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2023 Budget: No Investment to Address the Autism Assessment Crisis

April 20, 2023
Despite consistent advocacy from the autism community, the 2023 budget shows nothing regarding the 2 to 3-year waitlist for public autism assessments for children and […]

Premier Eby Commits to Maintain Autism Funding Programs after 2025

November 25, 2022
Only a week after Premier David Eby was sworn in as BC’s new leader, he reversed the October 2021 decision to phase out individualized autism funding in 2025.

RDSP Tips and Resources

February 12, 2022
Lisa shares her tips and lessons learned over the years as a parent and Regional Coordinator at AutismBC!

Guide to Accessing Financial Benefits as an Autistic Adult

February 11, 2022
If you’re a newly diagnosed autistic adult in BC, you may be wondering about accessing financial benefits and services that are available in the province. Jake Anthony, an autistic adult and AutismBC’s former Program Ambassador shares information and tips to help you get started.

Funding & Accessibility Services You Need to Know About!

August 19, 2021
Our team has compiled a list of some of the funding & accessibility services that we think you should know about.

What Autism-Related Benefits and Taxes can I Claim?

February 1, 2021
Federal Benefits Disability Tax Credit (DTC) “The disability tax credit (DTC) is a non-refundable tax credit that helps persons with disabilities or their supporting persons […]

Finding Support Services for Autism in BC

November 14, 2020
Finding Support Services  Assistive Technology British Columbia (ATBC)  “Assistive Technology BC (ATBC) provides assistive technology resources to make learning environments usable for people with disabilities […]

Autism Funding

August 9, 2020
Funding Under Age 6  Families can access up to $22,000 per year to help pay for eligible autism services, therapies, or equipment. You are required […]

Disability Tax Credit (DTC)

February 26, 2020
Does the DTC (Disability Tax Credit) last forever or does it expire? When you or your loved one qualifies for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), there […]

Transitioning into Adulthood

January 30, 2020
This blog is full of resources to help with funding changes associated with transitioning into adulthood. There are also more acronyms so we’ve included a glossary as […]
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