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SUMMARY:AutismBC Talks: Understanding RDSPs
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our AutismBC Talks on Understanding RDSPs: Tips\, Resources\, and Beyond to learn effective financial strategies to secure your future. Our Talk is designed to address crucial topics that empower BC families\, whether for their autistic children or themselves\, towards achieving financial independence and security. This Talk will be facilitated by our Interior Regional Coordinator\, Rebecca Alexander.  \nDate: Thursday\, March 14\, 2024 \nTime: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm — 1/2 hour presentation with 1/2 hour for Q&A \nWhere: On Zoom \nWho: Families and Individuals with Disabilities \n  \nWhat we will cover: \n\nHelping Canadian families save for the future.\nLearn about the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP).\nLearn how to maximize the Government Grants and Bonds.\nHelp with retirement strategies.\nTeach the rule of 72\, and the power of compounding interest.\nAnd so much more…!\n\n  \nRegistration: \nTo reserve your spot for this Talk\, please register below. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take control of your financial future! \nFor inquiries or more information\, please contact: hello@autismbc.ca \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n\n  \n  \n\nAbout the Presenter:  \n \n  \nSusie Simoes\, Financial Services – PFSL Investments Ltd \n“Our goal is to help you understand and achieve financial independence in a way that’s meaningful to you.” \nI have been helping families get properly protected\, debt-free\, and financially independent for over 10 years. \nLife Insurance Agent offering products underwritten by Primerica Life Insurance Company of Canada \nhttps://primerica.com/susiesimoes \n*Disclaimer: Life Insurance is offered by Primerica Life Insurance Company of Canada. Mutual Funds are offered through PFSL Investments Canada Ltd.\, Mutual Fund Dealer. Commissions\, trailing commissions\, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Mutual funds are sold by prospectus only. Please read the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed\, their values change frequently\, and past performance may not be repeated. Primerica representatives are not financial or estate planners or tax advisors. For related advice\, individuals should consult an appropriately licensed professional. \n  \nAutismBC Talks: \nAutismBC Talks bring education and awareness to the masses! If you want to hear from an expert\, learn something new\, or try to better understand autism\, you’ll want to start here. Do you have a suggestion about a topic you want to know more about or a speaker that we should connect with? Let us know HERE. \nKeep an eye on our Events Page\, and become an AutismBC Community Member to receive email notifications and reminders about upcoming information presentations.  \n  \nOur programs are designed to support\, empower\, and connect the autism community!   \nNot yet an AutismBC Member? \nSign-up for a Membership: Our Membership — AutismBC \n 
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-talks-understanding-rdsps/
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SUMMARY:AutismBC Talks — Building Financial Literacy: Ask an Advisor
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our AutismBC Talks — Building Financial Literacy: Ask an Advisor to learn effective strategies for building your financial knowledge. \nIn British Columbia\, navigating financial literacy within the context of disability can be a complex and multifaceted process. In addition to navigating the intricacies of applying for Individual Autism Funding and accessing adult CLBC services\, it is also important to understand the application process for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). A wide array of acronyms and systems can often lead to confusion\, mistrust\, or inaction\, such as establishing a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) or Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)\, setting up a bank account\, filing taxes\, or engaging in estate planning. This lack of clarity perpetuates financial challenges within the autistic community\, contributing to the cycle of poverty. \nTo support financial literacy for the autistic community\, we invited our friends at DC Complete Financial to host a one-hour Q and A session online over Zoom with our community members. \nWhere: Zoom\, live online \nDate: Friday\, April 26\, 2024 \nTime: 12:00–1:00 pm \nPresenter: David Chen\, BSc\, BA\, CFP®\, Lead Planner\, DC Financial Advisor  \nWho:  Autistic individuals\, alongside others with disabilities\, and their families \nCost: Free! \nRegister: Please register and complete the survey question form \n\nQuestions we may cover: \n\nFinancial literacy\, specific to the disability community;\nDebit and credit card statements;\nDifferent Investing plans;\nSubmitting paystubs to the PWD portal;\nUnderstanding the claw-back deduction of PWD if you earn more than $16\,000 annually;\nPractical advice on planning for the future.\n\nPlease provide your input to help us set the questions. After registering\, please complete the survey form to let us know what specific topics you’re interested in and what you prefer not to hear about. This will allow us to target our session better to address the most common membership inquiries. \nComplete the Ask an Advisor question survey form: Click here.  \nRegistration: \nPlease register below to reserve your spot for this talk. This is your chance to take charge of your financial future\, and we look forward to seeing you there! \n\n  \n  \nPresenter: \n \nDavid Chen\nBSc\, BA\, CFP®\nLead Planner \n“David started in the industry in 2004 with Pencorp and Sun Life Financial\, later choosing to become an independent broker in 2016 in order to be unleashed in searching for the best financial instruments to meet our clients’ needs.\nHe specializes in working with families who have a disabled member along with anyone who is determined to improve their financial situation but might not know how. His focus is to use ESG investments and financial planning to get higher than market returns for lower risk for our clients.” (Source: DC Complete Financial) \n  \n  \nAutismBC Talks: \nAutismBC Talks bring education and awareness to the masses! If you want to hear from an expert\, learn something new\, or try to better understand autism\, you’ll want to start here. Do you have a suggestion about a topic you want to know more about or a speaker that we should connect with? Let us know HERE. \nKeep an eye on our Events Page\, and become an AutismBC Community Member to receive email notifications and reminders about upcoming information presentations.  \n  \nOur programs are designed to support\, empower\, and connect the autism community!   \nNot yet an AutismBC Member? \nSign-up for a Membership: Our Membership — AutismBC \nFor inquiries or more information on this Talk\, please contact: hello@autismbc.ca
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-talks-building-financial-literacy-ask-an-advisor/
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SUMMARY:AutismBC Talks - Starting a Business
DESCRIPTION:  \nThinking about self-employment? The Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP) empowers people with disabilities or ongoing health issues to start their own businesses. Join us to learn how this unique program can reduce obstacles to financing and connect you with a network of professionals and resources to help you get started!  \nSession Agenda: \n\nOverview of the program: Learn about the mission and impact of Community Futures and the specifics of the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program.\nKey Program Components:\n\nBusiness planning\nBusiness strategy\nMarketing and promotion\nHuman resources\nLegal issues\nBookkeeping and accounting\nInsurance\nAccess to business financing\n\n\nEligibility and Application Process: Understand who qualifies for the program and how to apply\, with application support available.\nQ&A: A 30-minute session for your questions.\n\n  \nDetails: \nWhere: Zoom\, live online \nDate: Thursday\, June 27\, 2024 \nTime: 12:00–1:00 pm (1/2 hour presentation with 1/2 hour Q&A Session) \nPresenter: Carey Henry\, Business Advisor\, Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program \nWho:  Autistic individuals\, alongside others with disabilities\, and their families \nCost: Free! \nHow to Register: Please register in advance to secure your spot and receive the Zoom link for the event. \n  \n \n  \nAbout the Program: \n\n“At Community Futures\, we believe that managing ongoing health or disability issues should not be a barrier to business success. The EDP is tailored to help entrepreneurs with disabilities or ongoing health conditions achieve their business goals by providing access to a network of business professionals and resources. Self-employment offers flexible hours\, personalized work environments\, and economic inclusion for those with viable business ideas who are ready\, willing\, and motivated to run their own business.” \nThis initiative\, funded by Western Diversification and supported by the Community Futures network\, has been empowering entrepreneurs since 1997 and expanded in 2006 to offer specialized assistance to rural entrepreneurs with disabilities. \n\nProgram Benefits: \n\nBusiness Planning: Assistance with developing a comprehensive business plan.\nBusiness Training: Access to business training resources.\nBusiness Coaching: Personalized coaching to guide you through your entrepreneurial journey.\nBusiness Loans: Financial support to help launch and grow your business.\n\nEligibility Criteria: \n\nMust have a self-declared disability or have been assessed as having a disability.\nMust have a viable business idea.\nMust have experience in the proposed business (e.g.\, turning a hobby into a business).\n\n  \nContact Information: For more information or assistance with registration\, please contact Ask AutismBC at hello@autismbc.ca \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn how the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program can help you achieve your business dreams. Register now and take the first step towards entrepreneurial success! \nNote: This program is currently at capacity but accepting waitlisted applications for a fall 2024 intake timeline.  \nPresenter: \nCarey Henry\, Business Advisor\, Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program \n \nCarey is a dynamic individual with a diverse background and a strong passion for helping others. Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs\, she developed a keen interest in business and studied Business Management in South Africa. Her journey took her to Canada\, where she embarked on a multifaceted career spanning various sectors. \nThroughout her professional life\, Carey has had the opportunity to work in business\, government\, healthcare\, and the not-for-profit sectors. This broad experience has provided her with a deep understanding of the challenges and intricacies of different industries. However\, what truly sets Carey apart is her own personal journey with a hidden disability. Having been born with ADHD but not receiving a diagnosis until adulthood\, Carey brings a unique perspective to living with an undiagnosed disability. This personal experience has cultivated empathy and understanding within her\, enabling her to connect with and support individuals facing similar challenges. Carey has worked closely with entrepreneurs\, individuals with disabilities (both hidden and visible)\, and various marginalized communities. \nAs a tenacious advocate\, Carey thrives on the excitement of finding innovative solutions and loves the thrill of helping find solutions! She is happiest when engaging with others and seeing them thrive. \nIn her leisure time\, Carey enjoys immersing herself in nature alongside her family and fur babies. She enjoys volunteering\, singing\, cooking\, and going for walks with friends. \nEDP Team | Community Futures British Columbia \n  \n  \nAutismBC Talks: \nAutismBC Talks bring education and awareness to the masses! If you want to hear from an expert\, learn something new\, or try to better understand autism\, you’ll want to start here. Do you have a suggestion about a topic you want to know more about or a speaker that we should connect with? Let us know HERE. \nKeep an eye on our Events Page\, and become an AutismBC Community Member to receive email notifications and reminders about upcoming information presentations.  \n  \nOur programs are designed to support\, empower\, and connect the autism community!   \nNot yet an AutismBC Member? \nSign-up for a Membership: Our Membership — AutismBC \nFor inquiries or more information on this Talk\, please contact: hello@autismbc.ca
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-talks-starting-a-business/
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SUMMARY:AutismBC Talks: Acâhk Pimatisiwin - Reclaiming Indigenous Understandings of Neurodivergence with Grant Bruno
DESCRIPTION:Join AutismBC as we continue our learning after Autism Acceptance Month with an essential conversation centered around Indigenous perspectives on neurodivergence.   \nWe are honoured to host Dr. Grant Bruno\, a proud nêhiyaw (Plains Cree) scholar\, parent\, and Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. In this session\, Dr. Bruno will share his lived experience and research\, illuminating the often-overlooked presence of Indigenous peoples in discussions surrounding autism and neurodivergence.  \nThis AutismBC Talk will highlight the importance of integrating Indigenous worldviews\, traditional knowledge\, and relational ways of being into autism support systems. Dr. Bruno will discuss how Indigenous families navigate both Western medical frameworks and their cultural traditions\, offering valuable insights on building inclusive\, culturally responsive\, and healing-centered approaches for Indigenous autistic children and their families.  \nWhy This Talk Matters:  \n\nIndigenous voices are often marginalized in conversations about autism and neurodivergence. This Talk provides a platform to amplify voices and foster understanding\nIndigenous families often face systemic barriers in accessing autism services that align with their cultural values. Dr. Bruno’s work bridges these gaps by exploring wholistic\, culturally grounded supports\nService providers\, educators\, and caregivers will gain actionable strategies for creating more inclusive and responsive environments for Indigenous autistic individuals\n\nKey Learnings & Takeaways:  \n\nAn introduction to nêhiyaw (Cree) perspectives on neurodivergence and autism \nUnderstanding the impact of colonialism on autism research and service accessibility for Indigenous families \nExploring community-driven autism research and qualitative methodologies that prioritize Indigenous knowledge systems \nPractical guidance on integrating Indigenous ways of knowing into autism support programs and services \nStrategies for fostering culturally safe spaces for Indigenous autistic individuals and their families \n\nEvent Details \nWhat:  \n\nA 50-minute seminar on neurodivergence\, Cree understandings of autism\, community-driven autism research\, and qualitative research methodologies\, followed by a 10-minute Q&A session \nFor session-related inquiries or to submit your questions in advance\, please email us at programs@autismbc.ca \nDue to time constraints\, only selected questions will be addressed during the Talk session. \nNote: Live event\, will not be recorded for external sharing. \n\nWhen:  \n\nFriday\, May 16\, 2025\, from 12-1 PM PT\n\nWhere: \n\nOnline via Zoom \n\nWho:  \n\nThis free online event is open to all who are interested in learning more about Indigenous perspectives on autism and neurodivergence.\n\nSpace is limited to 300 participants\, so we encourage early registration.\n\n\n\n\n \n\nRegistration Details:  \n\nClick “Register” below to get your tickets. \nYou will receive tickets and event reminders through Eventbrite. \nIf you have questions you would like addressed in the Talk\, please email us at programs@autismbc.ca \n\n  \nRegistration Closed. \n  \nSpeaker Bio: \nA portrait photo of Grant Bruno\, an Indigenous expert on neurodivergence. Grant is smiling\, wearing a brown collared shirt\, and looking at the camera.