The Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorder Alliance (CASDA) was formed July 2007 shortly after the Senate Committee Report “Pay Now or Pay Later: Autism Families in Crisis”. During this time the federal government sent a clear message to the autism community: We need to work together with a unified voice. The autism community responded by forming […]
Tourism HR Canada and Ready, Willing and Able Announce Partnership Agreement
Tourism HR Canada and Ready, Willing and Able are happy to announce a partnership that will allow the two organizations to work together towards the common goal of increasing participation in the Canadian tourism workforce. Tourism is a major economic force in Canada, employing over 1.7 million people including 500,000 youth, and generating over $88 […]
Leadership Summit Minutes 2016
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ONTARIO FAMILIES REGISTER TO LEARN MORE ON AUTISM FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT
The Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorders Alliance (CASDA) supports the investment of $333 million for the new Ontario autism program for children and youth. “More children and youth will receive critical interventions sooner and achieve improved outcomes through services that are better matched to their need.” –Ontario Budget 2016 From the National Needs Assessment, we know […]
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: CASDA Board of Directors
The Board of Directors has been guiding the newly incorporated CASDA through the requirements of a not for profit organization within Canada. To that end, we have begun preparations for the first Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the new CASDA, which will be held in April as part of the National ASD Leadership Summit. A […]
AGM Minutes from Fiscal Year 2014
CASDA AGM Minutes from Fiscal Year 2014
Leadership Summit Minutes 2015
CASDA Leadership Summit Minutes from March 30, 2015
CASDA Storms Ottawa
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WAAD Conference Press Release April 2, 2014
Click here to download our press release issued after our Press Conference in Ottawa on April 2, 2014 on World Autism Awareness Day: English | French
National Needs Assessment Survey: Press Release
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