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Share your Thoughts to Help Shape a Potential National Autism Research Network Deadline: April 1, 2024
Autism Alliance of Canada conducts and supports autism health services and policy research in priority areas identified by Autistic people and those who support them. We aim to generate evidence that can shape inclusive policies.
Taking our guidance from Bill S-203, we want to hear our members' insights on a potential national autism research network that would support research that shapes important national policies and services.
We are reaching out to gather your input on the value that a network could bring to you. Your thoughts and experiences are important to us and will play a key role in shaping this network.
This survey should take you 5 to 10 minutes to complete and will close on April 1, 2024.
Share your thoughts on shaping a National Autism Research Network
Over 170 participants have now registered for the 10th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit!
This year, CALS2024 will be taking place from April 17-19, 2024, at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier in Ottawa and via livestream. Full and single-day tickets are also available! Our heartfelt thanks go to our growing number of supporters for contributing towards the Summit!
We have set aside a number of rooms at the Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa at a discounted rate of 339 CAD/night. This rate will be available to guests attending CALS2024 in-person wishing to stay at the Fairmont Château Laurier on any of the following dates: April 16 to April 20, 2024.
To access the discounted rate, simply book your rooms at the Fairmont Château Laurier by March 15, 2024, by visiting: https://book.passkey.com/event/50678294/owner/5915/home.
Stay tuned for further updates on our CALS2024 website.
Ready, Willing & Able, a national partnership of Autism Alliance of Canada and Inclusion Canada, is pleased to welcome proposals for the 2024 Youth Employment Pilot Project for Racialized Communities.
This pilot project aims to highlight and address the unique experiences and barriers faced by Indigenous, Black and other racialized youth with an intellectual disability or on the autism spectrum seeking employment in communities across Canada.
We encourage proposals from community leaders and organizations who are committed to addressing the needs of racialized youth with disabilities in their communities. Proposals should demonstrate an understanding of the unique strengths and barriers related to youth employment in their community and a commitment to working collaboratively with local community partners.
If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please fill out the proposal form below by March 1st, 2024, 11:59pm EST to be considered for funding.
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With just over a month before the annual Spectrum Works Job Fair, organizers are calling on employers to join the roster of Canadian companies that have already signed up to offer employment and training opportunities for Canadians with autism. The event, which will be held virtually on April 8, has helped more than 2,000 job seekers in the past seven years.
This year’s event brings together recruiters and hiring managers from major companies EY, Auticon, The Westin Ottawa, Metro Toronto Convention Centre and Custom Maids, DANI and Can Win.
“These employers recognize the value that Autistic people can bring to their business. We know there are more organizations out there who feel the same way and we urge them to participate in this important initiative,” says Neil Forester, co-owner of Substance Cares, the Toronto-based charitable foundation that organizes the annual job fair. “There’s no shortage of Autistic job seekers. The more employers we can have sign on, the more we can ensure job seekers have access to viable opportunities where they can put their skills to use.”
Spectrum Works is looking for both local and national employers and service providers to join April’s event. Interested attendees, employers and service providers can register on the website directly.
Register for the Spectrum Works Job Fair Today!
Participate in a Research Project: Access to justice for persons with disabilities in Canada
ARCH Disability Law Centre is leading a research project to better understand the experiences that people with disabilities have while using federal programs, courts, and tribunals in Canada.
People with disabilities are invited to participate in this research project by completing a survey. The survey asks about barriers that individuals with disabilities may have experienced while using federal programs, courts, or tribunals. The results from this research will be included in a report that ARCH is writing for Accessibility Standards Canada. In the future, this report might be used to help inform new federal accessibility standards.
Family members, caregivers and people who work with and support people with disabilities can also fill out the survey. The survey will take about 10 minutes to fill out. It is being conducted by research partners at McGill University, led by Dr. Keiko Shikako.
If you have any problems accessing this survey or need to access this survey in an alternative format, please email Dr. Mehrnoosh Movahed, Researcher at McGill University, at: mehrnoosh.movahed@mcgill.ca
If you have any general questions about this research, please contact Elsie Tellier, Staff Lawyer, ARCH Disability Law Centre at: elsie.tellier@arch.clcj.ca.
Complete the survey: Access to justice for persons with disabilities in Canada
Participate in a Study: Accessible Indoor Air in the Built Environment
The Environmental Health Association of Quebec is looking for individuals affected by scents and scented products, especially people who face barriers related to indoor air quality in their professional or community settings, to participate in a focus group.
The results of the focus group will help to determine accessibility to the built environment and the potential barriers that interfere with accessibility to the built environment. The results of this research could help inform the next generation of accessibility standards to the built environment.
Fill out the pre-screening survey to assess your eligibility and join the discussion.