\nDr. Grant Bruno is nêhiyaw (Plains Cree)\, a registered member of Samson Cree Nation\, and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. His research focuses on culturally responsive healthcare models that support Indigenous children and youth\, particularly in the areas of neurodivergence and child and youth health. Dr. Bruno is the Academic Lead for Indigenous Child Health at the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute (WCHRI) and the founder of the Ispimihk Awâsisak (Sky Children Program) and the Indigenous Caregiving Collective. His work weaves nêhiyaw knowledge systems with Western frameworks to create inclusive\, decolonized approaches to healthcare.  \nAdditional Resources: \n\nGlobal Indigenous Perspectives on Autism and Autism Research: Colonialism\, Cultural Insights\, and Ways Forward (Open Access) \nThe Gift of Being Different – Short Documentary (18 mins) \nIndigenous Autism in Canada: A Scoping Review (Open Access) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \nAbout AutismBC Talks:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAutismBC Talks are online presentations that provide valuable learnings related to autism and the community. Whether you want to expand your knowledge\, explore new topics\, or gain a deeper understanding\, this is the perfect place to start. \n  \nLet’s Connect: \nOur programs are designed to support\, empower\, and connect the autism community! Not yet an AutismBC Member? Sign up for a membership.\nQuestions? Please contact us.
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/indigenous-neurodivergence-talks-grant-bruno/
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SUMMARY:AutismBC Talks with Dr. Ross Greene
DESCRIPTION:The Kids Who Aren’t Okay:\nThe Urgent Case for Reimagining Support\, Belonging\, and Hope in Schools\nJoin Dr. Ross Greene\, New York Times bestselling author and internationally renowned child psychologist\, for a thought-provoking and practical conversation inspired by his latest book\, The Kids Who Aren’t Okay. In recognition of Autism Acceptance Month\, this session explores compassionate\, collaborative approaches to better support kids who are struggling\, and the adults who care about them.  \nVirtual Webinar  |  FREE\nMarch 31\, 2026  |  12:00 to 1:30 PM PT \n\nREGISTER NOW \n\n\n \nMembers-Only Event:\n\nThis is a members-only event. Learn more about our free AutismBC Community Membership here.\nOur community membership provides access to our programs and events\, and allows us to manage registrations and share updates. This is not an AutismBC Society Membership\, which includes voting and governance participation. You can unsubscribe at any time. Your information remains private and is not publicly shared. Read our privacy policy.\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nParents and caregivers of children and youth \nEducators and school staff \nMental health professionals \nAnyone interested in understanding and supporting children’s social-emotional well-being and inclusive learning experiences \n\nAccessibility & Participation: \n\nLive captions and transcription available \nPre-submitted and live Q&A questions welcome. \nSubmit your questions until March 27\, 2026\, at noon: AutismBC Talks with Dr. Ross Greene – Fill out form\nThe session will be recorded and shared afterward. A transcript may also be available\, though this is not guaranteed and may not be posted immediately. We encourage live attendance where possible.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nOver the past two decades\, societal changes have made it harder than ever to be a kid. While many children continue to thrive\, increasing numbers are struggling with anxiety\, depression\, chronic absenteeism\, and behavioural challenges in schools. Educators are also feeling the strain\, with many leaving the profession due to stress and dissatisfaction.  \nDr. Ross Greene will explore how we can meet children/youth where they are at\, honour developmental variability\, and support changes that enhance emotional safety for both children and educators. Drawing on his evidence-based Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model\, he emphasizes:  \n\nProactive interventions rather than reactive interventions \nFocusing on solving the problems that are causing concerning behaviours  \nSolving problems collaboratively rather than unilaterally \n\nDr. Greene will provide a framework to create safer\, more inclusive\, and supportive learning environments. Participants will leave with actionable strategies and hope for fostering belonging and growth for all students.  \nContent Note: This session includes discussion of children’s mental health and school-related stress. Please take care and participate in ways that feel right for you. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\nAbout Dr. Ross Greene (PhD):\n\n\n\n\nDr. Ross Greene is the originator of the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model\, as described in his influential books The Explosive Child\, Lost at School\, Lost & Found\, and Raising Human Beings\, and the recently-released The Kids Who Aren’t Okay: The Urgent Case for Reimagining Support\, Belonging\, and Hope in Schools. He served on the faculty at Harvard Medical School for over 20 years and is now adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Tech and in the Faculty of Science at The University of Technology Sydney in Australia. As the founder of the non-profit Lives in the Balance\, he is deeply involved in projects related to the CPS model and in Lives in the Balance documentaries and mini-documentaries. \n\n\n\nAbout Lives in the Balance:\n\n\n\n\nLives in the Balance is a dynamic\, values-driven 501(c)(3) non-profit organization devoted to ensuring that all kids are understood and treated in ways that are compassionate\, effective\, non-punitive\, non-adversarial\, proactive\, and collaborative. Its efforts and impact are global. Lives in the Balance provides vast free resources and training on Collaborative & Proactive Solutions\, and supports grass-roots advocacy and legislation aimed at sharply reducing or eliminating the use of harmful\, counterproductive disciplinary practices.  \n\n\n\nRead Book Sample      Audible Sample 
