March 3, 2021 Media Release: Court's Decision Leaves Autism Community Relieved
February 3, 2021 Media Release: Pilot Program Means More Waiting
COVID-19 Autism Support and Resources
OAC Education Resource Guide (2020)
Do we need trustees? York Region parents express mixed feelings
… Bruce McIntosh, founder and past president of the Ontario Autism Coalition. … @Swag_Song, known for its “disgusting and vile” anti-autism stance.
York Region trustee linked to ‘disgusting’ anti-autism Twitter account
“But really the fundamental problem exists in the Education Act,” Bruce McIntosh, founder and past president of the Ontario Autism Coalition, said, …
EAST – How to Submit Your OAP Expenses Information Session | Autism Ontario
During this information session, an Autism Ontario Service Navigator will lead you through the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) reconciliation process.
World Autism Day: a step toward awareness & inclusion
Jamie Read, Autism Ontario Peterborough, Service Navigator Team Lead discusses World Autism Day, and the challenges of COVID-19 for families dealing with autism. Jamie discusses the value of Family Nights, services in Peterborough for families in which…
London-Fanshawe MPP takes aim at Doug Ford’s Ontario Autism Program
Meanwhile Angela Brandt, the president of the Ontario Autism Coalition, says that is a common theme for parents around the province. “Many children …
London-Fanshawe MPP takes aim at Doug Ford’s Ontario Autism Program
Teresa Armstrong, official opposition NDP critic for Children and Youth Services, accused Premier Doug Ford of betraying a generation of kids with autism Wednesday.
London family among thousands in province waiting for autism treatments
Ontario parents of autistic children are demanding the province improve … miserably,” Angela Brandt, the president of the Ontario Autism Coalition, …
Ontario Autism Coalition ‘relieved’ Minassian autism defence failed
The Ontario Autism Coalition is “relieved” van murderer Alek Minassian wasn’t able to use his autism as a defence and has been found guilty of his crimes. In the spring of 2018, Minassian drove a van down Yonge street south of Finch Ave. running people down. On Wednesday, a judge found him guilty of 10 […]
Ontario Autism Coalition ‘relieved’ Minassian autism defence failed
The Ontario Autism Coalition is “relieved” van murderer Alek Minassian wasn’t able to use his autism as a defence and has been found guilty of his crimes. In the spring of 2018, Minassian drove a van down Yonge street south of Finch Ave. running people down. On Wednesday, a judge found him guilty of 10 […]
Media Releases
- OAC Releases Education Recommendations for School Re-opening
- The Ford Government Short Changes Autism Families…Again
- Families to Protest Delays to Autism Program (EN)
- Families to Protest Delays to Autism Program (FR)
- Letter to Minister Smith Jan 2019
- Families Still Waiting for Details on New Autism Program
- Recommendations Release
- OAP Enhancement Doesn’t Address the Big Issues (Mar. 2019)
- Minister of Education’s “Autism Announcement” Is Too Little, Too Late (Mar. 2019)
- Ford Government’s One-Size-Fits-All Approach Fails All Children with Autism (Feb. 2019)
- Disability Advocates Call for Action Limiting When Principals Can Exclude Students from School (Jan. 2019)
- OAC demands that the Ford Government end the conflict of interest with the Regional Autism Programs (Nov. 2018)
- Parents Worried That Increased Special Education Funding Will Not Be Spent On What’s Needed (Mar. 2018)
- OAC Will Protest the Lack of Appropriate Supports in Schools for Students with Autism and Other Special Education Needs (Oct. 2017)
- OAC Calls On Ministry of Education to Issue Consistent Policy Allowing Autism Service Dogs In Ontario Schools (Sep. 2017)
- The Autism Community Will Remind The Wynne Government That The New Autism Program Must Serve All Children And Youth With Autism (Apr. 2017)
- Education System Must Change to Meet the Needs of Students with Autism (Apr. 2017)
Briefing Notes to Government
- Presentation To Finance Committee
- Recommendations for Special Education in Ontario’s Public Schools: Exclusions, Suspensions and Expulsions (Oct. 2018)
- Recommendations for changes to the Ontario Autism Program (Aug. 2018)
- Rethinking the Ontario Autism Program – Direct Funding as a Way Forward (May 2016)
Important Letters
- Letter To Minister Smith (Jan 2019)
- Letter to Minister Hon. Lisa MacLeod – Bill 64, Noah and Gregory’s Law (Dec. 2018)
- Letter to Minister Hon. Lisa M. Thompson – Ontario Schools that Exclude or Refuse to Admit Students with Disabilities (Dec. 2018)
- The Health Professions Appeal and Review Board (Aug. 2018)
- Letter to Minister Hon. Mitzie Hunter (July 2017)
- Letter to the Minister Hon. Michael Coteau (Sept 2016)