Free Web Stream Series
ACT has developed a free Fall/Spring series of presentations by speakers who will inspire and inform via web streaming. This initiative is in response to the concerns of families and individuals across the world, affected by autism and other special needs, who have been devastated by the pandemic. They are looking for practical resources that are accessible from their homes at little or no cost. Registration is free for these events. They are open to anyone who is interested, internationally, but the focus is on supporting caregivers.
Back to School Resources
ACT is gathering resources for the return to school which we hope will be of assistance to families, and the professionals who support them. Includes details on: BC’s Ministry of Education’s Back to School Plan, Knowing Your Rights and Advocacy Tips, BCEdAccess' Exclusion Tracker Survey 2020-2021, Great Back to School Resources, and where to turn if you need support.
COVID-19 Resources
ACT is gathering information to support families during the COVID-19 crisis, including resources specific to those who are neuro-diverse and useful general resources. Our COVID-19 Resources page will be updated as new resources come in.
- Watch Practical Tips for Helping Families Reduce Stress
- Resources for Families Waiting for Assessment
- View upcoming live web streams and presentations you can watch any time
B.C. Resources
Looking for autism & special needs resources specific to British Columbia? Visit the new B.C. Resources page to find community agencies, recreational activities, service providers, support groups, education & employment, community events, the autism manual, new diagnosis hub, transition to adulthood, and much more!
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Find practical autism resources in the Autism Information Database (AID). We've made it even easier to find resources and tools for parents and professionals with a new subject listing. Free and relevant world-wide.
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Autism, Anxiety and COVID-19
To mark World Autism Day with a practical initiative, ACT invited three respected mental health clinicians, who have presented for ACT on autism and mental health, to answer questions on ‘Anxiety and COVID-19’.
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Search over 1,400 vetted information resources related to ASD, including online articles, videos, and websites.
Special Needs Community Events
ACT lists workshops and conferences in B.C. related to autism and other special needs that are provided by local agencies and organizations.
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A very sad story from California, where an autistic teenager and his mother died in a house fire last weekend. It has now become clear that the mother went back into the house to attempt to rescue her son.
Fremont fire: Mother went back into burning home trying to save autistic son
www.eastbaytimes.com
“This is a tragic and heartbreaking incident. Feda Almaliti courageously risked her life to save her son’s. Her actions were selfless and valiant”Condolences to the family. There are no words at a time like this.
This is heartbreaking. I’m so sorry to the family 💔
"All Canadians who identify as having a disability—such as a physical, cognitive or sensory— or having a child or family member living with a disability in their household are asked to share their unique experiences and concerns while navigating COVID-19." Researchers at UBC are inviting Canadians to respond to a survey designed to gather information about how the pandemic is affecting those who have disabilities.
National survey supports Canadians living with disabilities during COVID-19
www.med.ubc.ca
Findings from this UBC study will help ensure strategies meet the needs of people of all abilities."The key to learning how to love yourself if you are thought of as being disabled lies in your ability to draw a robust, unwavering line between how others may define you and how you define yourself. Easier said than done, that's for sure, though I am proof that it is possible and I know I'm not the only one on the autism spectrum who has achieved this. Let society have its reasons for labeling particular struggles or challenges as disabilities, but understand that society cannot force you to label yourself the same way." Thoughts from an autistic man on how the "fight-or flight" response some people on the spectrum experience can put them in grave danger during encounters with police officers, and on the broader issue of disability and self-esteem.
thehill.com
The examples of Linden Cameron and Neli Latson shine a light on a wider issue.“I’m told they can’t put me anywhere because my care needs are too high. A place like this, a nursing home, is the only place I’m allowed to go where they can meet my needs. What 29-year-old wants to live in a nursing home if they don’t have to?"
A twenty-nine-year-old disabled woman in Nova Scotia has been living in a nursing home with elderly people for nine years, which she says has taken a great toll on her mental health and left her unable to pursue job opportunities. Advocates say the province needs to significantly increase community-based supported living options.
www.thechronicleherald.ca
Since March, Vicky Levack, 29, has ventured off the grounds of her home — a nursing home — only three times. Levack went directly to the hospital from Arborstone Enhanced Care in Purcells Cove on ...自閉症社區訓練協會 | ACT in Chinese
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ACT in Punjabi
ACT has been able to both create and identify valuable resources for the Punjabi-speaking community in British Columbia.
View Punjabi-language Resources