ACT is hiring: Information Officer with Knowledge of the South Asian Community (deadline: May 1)
This contract position is 30-35 hours per week to the end of 2015 with the possibility of an extension. ACT Information Officers provide information, support and referral services to families raising children with ASD. The position is based in our Burnaby office and involves developing autism awareness and outreach within the South Asian community – strong spoken Punjabi language skills and a knowledge of autism are requirements for this position. This position is funded through a grant from Autism Speaks Canada.
If you have any questions, or to request a job description, contact [email protected]. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with “South Asian Autism Awareness” in the subject line, before end of day, May 1st, 2015.
ACT is hiring! Temporary Reception/Admin Assistant for Holiday Coverage
ACT’s receptionist plays a pivotal role as the first point of contact for those contacting ACT at our Burnaby office. Duties include registering individuals for ACT events, directing information calls from families and data entry. If you are organized, have a welcoming telephone manner with strong technical and communication skills, we encourage you to send your cover letter and resume to [email protected].
Please put “Temporary Receptionist” in the subject line. Apply by end of day, April 1st.
This position is from April 13 to May 1st, 8:30am to 4:30 pm.
Share Autism Awareness Events in your Community
We are collecting community events for April – Autism Awareness Month to include in our March News Round-Up. If you know of one happening in your community, please email [email protected] with “Community Event” in the subject line. Thank you.
Vote before March 30 for a Specialized Dental Clinic for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Vote online to support the creation of a specialized dental service for adults with Developmental Disabilities through UBC’s ‘Start an Evolution Competition’. Adults with developmental disabilities in B.C. are frequently denied access to appropriate dental services through a lack of qualified providers, lack of funding to pay for treatment and a two year waiting list for access to facilities where they can receive a general anaesthetic.
See Joan Rush, retired lawyer’s report Help! Teeth Hurt – a legal analysis of B.C.’s failure to provide care to those who are living in agony.
Step 1. Click here and create your account.
Step 2. Next, confirm your account via the mail you provided.
Step 3. Re-enter the UBC “Start An Evolution” website and cast your vote for the dental clinic project.
Participating costs you no money or time. Anyone from anywhere can vote.
Please vote by Monday, March 30, as the finalists will be announced soon.
NEW! Two POPARD courses this summer
ACT will host two POPARD courses this summer in Vancouver. See the ACT Events page for details and to register.