Media - Autism Alliance of Canada

Photo du 10e Sommet canadien du leadership en autisme : les participants et les participantes écoutent le discours d'ouverture du premier jour.

10th Summit Brings Together Canada’s Leading Autism Advocates and Experts, United in Their Call for a National Autism Strategy

April 24, 2024

Autism Alliance of Canada hosted the 10th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit (CALS2024), a three-day event that welcomed Autistic persons, family members, researchers, politicians, service providers and policy makers from across the country. CALS2024 focused on informing policies that addresses the diverse needs of Autistic people and their families, implementing policies, programs, services and supports with the potential to strengthen the impact of the National Autism Strategy and innovating through the valuable processes, promising and emerging practices, ideas, and research that can advance our collective work.

Federal Budget Expands Ready, Willing & Able Across Canada

June 1, 2023

We are pleased to announce that the national employment program, Ready, Willing and Able (RWA), has secured funding necessary to ensure its continued delivery until at least October 2027. RWA is designed to increase the labour force participation of job seekers with an intellectual disability or on the autism spectrum.

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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Whitney Hodgins Presented with the First Annual Jim and Ginette Munson Autism Leadership Award

April 5, 2022

Whitney Hodgins, autism and mental health advocate, recieves the first annual Jim and Ginette Munson Autism Leadership Award on the second day of the 8th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit hosted by the Autism Alliance of Canada.

Summary of key CALS2022 outcome statistics

Autism Alliance of Canada hosts the 8th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit

March 28, 2022

Autism Alliance of Canada hosts its 8th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit (CALS2022), this year focused on themes chosen by the Public Health Agency of Canada as they lead the creation of the National Autism Strategy.

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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.

Autism Alliance of Canada on CTV to Discuss Barriers Faced by Families in Accessing Supports Across Canada

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.

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.

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.

Jonathan Lai being interviewed virtually on CBC’s Canada Tonight

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.