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/talks-the-kids-who-arent-okay-dr-ross-greene/
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SUMMARY:AutismBC Talks with Dr. Grant Bruno
DESCRIPTION:Building Circles of Care: Community Approaches to Autism and Belonging with Dr. Grant Bruno \nDr. Grant Bruno returns to share his insights in Building Circles of Care: Community Approaches to Autism and Belonging. This live\, hour-long webinar builds on last spring’s session on Indigenous Understandings of Neurodivergence\, exploring how kinship and natural community care support autistic people and their families. \nThrough examples such as the Sensory Tipi* in Maskwacîs and the Special Olympics** programs\, Dr. Bruno highlights how connection\, reciprocity\, and belonging foster well-being. Participants will see how existing circles of care can be nurtured to create culturally grounded\, inclusive\, and supportive communities. \nVirtual Webinar  |  FREE\nApril 17\, 2026  |  12:00 to 1:00 PM PT  \nThis session will not be recorded or shared\, and registration is required. Capacity is limited. \nRegistration closes Wednesday\, April 15\, 2026\, at noon. Secure your spot now! \n\nRegistration is now closed. \nMembers-Only Event:\n\nThis is a members-only event. Learn more about our free AutismBC Community Membership here.\nOur community membership provides access to our programs and events\, and allows us to manage registrations and share updates. This is not an AutismBC Society Membership\, which includes voting and governance participation. You can unsubscribe at any time. Your information remains private and is not publicly shared. Read our privacy policy.\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nParents and caregivers of children and youth \nEducators and school staff \nMental health professionals \nAnyone interested in understanding and supporting children’s social-emotional well-being and inclusive learning experiences \n\nAccessibility & Participation: \n\nLive captions available \nPre-submitted and live Q&A questions welcome. \nSubmit your questions until April 15\, 2026\, at 4:00pm: AutismBC Talks with Dr. Grant Bruno – Fill out form\nThis session will not be recorded or shared\, and registration is required. We encourage live attendance where possible.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nAbout Dr. Grant Bruno:\nA photo of Dr. Grant Bruno standing outside and smiling.\nDr. Grant Bruno is nêhiyaw (Plains Cree)\, a registered member of Samson Cree Nation\, and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. As both a researcher and a parent\, Dr. Bruno’s work is rooted in the experiences of Indigenous caregivers raising children with diverse needs. His research seeks to create culturally responsive healthcare models that reflect the strengths\, challenges\, and hopes of families\, particularly in the areas of neurodiversity and child and youth health. Drawing on nêhiyaw understandings of health and wellness\, he weaves together Indigenous knowledge systems and Western frameworks to foster inclusive and decolonized approaches to healthcare.  \nDr. Bruno is currently the Academic Lead for Indigenous Child Health at the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute (WCHRI). He is the founder of the Ispimihk Awâsisak (Sky Children Program) and the Indigenous Caregiving Collective\, both of which center the voices of families and caregivers in shaping programs and research. He also serves as the Scientific Advisor\, Indigenous Initiatives for the Kids Brain Health Network\, where he continues to advocate for caregiver-driven solutions that strengthen Indigenous child and youth health. \n  \n*The Sensory Tipi offers a relational\, land-based space where sensory needs are met through cultural safety\, ceremony\, and kinship—reminding us that healing and regulation are collective experiences.  \n**The Special Olympics program fostered inclusion through shared movement\, joy\, and community pride.   \n 
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SUMMARY:AutismBC Talks: Know Your Benefits with Lauren Stinson
