Category Archives: Networking

Community Living Ontario is accepting applications for their first-ever Family Conference, happening May 31 – June 1, 2025!

Events, Networking

With simultaneous in-person gatherings and virtual connections across six locations in Ontario, this is a one-of-a-kind event you and your family members won’t want to miss.
Who can apply? Families in Ontario with children who have disabilities.
🗓 Deadline Extended: Monday, April 7, 2025, at 5 PM EDT
✅ Notification: Successful applicants will be informed by mid-April.
🔗 Apply now: https://bit.ly/CLO-Family-Conference-2025

This inaugural family conference will be instrumental in fostering communication and collaboration among family members across Ontario. Families will have a platform to engage in open discussions, share experiences, and collaborate on solutions to common issues that parents of children who have disabilities often face. Selected applicants will “pay-what-they-can” to attend this two-day conference, listen to other parents and keynote speakers, and participate in group activities designed to enhance family dynamics and communication.

🎉Autism Canada is excited to introduce Diverse Mind Designs Makers Market

Arts, Networking, Technology

Calling All Neurodivergent Makers! Just in time for the Holiday Season, Autism Canada is excited to introduce Diverse Mind Designs Makers Market – an inclusive online platform dedicated to celebrating the creativity, passion, and unique talents of neurodivergent individuals.
Why Join Us?
1. Unleash Your Creativity: Showcase your art, crafts, products, and innovative ideas in a space made for you!
2. Empowerment and Growth: Earn income, build business skills, and grow as an entrepreneur.
3. Build Connections: Be part of a vibrant community, share experiences, and find support.
4. Raise Awareness: Help break down stereotypes by sharing your perspective and story.
5. Accessible and Flexible: Participate on your terms, with inclusivity and accessibility as our priorities.
At Diverse Mind Designs, we aim to foster an inclusive and supportive space for neurodivergent creators, where flexibility and mental well-being are valued. This marketplace is about more than products it is about celebrating diverse perspectives and strengthening our community.
Ready to join or know someone who might be? Tag a maker or DM us to learn more about joining this empowering market!
Register as a maker at www.autismcanada.org/market

🎄Come celebrate the holidays with other families from Société franco-ontarienne de l’autisme!

Events, Networking, Recreation

Date: Saturday, December 14
Location: Centre Jules-Léger Gymnasium
Address: 281 Lanark Avenue, Ottawa ON K1Z 6R8
Time: 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
There will be fun activities and gifts for the kids. A light snack will be served.
The event is free! Fill out the form by November 29 to reserve your place:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJfM4nPma8jDFbI2wlRd97ZbKGqnK6-6Rlo1PYergPvZy6Mw/viewform