ACT-Autism Community Training

01/08/2025

🌱 We’re proud to support — a national conference focused on building health systems where every child and youth can thrive!

📅 Join us online October 29–30, 2025, for inspiring keynotes and interactive sessions on equity, advocacy, and youth wellbeing.

💡 Learn more and register: https://www.cpd.utoronto.ca/ccyc/
📌 Early bird deadline: September 19

31/07/2025

Way to go, Allison! 🎉

She’s featured in a new article by the Vancouver Guardian about the amazing work of Helicopters Without Borders—an organization connecting remote BC communities to vital healthcare services and supplies.
(https://vancouverguardian.com/vancouver-charity-helicopters-without-borders/)

We’re proud to support their mission and even prouder to see one of our team members highlighted!

📸 Photo via Vancouver Guardian

30/07/2025

🧠 ACT is helping to spread the word about this upcoming free research talk from UBC’s ASAP Lab!

Join Dr. Amy Keefer (Johns Hopkins School of Medicine) as she shares current findings on anxiety in autistic children—especially around intolerance of uncertainty and parental accommodation, two factors that are often overlooked.

🗓 Wednesday, August 6, 2025
🕧 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM (PDT)
📍 In-person at UBC (Audain Room 4038A) or attend online via Zoom

✅ Scan the RSVP QR code on the flyer to register

This is an excellent opportunity for families, professionals, and community members to learn more about supporting autistic children’s mental health.

21/07/2025

⚠️ The federal position of Minister of Diversity, Inclusion, and Persons with Disabilities was quietly eliminated earlier this year.
(If you missed this, see: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/disability-ministry-removed-from-pm-s-cabinet-1.7537406)

📣 Now more than ever, we need a strong voice to represent and defend the rights of disabled Canadians. A petition is calling for the creation of a Disability Commissioner of Canada—a champion for inclusion and accessibility.

✍️ Please take a moment to read and sign:
👉 https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-6488

Every signature counts. Every voice matters. Let’s stand up for a more inclusive Canada. 🇨🇦

There is no obligation on the part of the House of Commons or any Member of Parliament to authorize the publication of an e-petition or to present an e-petition or a paper petition to the House of Commons. Neither the House of Commons nor any Member of Parliament authorizing the publication of an e-...

11/07/2025

🌿🎥 Ben’s Animals is now streaming on CBC GEM!

I had the honour of meeting Ben at the 2023 Canadian Autism Leadership Summit. His passion for animals, art, and advocacy left a lasting impression.

This heartwarming documentary also shares insights from his mom, Julie, and explores meaningful themes of autism, parenting, biodiversity, and disability support in Canada.

📺 Highly recommended viewing for families, educators, and advocates alike!

🔗 Watch now on CBC GEM

For more information about Ben, please visit his website HERE (https://www.benanimalia.com/).

11/07/2025

🌿🎥 Ben’s Animals is now streaming on CBC GEM!

I had the honour of meeting Ben at the 2023 Canadian Autism Leadership Summit. His passion for animals, art, and advocacy left a lasting impression.

This heartwarming documentary also shares insights from his mom, Julie, and explores meaningful themes of autism, parenting, biodiversity, and disability support in Canada.

📺 Highly recommended viewing for families, educators, and advocates alike!

🔗 Watch now on CBC GEM (https://gem.cbc.ca/?cmp=DM_SE)

For more information about Ben, please visit his website HERE (https://www.benanimalia.com/).

11/07/2025

🌿🎥 Ben’s Animals is now streaming on CBC GEM!

I had the honour of meeting Ben at the 2023 Canadian Autism Leadership Summit. His passion for animals, art, and advocacy left a lasting impression.

This heartwarming documentary also shares insights from his mom, Julie, and explores meaningful themes of autism, parenting, biodiversity, and disability support in Canada.

📺 Highly recommended viewing for families, educators, and advocates alike!

🔗 Watch now on CBC GEM (https://gem.cbc.ca/?cmp=DM_SE)

For more information about Ben, please visit his website HERE (https://www.benanimalia.com/).

10/07/2025

We're proud to have partnered with Len Pierre Consulting to deliver the Decolonizing Neurodivergence and Autism Training on June 11th! 🌿✨
It was an inspiring day of learning, connection, and culturally grounded conversations about supporting autistic and neurodivergent individuals through an Indigenous lens.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and online!
We look forward to offering more impactful trainings like this in the future. Stay tuned for our upcoming workshops in summer and fall 2025!