Autism Alberta’s Alliance, an initiative of Autism Society Alberta, invites you to join us to shape and influence Alberta’s future for our community to enhance the lives of Autistic persons and their loved ones.
Autism Alberta’s Alliance Event: Connecting Communities
Addressing opportunities to improve experiences, services and care within and for the autism community.
June 13-14, 2024
Livestream or In-Person
Ross Glen Hall, Mount Royal University
4825 Mount Royal Gate Southwest, Calgary, AB T3E 7N5
Agenda
Agenda Day 1
June 13, 2024 – Sharing Possibilities
8:30-9:00 am — Registration & Resource Fair
9-9:30 am — Welcome *will be livestreamed
9:30-10:30 am — Early Childhood Community of Practice: Moving Alberta Toward Timely Access for the Youngest of Children *will be livestreamed
10:30-10:45 am — Break & Resource Fair
10:45-11:45 am — Autism Diagnosis Community of Practice: Mission Possible: Working towards provincial assessment best practice standards and building capacity *will be livestreamed
11:45 am-12:15 pm — Employment Presentation: Fostering Neuroinclusivity in Alberta *will be livestreamed
12:15-1:15 pm — Lunch & Resource Fair
1:15-2:15 pm — Education Community of Practice: Emerging Opportunities to Advance Learner Outcomes and Student Well-Being *will be livestreamed
2:15-3:15 pm — Post Secondary Community of Practice: Access to Post-Secondary Education *will be livestreamed
3:15-3:30 pm — Break & Resource Fair
3:30-4:30 pm — Housing Community of Practice – How current public policy is addressing the housing needs of the Autistic community throughout Alberta *will be livestreamed
4:30-4:45 pm — Closing remarks *will be livestreamed
Agenda Day 2
June 14, 2024 – Braiding Indigenous Connections in Autism
8:30-9:00 am — Registration & Resource Fair
9:00 am — Elder prayer *will be livestreamed
9:30-10:30 am — Keynote address: Raising Our Children in Love – Akomimoksin and Sâkihitowin *will be livestreamed
10:30-10:45 am — Break & Resource Fair
10:45 am-12:15 pm — Caregiver Panel: Community-Centered Caregiving Perspectives on Autism *will be livestreamed
12:15 – 1:45 pm — Lunch & Resource Fair
- Cultural event *will be livestreamed
1:45-2:30 pm — Dr. Anne Lindblom: Indigenous Autism in Global Contexts *will be livestreamed
End of livestreamed event
2:30-3:00 pm — Break & Resource Fair
3:00-4:00 pm — Connecting with Elders
4:00-5:00 pm — Wrap-up, way forward, Elder blessing
* Please note that presentations/panel titles are subject to change
Partners and Sponsors
Event Sponsor
The Government of Canada's Community Services Recovery Fund
Accessibility Partner
Sinneave Family Foundation: Reducing barriers to in-person and virtual participation of Autistic Albertans through financial awards
Sponsor
Azrieli Accelerator
Sponsor
Barbara Stewart Self-Advocates Fund
Sponsor
Dr. Deborah Barrett Who Will Take Care of Our Kids Fund
Indigenous Relations Circle Caregiver Panel Sponsor
Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence
Indigenous Relations Circle Sponsor
Siksika Health Services
Indigenous Relations Circle Sponsor
Iniskim Centre
To become a sponsor of our event, please email provincial.director@autismalberta.ca
