Hosting a United Nations Side Event: Looking at National Autism Strategies through the Lens of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Autism Alliance of Canada is proud to organize a Side Event at the United Nations’ 16th session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, on June 15, 2023. 

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Tom Jackman Presented with Second Annual Jim and Ginette Munson Autism Leadership Award

Tom Jackman, an Autistic advocate for accepting people on the autism spectrum from Newfoundland, was presented with the Second Annual Jim and Ginette Munson Autism Leadership Award during the 9th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit.

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The 9th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit Calls for Continued Partnerships & Greater Collaboration Across Jurisdictions

On April 17-29, 2023, we hosted the 9th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit (CALS2023), a three-day event that welcomed over 250 Autistic persons, family members, researchers, politicians, service providers and policy makers from across the country.

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AUTISM ALLIANCE OF CANADA APPLAUDS MOMENTUM FOR FEDERAL FRAMEWORK TO SUPPORT AUTISTIC PEOPLE IN CANADA

Click here to view the media release. (March 28 2023, Toronto, ON) – As they put the final preparations in place to host the 9th annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit from April 17 to 19, 2023, in Ottawa, Autism Alliance…

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CALS2023 Artist Spotlight: Introducing Benjamin Lachapelle

We are excited to announce that Benjamin Lachapelle has been selected as the artist whose work will be presented to the recipient of the 2nd Annual Jim and Ginette Munson Autism Leadership Award at our 9th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership…

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SCAM ALERT: Warning of Fake Emails from Scammers Posing as Ready, Willing & Able Staff

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2022 Toronto, ON - Autism Alliance of Canada and Inclusion Canada are advising the public to be aware of an e-mail phishing scam in which individuals posing as Ready, Willing & Able (RWA) staff attempt…

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In recognition of International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2022 – Live from Ottawa (ON)

December 3 was the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. Today, equal rights are…

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Autism Alliance of Canada’s Response to PHAC’s National Autism Conference

To view the media release, click here. Following the National Autism Conference, hosted by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) on November 15 and 16, Autism Alliance of Canada and its members are cautiously optimistic about the next steps…

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Call for Nominations: Jim and Ginette Munson Autism Leadership Award

In recognition of The Honourable Jim Munson, former member of the Senate of Canada, and his wife, Ginette’s, longstanding commitment towards a more inclusive Canada for Autistic persons and their loved ones, Autism Alliance of Canada is proud to announce…

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Calling Autistic Artists and Creative Spirits!

Autism Alliance of Canada is pleased to announce that the second Jim and Ginette Munson Autism Leadership Award winner will be presented to a deserving recipient at the 2023 Canadian Autism Leadership Summit. Last year’s recipient, Whitney Hodgins, received an original…

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