Strong Minds Through Active Bodies is a free online course for physical activity students, professionals, and people supporting autistic youth and adults to access physical activity programs and spaces.

Participants who access this free course will learn about autism, neurodiversity, ableism, and autistic mental health. They will have access to crowd-sourced creative ideas to improve accessibility to community programs and physical activity for autistic youth and adults, and will have opportunities to contribute to a community of practice through discussion board posts and a written assignment.

Join caregivers across Canada in a 6-week virtual program to learn about and practice mindfulness. This group is open to family caregivers of people with disabilities or of people who are aging or experiencing a challenging illness.

The program will be led by Sue Hutton, a mindfulness teacher with 40 years of experience. The program has been developed at the CAMH Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre in Toronto, Ontario.

Friendly Connections is an interactive social service for individuals of all ages with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities run by ConnectABILITY.  

Focused on helping their community overcome isolation, Friendly Connections aims to help improve the well-being of individuals through socializing and providing entertaining resources.   

Friendly Connections wants to connect with individuals across Canada through phone calls, video calls, emailing, messenger chats, and good old fashion mail. We mail letters, postcards, colouring sheets, activity sheets, stickers, and other fun goodies!

To move forward as a field comprised of people who value ethics, progress, and neurodiversity-affirming practices, applied behaviour analysis (ABA) researchers and practitioners should listen to the experiences and perspectives of the community to meaningfully support autistic people. This virtual panel is situated within a larger ABA initiative focused on improving the practice of ABA. This synchronous virtual event will allow participants the opportunity to engage with panel members. The goal is for participants to understand a sample of current ABA sentiments and ideas for progress.

This presentation is primarily designed for Board Certified Behaviour Analysts. We welcome other professionals, persons with lived experience, caregivers of people on the spectrum, and anyone else who may be interested in this topic.

In celebration of its first anniversary, the CCCE is hosting the Canadian Caregiving Summit – a three-day hybrid event in Ottawa, Ontario, from November 6 to 8, 2023.

To understand the impacts of providing care, it is essential to understand the experiences of both caregivers and care providers (i.e., those in paid care roles such as personal support workers and direct support professionals). The Summit will explore topics through the lens of all those who provide care across the lifespan, including those from LGBTQ+, Indigenous and racialized communities, as well as the additional barriers they face as caregivers.

The Summit will include keynote speakers, plenary sessions, and panel discussions on the most pressing issues faced by caregivers and care providers across Canada. Delegates will also participate in facilitated working sessions to build the foundation of a national caregiving strategy.

CCCE has assembled members of its advisory council and Canadian Caregiver Advocacy Network to guide content for the event.

Canada could be the greatest place in the world to give and receive care. CCCE invites everyone across the country interested in building a better future of care to join the Canadian Caregiving Summit to work toward a future where care is valued.

This forum will highlight creative stories and replicable actions being taken towards creating housing inclusivity. In partnership, we can all work together for housing solutions.

Hosted by Developmental Services Ontario Housing Navigators. Attendance is free and open to the public.

Join Jake's House for an inclusive career fair for individuals with autism and/or development disabilities, created to prepare candidates for meaningful employment and connect them with our diverse employment partners.

Recognizing that job hunting is intimidating and distressing for many, especially those living with autism, the Jake’s House Employment Expos were carefully prepared to foster a safe, friendly, and fun environment where learning, growing, and laughing are all signs of success.

These career fairs across Ontario are designed to bring together local employers who are interested in building a diverse workforce by connecting with individuals living with autism or a developmental disability who are eager to work and contribute to their communities. The Jake’s House Employment Expo features a range of employment opportunities from various industries, including construction, manufacturing, retail, health, hospitality, security, and finance.

The Jake’s House Employment Expo was designed to enable Ontario’s labour force to diversify its employment landscape. Supporting corporate Canada, skilled trades, and creating harmonious workplace practices are essential to the social and economic well-being of those with developmental disabilities within the Province of Ontario.

Curious about employment but unsure if it's right for you? Join Ready, Willing and Able for their webinar “Achieving Success Through Inclusive and Competitive Employment” to explore real stories, practical advice, and find the next step towards a future that works for you.

This webinar will be led by a diverse panel of experts with firsthand experience as job seekers or working with job seekers. This session will be particularly valuable for job seekers with an intellectual disability or on the autism spectrum, and the people who may support them on their employment journey.

• An understanding of the RDSP and potential government contributions
• Knowledge of the latest updates and changes to the RDSP
• Tips and advice on free resources that can be consulted for additional information

Toronto Pearson has partnered with Autism Ontario and Magnusmode to provide these resources to assist autistic and neurodiverse people and their caregivers.

Their interactive tool for autistic and neurodiverse people and their caregivers includes a checklist for each step while travelling through the airport.

My Toronto Pearson Activity Book

The activity book assists autistic and neurodiverse children and their caregivers in preparing for their upcoming trip, from arriving at the airport to boarding a plane.