New Video: Navigating the Education System
Navigating the Education System presented by Michelle Schmidt is our latest video on Autism Videos @ ACT (AVA). This presentation is part of our new “ACT Chats” series which includes free informational events, content and resources presented by ACT. This two-hour chat goes over what parents and community partners need… Continue Reading
ACT is excited to welcome two new members to our team!
Eli Neptune: Community Liaison Officer Eli Neptune joins us as the Community Liaison Officer. Eli has a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from the British Columbia Institute of Technology. Eli joined ACT to apply his lived experience as an autistic person to help advance outreach to other neurodiverse individuals… Continue Reading
2023 Summer Camps & Activities
Summer is just around the corner! To help families find recreation opportunities, ACT has been gathering information on fun activities for all ages. Submit your activities If you have a camp, program or event to share with families who have children with a range of diverse needs, please submit your activities… Continue Reading
Implementing the Family Connections Centres in British Columbia: Perspectives of Professionals on the Registry of Autism Service Providers
Therapy Centres without Therapists? Clinicians expected to staff the newly announced Family Connection Centres (FCCs) across the province are concerned about its effectiveness, a survey carried out by researchers at Simon Fraser University reports. ‘Implementing the Family Connection Centres in British Columbia: Perspectives of Professionals on the Registry of Autism… Continue Reading
Analysis identifies serious flaws in MCFD’s proposed tools for determining how children with disabilities qualify for support
In late 2021, BC’s Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) announced sweeping changes to how it intends to provide funding and services to children and youth with disabilities. Since that time, parents, advocates, and service providers have raised questions and concerns about various elements of the proposed new system…. Continue Reading