of Canada’s scientific strategy and direction with a particular focus on advancing Learning Health Systems in the Canadian Autism sector.

Autism Alliance of Canada Partners with McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences to Launch Chair in Autism and Neurodevelopment

March 11, 2021

Autism Alliance of Canada partners with McMaster University and Hamilton Health Services, to launch Chair in Autism & Neurodevelopment, to expand their collaboration and provide a platform to amplify Autistic priorities.

Autism Alliance of Canada on CBC to Discuss COVID-19 Vaccine Priority for People with Disabilities Living in Group Homes

February 5, 2021

On February 4, 2021, Autism Alliance of Canada's Dr. Jonathan Lai spoke with Ginella Massa on CBC's Canada Tonight on how individuals living in group homes face many of the same risks as elders in long term care.

Media

Statement: Social Acceptance and Mental Health at Play in Minassian Case

November 18, 2020

Autism Alliance of Canada urges caution in making generalization of autism in light of the Minassian case and stresses the need for greater mental health services and supports.

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