Presenting An Exciting Opportunity
PRESENTING AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY!
We want to share an opportunity with you, that will surely also interest some of your family, friends, colleagues and clients. From September 30 – Oct 5, 2016 The Best Western PLUS Chateau Granville in Vancouver will be showcasing multicultural connections converging with an amazing international autism community. There are many ways for you to be a participant at this world class event, that you will discover in the attached Media Release. Space is limited for all venues so book soon.
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 7, 2016Gibsons BC Canada
2016 7th annual ANCA® World Autism Festi...
Source: The Autism Acceptance Project - August 10, 2016 Category: Child Development Authors: TAAP Admin Tags: News Source Type: blogs
Klar, Douglas and McGuire: Autism strategy masks societal exclusion of autistic Ontarians
The Ministry of Children and Youth Services has announced a revamped autism program, promising to cut waitlists for behavioural therapies by limiting access to children under five.
This has ignited a storm of controversy from parents and advocates who are angered that children five and older will no longer be eligible for funded Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI).
The Liberal government grounds its new policy in clinical research that claims early intervention is the most effective way of lessening the signs of autism. They argue that it is better to invest in “treating” the youngest of children, than to continue...
Source: The Autism Acceptance Project - April 22, 2016 Category: Child Development Authors: TAAP Admin Tags: News Source Type: blogs
Event – Yes, My Child Belongs
Yes, My Child Belongs
Starting the Conversation: Strategies & Supports for Inclusive Education
We Care About:
Children with special needs, their families and community.
Maximizing your child’s education.
The difference between Segregation, Integration and Inclusion.
Inclusive classrooms.
Effective (Special) Education.
How the laws help get your child an Inclusive education.
The better future you want for your child.
Focusing on Students’ Strengths.
Working with the school; and
Helping parents to network and become informed, and more
Location:
756 Ossington Avenue, North of Bloor TTC: Exit at Ossington Subway
Date...
Source: The Autism Acceptance Project - November 24, 2015 Category: Child Development Authors: TAAP Admin Tags: News Source Type: blogs
Event – Yes, My Child Belongs
Yes, My Child Belongs
Starting the Conversation: Strategies & Supports for Inclusive Education
We Care About:
Children with special needs, their families and community.
Maximizing your child’s education.
The difference between Segregation, Integration and Inclusion.
Inclusive classrooms.
Effective (Special) Education.
How the laws help get your child an Inclusive education.
The better future you want for your child.
Focusing on Students’ Strengths.
Working with the school; and
Helping parents to network and become informed, and more
Location:
756 Ossington Avenue, North of Bloor TTC: Exit at Ossington Subway
Date...
Source: The Autism Acceptance Project - November 24, 2015 Category: Child Development Authors: TAAP Admin Tags: News Source Type: blogs
Summerworks Performance Festival – Extra Live Performances
The SummerWorks Performance Festival is committed to accessibility for all audiences.
If you require special assistance, please let us know ahead of time. All of our venues are wheelchair accessible, but some, including the Scotiabank Studio Theatre and Theatre Passe Muraille Backspace, will require prior notice.
In addition, a number of productions within the Festival are accessible to audience members who are visually impaired, hearing impaired, or non-English speaking.
Extra Live Performances:
This year, SummerWorks is introducing Extra Live Performances. Companies within the Festival have been encouraged to designate p...
Source: The Autism Acceptance Project - August 5, 2015 Category: Child Development Authors: TAAP Admin Tags: News Source Type: blogs
Summerworks Performance Festival – Extra Live Performances
The SummerWorks Performance Festival is committed to accessibility for all audiences.
If you require special assistance, please let us know ahead of time. All of our venues are wheelchair accessible, but some, including the Scotiabank Studio Theatre and Theatre Passe Muraille Backspace, will require prior notice.
In addition, a number of productions within the Festival are accessible to audience members who are visually impaired, hearing impaired, or non-English speaking.
Extra Live Performances:
This year, SummerWorks is introducing Extra Live Performances. Companies within the Festival have been encouraged to designate p...
Source: The Autism Acceptance Project - August 5, 2015 Category: Child Development Authors: TAAP Admin Tags: News Source Type: blogs
Tangled Art + Disability presents Cripping the Arts Symposium
Tangled Art + Disability presents Cripping the Arts, a three-day symposium from April 28-30th 2016, which seeks to advance Deaf and Disability arts in Canada by addressing the question: How do Deaf, disabled, and Mad people access the arts both as audience members and creators?
Cripping the Arts will bring together artists,academics,curators,arts council officers, and community members invested in Deaf and Disability Arts and culture. This symposium will be organized around two main themes—Accessible arts practices and Deaf and Disability aesthetics—and will cumulate with summary notes offered by a symposium discuss...
