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.
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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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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.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Read moreNovember 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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