Language matters. Consider using preferred autism language. Three bilingual language documents share about preferred and potentially offensive language for autistics, their supporters and autism leaders. These documents were developed by the Autism Alliance of Canada; a project led by Dr. Michèle L. Hébert as a CIHR Postdoctoral Health System Impact Fellow.
Learn more HERE.
Sexual Health for Neurodiverse Youth
Starting at the end of June 2024, adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate (T2201) can apply for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). The CDCP helps pay a portion of the cost for a wide range of oral health care services.
How to apply
Applying to the CDCP is easy and support is available from Service Canada by calling 1-833-537-4342. Within three months of applying, successful applicants will receive a welcome package from Sun Life, which will include an overview of their coverage and their coverage start date.
Read a published article written by the Founder of Buds in Bloom who advocated for this very dental support in 2021.
Learn more about the CDCP.
Beyond Surviving Into Thriving a 30 minute CAOT podcast by Dr. Michèle L. Hébert and Dr. Nadine Larivière.
Imagination is My Superpower, a children’s book that dives into reality and imagination
9-8-8 Canadian national suicide crisis Helpline (launched on November 30, 2023)
Gateway Association Webinars Calendar on Employment, Family Resource Centre, Digital Literacy and Community Events/Partnerships. Please note that the Family Resource Centre workshops run from September to June.
Donate your hair for children with hair loss!
Make Your Care Map
United Nations Convention On The Rights Of The Child
Providing for a Lifetime
We provide guidance to families supporting dependents with a disability and family stewards to ensure effective access to all financial programs and government supports. We implement strategies to protect these supports and guide families through periods of transition and at all life stages. We create solutions that transcend generations, so families can enjoy today, embrace tomorrow and secure a comfortable, safe and healthy future for the whole family.
Click here to learn more about Securing the Future for Disabled Loved Ones.
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Are you prepared?
Here are some tools to help in your family emergency preparedness.
Planning and being prepared for an emergency a resource developed by the City of Calgary which experienced several natural disasters.
Emergency preparedness for persons with disabilities a downloadable guide from the City of Calgary which experienced several natural disasters.
Canadian emergency resources for people with disabilities with a list of help links and guides from the Government of Canada.
MedicAlert for people with autism a national program launched April 10, 2018 by MedicAlert Foundation Canada.
Click here to learn more about how the program works.