Source: The Autism Acceptance Project - August 5, 2015 Category: Child Development Authors: TAAP Admin Tags: News Source Type: blogs
Institute on Disability Seeks Artists for 2016 Calendar
Are you an artist looking for an opportunity to get your work noticed? Do you know someone who is an artist and might be interested in such an opportunity?
Since 2000, the Institute on Disability (IOD) at the University of New Hampshire has produced a full-color calendar featuring 13 original works of art coupled with inspirational quotes. These highly anticipated calendars are distributed each year to individuals across the U.S. and around the world that are connected to the IOD and our mission – to promote full access, equal opportunities, and participation for everyone. We are currently inviting artists to submit ...
Source: The Autism Acceptance Project - June 24, 2015 Category: Child Development Authors: TAAP Admin Tags: News Source Type: blogs
Funds Support Deaf Artists and Artists with Disabilities
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New Video Featuring Deaf Artists and Artists with Disabilities
Toronto, February 6, 2015 – The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) has established resources for Deaf artists and artists with disabilities.
OAC’s new strategic plan, Vital Arts and Public Value, identifies Deaf artists and artists with disabilities as a new priority group. A number of initiatives have been established to support this group.
Support for costs to prepare applications
OAC will provide up to $500 per individual in one fiscal year towards the costs of accessibility services [e.g. ...
Source: The Autism Acceptance Project - February 17, 2015 Category: Child Development Authors: TAAP Admin Tags: News Source Type: blogs
REMINDER: ACI 2015 Applications Due February 15
The deadline for Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) 2015 applications is quickly approaching! Applications are due February 15, 2015. Get yours in today!
The ACI summer leadership training prepares Autistic students to create systems change on their college campuses. Accepted applicants will travel to Washington, DC and participate in advocacy training from May 30 to June 6, 2015. Participants will acquire valuable skills in community organizing, policy formation, and activism. Travel and lodging are fully covered by ASAN.
View our flyer
Watch the video of our 2013 alumni sharing their experiences
Applicants must identif...
Source: The Autism Acceptance Project - February 4, 2015 Category: Child Development Authors: TAAP Admin Tags: News Source Type: blogs
Women with ASD: Let ’s talk about your service and support needs
Who: Women (18 years & older) with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
What: Participate in small discussion groups with researchers from York University. We will ask questions about what services you need, what services you use, and what could be done to improve your service experiences. Participation is expected to take approximately 1.5 hours. All participants will recieve a $50 gift certificate.
When & Where: Winter 2015 at York University (exact dates & location to be determined.)
DOWNLOAD THE PDF FOR WOMEN WITH ASD
DOWNLOAD THE PDF FOR CAREGIVERS (Source: The Autism Acceptance Project)
Source: The Autism Acceptance Project - January 24, 2015 Category: Child Development Authors: TAAP Admin Tags: News Source Type: blogs
Women with ASD: Let’s talk about your service and support needs
Who: Women (18 years & older) with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
What: Participate in small discussion groups with researchers from York University. We will ask questions about what services you need, what services you use, and what could be done to improve your service experiences. Participation is expected to take approximately 1.5 hours. All participants will recieve a $50 gift certificate.
When & Where: Winter 2015 at York University (exact dates & location to be determined.)
DOWNLOAD THE PDF FOR WOMEN WITH ASD
DOWNLOAD THE PDF FOR CAREGIVERS (Source: The Autism Acceptance Project)
Source: The Autism Acceptance Project - January 24, 2015 Category: Child Development Authors: TAAP Admin Tags: News Source Type: blogs
Autism Unveiled seeking submissions for forty-day advocacy project
culminating on World Autism Day
VISIT WEBSITE NOW (Source: The Autism Acceptance Project)
Source: The Autism Acceptance Project - January 24, 2015 Category: Child Development Authors: TAAP Admin Tags: News Source Type: blogs
Deadline: It ’s Autism Campus Inclusion-training available for autistic leaders
VIEW & DOWNLOAD THE FULL ARTICLE NOW (Source: The Autism Acceptance Project)
Source: The Autism Acceptance Project - December 1, 2014 Category: Child Development Authors: TAAP Admin Tags: News Source Type: blogs
Deadline: It’s Autism Campus Inclusion-training available for autistic leaders
VIEW & DOWNLOAD THE FULL ARTICLE NOW (Source: The Autism Acceptance Project)
Source: The Autism Acceptance Project - December 1, 2014 Category: Child Development Authors: TAAP Admin Tags: News Source Type: blogs
