The gov't has allocated $6.1B for the new Canada Disability Benefit. This funding would provide for a maximum benefit amount of $2,400 per year. However, as stakeholders have been quick to realize, that works out to just $200 per month, or $6.66 per day. ctvnews.ca/politics/6-66-…

The Autism Alliance of Canada announcing funding for research Center of excellence! Congrats! #autism #research

Congrats to the Autism Alliance of Canada. This evening they announced funding to create a research Center of excellence!

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Although the budget for the Canada Disability Benefit was disappointing, don’t give up on the CDB, we’re not. Regulations have yet to be written and there’s time to work to see funding change incorporated into the next fall economic statement and next federal budget. Keep going.

Our #CALS2024 panel “Breaking Barriers: Promising Practices for Inclusion in Autism,” gathers diverse perspectives to discuss promising practices for including #ActuallyAutistic people. Panelists reflected on the lessons learned & opportunities to improve practice through #action

"Making [autism] services available more equitably across the entire province is critical." — Margaret Spoelstra (Autism Ontario), tonight at 11pm with Dr. Jessica Brian 🇨🇦 (Holland Bloorview), Anne Borden King (Autistics for Autistics Ontario), and Steve Paikin | Producer: Maya Abramson

📣We’re seeking our next Director of Engagement! If you’re living with a brain-based developmental disability or caring for a child or youth who is, consider applying for this part-time position. Deadline is May 17: child-bright.ca/director-of-en…

Patient Oriented Research was launched in Canada in 2011 and it was more than time to reframe the language being used for people engaged in research with an updated lens. People partnering in clinical research can be labelled as patients. Words matter.

Last meeting of the Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) of the CRA to allow us time to write our 5th report. So very proud to work alongside the brilliant experts and those of us with lived experience. Happy summer. #disability #benefits #changemakers

Bill S-203, the Federal Framework on Autism Spectrum Disorder Act received Royal Assent on 3.30.2023 We still do not have commitments. Lend your voice, become a member of the Autism Alliance of Canada. autismalliance.ca/membership/#Be… #autism #united #advocacy #makeyourvoicecount

Le projet de loi S-203, la Loi sur le cadre fédéral pour les troubles du spectre autistique a reçu la sanction royale le 3.30.2023. Nous n'avons toujours pas d'engagements. Prêtez votre voix, devenez membre de l'Alliance canadienne de l'autisme.autismalliance.ca/fr/devenir-mem… #autisme

During difficult times for newspapers our over-worked editors need a break. So there won't be an editorial page in the Gazette for the next two weeks, However, if we hit newsworthy days (like today), I'll draw cartoons anyway, and posting them on various platforms. Please share!

I think we should host these in municipalities like we do flu shot and foot care clinics. We are at a critical tipping point with 6 million Canadians without a family physician.

Triste directive «En matière de santé, le gouvernement n’impose absolument aucune condition linguistique avant de prodiguer des soins en anglais à quiconque en fait la demande», a récemment déclaré le ministre responsable du dossier linguistique, Jean-François Roberge. La

There is a large marginalized group of Anglos that are Neurodiverse and or Autistic that find learning another language very hard. The school derogate so many and they are already at a disadvantage to find employment. There is that group.

Congratulations Dr. Bruno

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Liberal Party says it has counted the number of questions the three leaders have taken from reporters since March 23 election call: Pierre Poilievre: 26 Mark Carney: 100 Jagmeet Singh: 90 Yves Francois Blanchette: 83

Amazing artist that captures landscapes. ⁦John Kinsella⁩ visit his page for his works.