DESCRIPTION:Know Your Benefits:\nNavigating the DTC\, RDSP\, and BC’s New Disability Funding\nMajor changes are coming to disability funding in BC\, and this webinar is here to help you feel more supported\, informed\, and confident in what comes next. Join us to better understand your options and the supports available to you and your family. \nLed by Lauren Stinson from Disability Alliance BC (DABC)\, this session will cover: \n\nThe Disability Tax Credit (DTC)\, including new eligibility changes and application tips\nHow to describe sensory\, mental function\, and other disability-related impacts on DTC applications\nWhat to do if a DTC application is denied\nBC’s new disability funding programs for children and youth\, replacing the Autism Funding Program\nThe BC Children & Youth Disability Supplement\nThe Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) and Canada Disability Benefit\n\nOpen to autistic adults\, families\, caregivers\, self-advocates\, professionals\, and anyone interested in disability benefits and funding in BC. No diagnosis required. \nVirtual Webinar  |  FREE\nJune 16\, 2026  |  6:00 to 8:00 PM PT \n**Please note that this webinar will not be recorded\, so we encourage you to attend live to benefit from the presentation and interactive Q&A. \n\nREGISTER NOW \n\n\n \nMembers-Only Event:\n\nThis is a members-only event. Learn more about our free AutismBC Community Membership here.\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nAutistic adults — self-identified or formally diagnosed \nParents and caregivers of autistic children and youth \nFamilies navigating the transition away from the Autism Funding Program \nSelf-advocates who want to understand their benefit entitlements \nSupport workers\, professionals\, and anyone supporting autistic individuals \n\n  \nAbout Lauren Stinson\n \nLauren Stinson (she/her) is a proud member of the cerebral palsy community and a graduate of Simon Fraser University. She works with Disability Alliance BC as a Community Advocate in the Access DTC Program and is a leading expert on Disability Tax Credit (DTC) applications in Canada.  \nLauren specializes in supporting individuals and families in navigating the DTC process — helping people understand what they are entitled to\, communicate their needs effectively in applications\, and access the benefits connected to the DTC including the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) and the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB). She brings practical\, lived-experience-informed expertise to systems that can feel overwhelming and inaccessible\, and is deeply committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can access the financial supports they deserve. \nAbout Disability Alliance BC (DABC)\n\nDABC is a provincial\, cross-disability non-profit and registered charity based in Vancouver\, Canada.\n \nEstablished in 1977\, DABC’s mission is to champion the rights and interests of people with all types of disabilities through direct services\, advocacy\, and research.
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-talks-know-your-benefits/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Talks
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SUMMARY:AutismBC Talks: Caregiver Workshop with Oralie Loong
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a caregiver looking for more ease and support in your day-to-day life\, you’re not alone\, and this webinar is here for you. \nTogether\, we’ll explore caregiver burnout through both neurodivergent and neurotypical perspectives within a neuroaffirming framework. Designed for caregivers of autistic children\, youth\, and adults\, this session will offer a deeper understanding of burnout\, along with practical\, compassionate strategies to support your wellbeing. \nNo pressure for major life changes or perfect routines. Just realistic\, sustainable approaches that can help make everyday life feel more balanced and supported for you\, too. \nWhat we’ll cover:\n– Understanding caregiver burnout\n– What contributes to burnout\n– The REST framework: Reduce demands\, Enjoy restorative indulgence\, Safeguard capacity\, Track patterns to prevent future burnout \nDate/time: Tuesday\, June 23\, 6–7:30 PM* \nLocation: Zoom \n\n*Date shifted from May 29 to ensure we have a broader reach of this Talk. \nThis is a members-only event. Please log in to your AutismBC account to register.\n\nLive spots for this session are limited to 300 participants. If you are not planning to attend live\, please hold off on registering and wait for the recording. We will post it on our YouTube channel after the event. By keeping live spots open for those who plan to attend in real time\, we can make sure everyone who joins us that evening gets the most out of the experience. Thank you for being considerate of your fellow community members. \nRegistration closes on Monday\, June 22 at noon. We’ll send you the Zoom link after you register. \nWhen you register for this event\, you’ll be signing up as a free AutismBC Community Member. This gives you access to our programs and events and helps us manage registrations and share updates. It does not involve governance\, and you can unsubscribe anytime. (This is different from Society Membership\, which includes voting and governance participation). To learn more about membership\, visit our website. \n \nAbout Oralie Loong\nOralie Loong is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and founder of Neurodivergent Counselling Services Inc. who brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work with Autistic adults. As a late-diagnosed Autistic and ADHDer (aka AuDHDer)\, she speaks from a radically neurodivergence-affirming lens that centres Autistic voices\, strengths\, and culture. Her practice focuses on making the world a better place for Autistics\, including mental health counselling\, adult autism screening\, neurodiversity-affirming clinical supervision\, and advocating for therapeutic approaches that honour Autistic agency and lived experience.
