March 29, 2023
On March 28, 2023, by unanimous consent, Bill S-203, “An Act respecting a federal framework on autism spectrum disorder,” was adopted at Report Stage and Third Reading in the House of Commons.
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October 18, 2022
On September 24, 2022, the Editorial Board of the Canadian Journal of Autism Equity received the Gerry Bloomfield Award from Autism Ontario for its contribution to the elevation of Autistic voices and lived experience in the area of autism research and public policy!
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June 14, 2022
Autism Alliance of Canada announces a new name to better reflect a more holistic and strengths-based approach to autism.
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May 6, 2022
Autism Alliance of Canada launches a policy development working group in partnership with Inclusion Canada, aimed at inclusive employment through the development of policy recommendations on accessibility for developmental disabilities.
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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 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 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 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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