My #autistic son has a PT job & today he also worked on the #Brampton Election as a Greeter. This position pays $240. Unfortunately, he only gets to keep half. Why? Because #ODSP recipients only get a $200/m income exemption. Earn more and 50¢ of every dollar is clawed back.

New numbers from Ontario Children Services Changes since last month - 1319(!) new registrations - 1 fewer CB invite listed - 10 new IOTF invites Number of kids invited/enrolled in core services: - unknown The “world-leading” autism program continues to be an embarrassment. 1/4

On Doug Ford’s watch, the Ontario Autism Program has fallen into disrepair. • In 2018, the waitlist had 23K • In 2020, it had 27K • In 2022, it has 57K 🚨🚨🚨 This government owes families transparency. We need monthly core services progress reports now. #onpoli #autism

A few months ago, Autism Ontario asked my son & I if we'd be interested in participating in their #JourneyToAdulthood series. We agreed. Our topic was employment & what that means to an #autistic person. #Brampton #Autism #ASD Mark Wafer MSC OMC Scott Corbett Peter M Boehm youtu.be/yVDq_JneSNE

Kudos to the father of this autistic boy for seeking justice after the police tasered his son. His son was playing with leaves. “Abdullah, my son, and other people like him, they have the right to live in peace in this country.” #Autism #onpoli

Mario meets Psy … Mamma Mia, it’s-a Gangnam Style This Mario Song Sounds Best With Gangnam Style!!! youtu.be/s9uxKOo2r3I via YouTube #SuperMario

The cost of adult care is so high in Ontario it would leave this father with nothing. Needs don't end at age 18. Fix the services cliff! #onpoli #50KIsNotOk #AutismDoesntEndAt18 ottawa.citynews.ca/local-news/car… via CityNews Ottawa

Should I run Twitter ?

It's the last day of Fall 2022 and sadly, Doug Ford did not #GetItDone for the Ontario Autism Program. They promised to have 8,000 kids in core services by fall but are nowhere close as the waitlist grows to over 60k! @DrFullertonMPP won't give an update #onpoli #50kisnotok

"Registration" is not therapy. The horrible truth is that Doug Ford never intended to meet even this meager goal. Instead, delay & deception are used to withhold hundreds of millions from families year after year. Merry Christmas. #AutismDoesntEndAtFord #50kisnotok #OnPoli

Once again children with disabilities are not a priority for ⁦Doug Ford⁩ “The Ontario government has failed to meet its target of providing funding for 8,000 children to receive core autism therapies by the end of the fall.” #onpoli #50kisnotok cbc.ca/news/canada/to…

TRIGGER WARNING In QP today @DrFullertonMPP completely misrepresents reality when asked by Monique Taylor when the Minister is going to overhaul the broken autism system, given significant ongoing delays and faults in its latest version. (her response in next tweet) 1/7

Want to get mad? Stay tuned to watch Paul Calandra engage in some grandstanding to try and distract from a serious problem in this province. First, Monique Taylor asks Doug Ford why it’s okay for Sam Oosterhoff to brush off a constituent asking for help. 1/7

Lisa MacLeod Lisa, you are not fit for public office.

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