A pre-meeting survey was sent out to seek input on a wide-cross section of issues affecting individuals and families who live with autism. After the “Big Tent” meeting, that survey was the subject of much discussion. The text of the survey was subsequently converted to a draft list of recommendations.

In December, a number of advocates met with the Minister of Children and Youth Services (Laurel Broten) and the (then) Minister of Education, Kathleen Wynne. At that meeting we agreed that in the near future, we would present the government with a list of recommendations about how to improve services for people with Autism.

In early 2010, advocates commented on and edited the draft version. OAC members have also made their comments and suggestions through this website, and these have been incorporated into the final version.

The final version of our Recommendations Report was presented to the Minister’s staff on June 18, 2010. It was also presented to the Office for the Provincial Advocate for Children & Youth on July 9th. You can see both the report and the powerpoint presentation by clicking on the links below. The report was well received in both meetings and is generating significant discussion among Ministry staff.

We are eagerly awaiting a response…

To download a copy of our presentation to Minister’s office staff at the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, click on one of the following links:

Our recommendation report in pdf format

The slide deck from our briefing in pdf format

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