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-talks-caregiver-workshop-oralie-loong/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Talks
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SUMMARY:AutismBC Talks: Personal Planning & Representation Agreements with Nidus
DESCRIPTION:Planning for the future can feel overwhelming\, but having the right information can help you make informed decisions for yourself and the people you care about.  \nYour choice. Your plan. Your life. This free live webinar\, in collaboration with Nidus\, offers a robust overview of personal planning and Representation Agreements. Nidus staff will review the usefulness of personal planning and discuss ways it can benefit you and your loved ones.  \nThe 60-minute presentation and 30-minute Q&A will address frequently asked questions\, including:  \n\nWhat is personal planning and how is it different from estate planning? \nWhat if I have a Will and an Enduring Power of Attorney—am I covered? \nWhat is a Representation Agreement and why are there different types? \nWhat if I can’t make any of these documents? \nWhat will happen to me in an emergency if I can’t speak for myself? \nWhat if I don’t have family nearby? \nWhy should I register my legal documents? \n\nQuestions may be submitted in advance by emailing programs@autismbc.ca. Due to time constraints\, only selected questions will be answered during the session.  \nWhen/where: Sept. 25 from 12-1:30 PM PT live via Zoom  \nHow to Register:\n\nClick Register below and complete the registration form\nYou will receive a confirmation email and a reminder with the Zoom link before the event\nIf you experience any difficulties registering or joining the webinar\, please email programs@autismbc.ca\n\nREGISTER NOW \n\n \nWhy This Talk Matters:\n\nMany people assume that a Will or Power of Attorney covers every situation\, but these documents serve different purposes. Understanding your options before a crisis occurs can help ensure your wishes are known and respected. \nWhether you are planning for yourself\, supporting an autistic family member\, or helping someone navigate future decision-making\, this session will provide practical information about personal planning in BC and the legal tools available to support autonomy\, choice\, and peace of mind. \nNo prior knowledge is required\, and there will be an opportunity to ask questions during the live Q&A. \n\nAbout Audrey Jun\, Executive Director of Nidus\nA portrait of Audrey Jun\, Executive Director of Nidus.\nAudrey has supported Nidus in various capacities since 2009\, bringing a longstanding commitment to advancing self-determination for adults in British Columbia. Before joining Nidus as Director of Programs and later Executive Director\, she worked in private practice\, supporting older adults and families in the disability community as they navigated complex and evolving needs. Audrey currently serves on the Board of the BC Law Institute.  \nAbout Nidus\n\nThe logo for Nidus: Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry.\n\n\nThe Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre is a non-profit\, charitable organization. Nidus provides education on personal planning – making legal arrangements in case you need assistance with things such as paying bills or making health care decisions due to illness\, injury or disability. The Nidus website contains optional forms for Representation Agreements\, as well as information on Enduring Powers of Attorney and health care consent. \nNidus operates a centralized Registry for personal planning documents\, including Representation Agreements\, Enduring Powers of Attorney\, Advance Directives\, My Voice Expression of Wishes\, Nominations of Committee and Notices of Revocations. \nFor more information\, visit the Nidus website.
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-talks-personal-planning-representation-agreements-with-nidus/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Talks
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