Thank you to our Donors and Presenters
A very big thank you to all the donors, sponsors and presenters who have enabled ACT to provide a wealth of free information and training resources for those with autism and other neurodiverse conditions. Despite the pandemic, ACT has served many more people in 2020 throughout BC, across Canada and a growing number of fans worldwide. See our full 2020 Report to Donors for details.
A few highlights for 2020 compared to 2019:
- ACT’s website was accessed 524,000 times, a staggering 40% increase.
- The COVID-19 Resources Hub has had 15,000 visits since March.
- Autism Videos @ ACT users increased 64%.
- ACT’s Facebook followers grew by 31% to 8,500.
- Subscribers to ACT’s online ‘News Round-Up’ reached 8,900.
- 2,500 registrants received 18,000 hours of training in 2020.
ACT is facing a $30,000 deficit in 2020, as most of our events were free. Donations to support the expansion of our free training in 2021 are very welcome. As a registered charity, ACT provides tax receipts.
View the 2020 Report to Donors (pdf)
Online ‘Herring Sale for Autism’ Fundraiser Open! With full pandemic precautions!
ACT’s annual Herring Sale is back on January 16! For the health and safety of all our customers and volunteers, all orders will be made in advance through our online booking system. Customers can book a one-hour time slot to order 20lb bags for $20. Orders can be picked up during the time slot on your ticket at 3080 Moncton Street in the Steveston Village, where we will have a drive-thru loading system to ensure all COVID-19 safety precautions are in place.
Our thanks to Oceanside Fisheries and the Steveston Harbour Authority for their sponsorship.
Avoid disappointment – Pre-Order Today!
Sales end January 14th. Please note that there will be be no sales on January 16 – all orders must be made in advance.
Volunteer at the Herring Sale
If you can donate 2-3 hours of your time on January 16 to lift 20 bags of fish into the trunks of our eager customers, please email [email protected].
You are invited: free SFU Panel Discussion featuring BC’s Representative for Children & Youth
Addressing the Impact of the Pandemic on Families of Children with Special Needs
Many BC families have been severely shaken by the impact of COVID-19. Research undertaken by Simon Fraser University, the Representative of Children and Youth, ACT, Family Support Institute and Inclusion BC have all highlighted the lack of engagement on the part of the Ministry for Children and Family Development in supporting children with special needs.
To hear parental concerns addressed, join a panel discussion organized by Simon Fraser University on Friday, January 8, 11am -12pm. BC’s new Minister of Children and Family Development, the Honourable Mitzi Dean, has been invited.
Confirmed participants include:
- Representative for Children and Youth, Dr Jennifer Charlesworth
- Tracy Humphreys – Chair, BCEdAcess
- Karla Verschoor, Executive Director, Inclusion BC
For a full list of panelists and to register visit the event page.
Free live web stream
Toilet Training for Children with Autism and other Developmental Disabilities has been ACT’s most popular online video since 2014. This reflects how important successful toilet training is for a person to be fully included in the community. Now, presenters Pat Mirenda and Katie Rinald return for an updated version of this workshop which will be presented via live web stream.
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