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Add-On the Bill for AutismBC 2023
A big thank you to our fundraising partners celebrating Autism Acceptance Month! We are so grateful that these businesses are committed to cultivating a culture of inclusion, accessibility, and acceptance in their communities and beyond. Shop these businesses throughout April to make a donation to AutismBC or have a percentage of your purchase donated. All funds go to support AutismBC programs throughout the province for autistic children, youth, adults and their families.
Nic Robins on volunteering and work in construction
Nic Robins is an autistic adult who has been volunteering with Habitat for Humanity for four years. We caught up with him on what it’s like to work on a construction site and what he’s been learning. Check out the bottom of this post to see how you can help bring low-to-middle income families out of the poverty rental cycle.
Add-On the Bill for AutismBC 2022
A big thank you to our fundraising partners celebrating Autism Acceptance Month! We are so grateful that these businesses are committed to cultivating a culture of inclusion, accessibility, and acceptance in their communities and beyond. Shop these businesses throughout April to make a donation to AutismBC or have a percentage of your purchase donated. All funds go to support AutismBC programs throughout the province for autistic children, youth, adults and their families.
Getting Together on the Spectrum: Autistic Adult Meet-Up Group
Are you an autistic adult who’s interested in meeting and connecting with other adults like yourself? If so, then our autistic adult meet-up group is for you!
Recreational Respite
More than 15% of our total yearly information requests are inquiries about support services and social connections. For that reason, we aim to connect our […]
Preparing for Halloween
Halloween, some adore the holiday, and some loathe it. If you have a child on the autism spectrum, you may either embrace the holiday or […]
New to BC with an autistic child, what support can we find?
“We just moved here from New Brunswick. Our son is 6 and just received an autism diagnosis before we left. Where do we start with […]
How can my business be an ally?
“I am the Administrative Assistant for a new tourist attraction. Due to its popularity, the lineup can become quite long. We have received some comments […]
AIDE Lending Library
AIDE Canada is now offering free audiobooks and ebooks through the AIDE Canada Library. As an AIDE member, you have instant access to over 150 digital […]
2020 BC Autism Awards: Winners Follow-Up
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 […]
MOVE with AutismBC by GoodLife Kids Foundation
We are thrilled to announce a new, exciting partnership: MOVE with AutismBC by GoodLife Kids Foundation! This program is open to children and youth aged 12 to 21 with a diagnosis of autism or an intellectual disability. Please continue reading for more information! We can’t wait to see you there!
Let’s Run for Autism: Scotiabank Charity Challenge 2021
Fun, Fitness, and Fundraise for AutismBC at the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K Virtual Race Charity Challenge from June 2 – July 5th, 2021! Click […]