Announcing our new name: Autism Alliance of Canada
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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Announcement
Policy Development Working Group Announcement for Summer 2022: Accessibility, Developmental Disabilities, and Employment
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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Disability Community Hosts National Election Debate on Disability Issues
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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Autism Alliance of Canada is Proud to Welcome Two Health System Impact Fellows
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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Introducing the Jim and Ginette Munson Autism Leadership Award
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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Autism Alliance of Canada’s Statement for the Online Regional Consultations with the CRPD
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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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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