Autism Society Alberta
Uniting Alberta’s Autism Community
Autism Society Alberta (ASA) unites autism organizations across the province to provide resources, services, and advocacy for autistic people and their families. Their Alliance brings together professionals, parents, and self-advocates into a variety of working groups focused on increasing autistic wellbeing in their focus areas including diagnosis, early childhood, education, housing, Indigenous relations, and post-secondary.
ASA also offers employment programs and operates the Autism Housing Network of Alberta to support autistic adults in finding independent housing.
Additional Details
Mandate: "ASA is dedicated to increasing public awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by autistic individuals, their families and the professionals with whom they interact. The Society and its partners share a common mission of providing information and education, as well as supporting research and advocating for programs and supports for the autism community." [About]
Type of Resource: Community Agency
Services: Employment services, Living support
Languages: English
Subjects: Advocacy, Autistic Adults, Diagnosis & Assessment, Early Years, Employment, Post Secondary, Indigenous
Age Range: All Ages (0-100)
Target Users: Autistic, disabled, & neurodiverse people, Researchers, Professionals, Educators, Families & caregivers
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Contact Name: 1-877-777-7192
3639 26 Street Northeast, Calgary, AB, Canada