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Results of ACT’s Resources and Services Survey 2016

Thank you to everyone who  took the time to answer ACT’s 2016 Resources and Services Survey, released in August.  Over 1,000 responses were received from parents, individuals with autism, professionals and para-professionals. There was strong representation from across B.C. which means that the survey provide very useful insights to the perceptions and priorities of families and professionals.

While there were some differences in responses based on whether we looked at parent versus professional perspectives, or whether the respondent lived in Metro Vancouver or a small rural community, in general, the responses were similar across the board:

  • Those who have used ACT’s many free online resources or the individualized services of Information Officers rate them highly.
  • Many respondents, depending on the resource or service, are not aware of all that ACT provides: we need to do a better job of promoting our resources, especially in Northern B.C.

All of the suggestions we made in terms of areas where ACT could improve our resources were endorsed. The highest degrees of support were for:

  • Better information resources for adults;
  • A Registry of Autism Service Providers for children six and over;
  • Develop a profile tool for all professions on the RASP.

ACT’s next step will be to seek out necessary resources to enable us to meet the challenges we have been set. To review a full report on the results you can download the PDF here.

Graphic Designer – contract position

ACT is coordinating the translation of the Ministry of Children and Family Development “A Parent’s Handbook: Your Guide to the Autism Program” into eight languages (The Handbook can be viewed online at www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/autism/pdf/autism_handbook_web.pdf.)   The Handbook is an important information tool for parents that describes how the provincial Autism Program works.

This contract position would work with ACT staff and the individual translators to take the translated text and create documents in InDesign, appropriate for printing and downloading. It would be suitable for someone who has previous experience in designing multi-page documents such as annual reports, and preferably someone who has worked in other languages. All content will be supplied to the designer.

ACT – Autism Community Training (ACT) is a registered not for profit society that provides information and referral services to families of children with Autism Spectrum disorders as well as to para-professionals and professionals.  Our mission is to provide excellent information and training, in accordance with international best practices. Our goal is to enable parents, professionals and para-professionals to support children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder to live productive, satisfying lives within their families and communities.

Position Requirements

  • Experience using InDesign
  • Experience in designing annual reports, guides and manuals
  • Experience doing design work in languages other than English is desireable

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in related area

Payment and Delivery schedule:

Will be negotiated and outlined in a contract

This position is available immediately.  The designer is expected to work off site and must have the appropriate technologies to complete the work.  In person meetings may be required to discuss design and delivery.  Project completed expected to be Spring 2017.

Please send your cover letter, resume and a sample of your work to:

ACT-Autism Community Training E-Mail to: [email protected]

We thank all applicants; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

Support Group for South Asian Families

ACT’s South Asian Autism Awareness Project (ASAAP) hosts a monthly support group for South Asian families raising or supporting a child with autism. Parents and extended family are welcome to attend.

Topics will be chosen by the group, and the discussion will be held in both Punjabi and English. To RSVP or for more information, call ACT at 604-205-5467 or email [email protected].

Upcoming events at: Ecole Henry Bose Elementary School, 6550 134 Street, Surrey, B.C.
All meetings are from 6:30pm to 8:30pm on the following dates:

  • Wednesday, September 28th
  • Thursday, October 27th,
  • Thursday, November 24th,
  • Thursday, January 26th,
  • Thursday, February 23rd,
  • Thursday, March 30th,
  • Thursday, April 27th,
  • Thursday, May 25th (cancelled).

Download flyer .

These support groups are sponsored by Surrey Schools. Surrey Schools

For more information on the ASAAP project, and more resources in Punjabi, visit our ACT in Punjabi page.

ASD workshops in Prince Rupert – September

MCFD-logoThe Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to a series of workshops on Autism Spectrum Disorder in Prince Rupert, September 26 – 28, 2016.

All workshops are free. Registration is required to plan for refreshments.

Location: The Highliner Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre, 815-1st Avenue West, Prince Rupert B.C.

Workshop topics include:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder; What Does the Research Say?
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders in Transitioning Youth and Adults
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder and Mental Health Issues in Children
  • Tools for your toolbox! Evidence-Based Intervention Strategies
  • Supporting Individuals with Autism in Crisis/Emergency Situations
  • An Aboriginal Perspective on Supporting Children and Families with Special Needs
  • Information and Supports across BC for Individuals with ASD and Their Families

For details and times: download this poster or visit the Non-ACT Events page.

To register: Workshops are intended for families, professionals, community members, and anyone interested in ASD. If you are interested in attending, please download this registration form, and email ([email protected]) or fax (250-615-4873) to indicate which workshop(s) you are interested in attending.

Questions? For other registration inquiries, please call Cathy Green at: 250-615-4858.