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On June 13th, 2023, Julia Boyle, AutismBC Executive Director, participated in the 2024 Budget Consultation and presented three recommendations to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services.

A national autism strategy would help encourage a unified approach, ensure consistency in the services provided between provinces, promote best practices, and address support gaps.

In honour of Truth and Reconciliation Day, our staff did some individual learning and had these takeaways to share.

We travelled to Victoria on Feb 22, 2022 to attend the 2022 Budget Lock-Up and left disappointed by the lack of investment in programs for children and youth with support needs who do not benefit from existing programs.

Could you tell us a bit about yourself and your family? I’m originally from Stony Mountain, Manitoba just outside of Winnipeg. Our big claim to […]

AutismBC rejects these information sessions as a form of meaningful consultation with MCFD. The sessions did not provide any new information and created even more […]

We visited Legislature with the intention of representing and voicing common concerns from disability organizations and community members about the proposed changes to the Child […]

October 27, 2021—AutismBC board president Kaye Banez speaks to Global regarding MCFD’s initial announcement. “Learning the individualized funding will be phased out is very concerning […]

Find out what you can do to voice your concerns to Minister Mitzi Dean Dear Member, As many of you know, the Ministry of Children […]

While the letter is addressed to Minister Dean, it is also a call to action for all organizations representing community members affected by Dean’s October […]

Disclaimer: This blog post has been updated in accordance with the AutismBC 2025 Communication Guide. Any mentions of “respite” have been changed to “caregiver wellbeing […]

Did you know about the changes happening with schooling in BC?  AutismBC is committed to inclusion and supporting our community. Our members have been asking us […]

  Emelle’s Catering – Inclusive Employer of the Year Award, Sponsored by Orbital Learning Emelle’s Catering won Inclusive Employer of the Year because of their hard […]

We are excited and proud to welcome Kelly Bains and Lucas Gates to AutismBC’s Board of Directors. Their lived experience will help us represent the […]

The shortlist for the BC Autism Awards 2020 is here! Thank you for nominating your Everyday Autism Heroes. Their dedication and passion for the autism […]