Discover and share accessible French language resources from across Canada that are available online. Join us, as we work together to build a stronger, more connected Francophone community.
Autism Alliance of Canada is pleased to announce its second online Francophone Town Hall on May 7, 2026. This free event is open to all across Canada including Francophones, Francophiles and multilingual participants. We welcome self-advocates, Autistic persons, family members, caregivers or support persons, service organizations, consultants and specialists, school boards, educators and researchers, community groups. This event is part of our 2025–2026 Francophone and Francophile Town Hall series, which includes both online and in-person engagements.
Our goal is to increase community and organizational capacity in Francophone communities across Canada. Francophone leaders and community members will share their online resources available in French through a two-minute presentation style format. An engaging group conversation will follow to exchange ideas and spark further collaboration This Canada wide community-inspired town hall will bring people and organizations together to:
- Connect and network in French
- Discover and share resources, knowledge and strategies
When: Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 2:00 to 3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST). Free registration.
Here are two ways you can take part:
- Register to be part of the conversation and learn of new resources
To register, click here or scan the QR code on the image above.
Deadline: May 5, 2026
- Present your resources in a two-minute presentation style-format. Please include a description and link to the proposed resources. Anyone applying to be a presenter will automatically be registered to be part of the group conversation.
To apply as a presenter, click here or scan the QR code on the image above.
Deadline: April 28, 2026
Resource examples may include:
- Training and strategies
- Practical tips and guides
- How to build a resource directory
All resources must be presented:
- In French
- Be accessible and available online
- Be aligned with one or more of the five priority areas in Canada’s Autism Strategy:
- Screening, Diagnosis and Services
- Economic inclusion
- Data collection, Public Health Surveillance, and Research
- Public Awareness, Understanding and Acceptance
- Tools and Resources
Stay tuned for dates and details on more in-person and online Francophone Town Halls across Canada!
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