Upcoming Autism & Disability-Related Events in August 2026

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Virtual Events

1) Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services (MCCSS)

If you are registered in the Ontario Autism Program (e.g. have an OAP number), you can access Foundational Family Services. For a list of providers, go here

NOTE: Most Foundational Family Services offerings are virtual and unlimited (you can take as many as you want). You’re not restricted to providers only in your region. Unless stated otherwise, you can take them from whoever you choose. For more info, go here

2) Autism Ontario

• Ausome Moms (support group) – Aug 20

• Rad Dads (support group) – Aug 31

• Back to School with Confidence: Supporting Autistic Students Through Transitions – Aug 20

• Welcome to Kindergarten – Aug 5

• Introduction to Special Education in Ontario – Aug 6

• Navigating a New Diagnosis – For Caregivers of Autistic Children Under 5 – Aug 12

• Paperwork Party – Special Services at Home (SSAH) – Aug 13

• Exploring Autism – Aug 20

• Feel Better Box for School Mental Health – Aug 25

3) National Autism Association

• Behavior is Biology: Five Principles for Better Supporting Autistic Learners – Aug 13

4) Association for Autism and Neurodiversity (AANE)

• Introduction to Autism for Families – Aug 3

• Introduction to Autism for Adults – Aug 3

5) DSO (Developmental Services Ontario)

• Learn How to Recognize a Scam with Canada Revenue Agency  – Aug 25

• Accessory Dwelling Units – Aug 27

6) McMaster Children’s Hospital – various topics and dates

7) PDA North America

• PDA 101 – Aug 6

8) MyDirectPlan

• Information session - Aug 11

9) Métis Nation of Ontario

• Perinatal/Postpartum Mental Health with Integration of Neurodivergent Families - Aug 6

In-Person Events

• Various dates - Neurodiverse Storytime - Elemnoe (Burlington)

• Aug 1 - Sensory Friendly Screening: "Paddington 2" - The Westdale (Hamilton)

• Aug 4 - Ask a Speech Language Pathologist - Hamilton Public Library (Waterdown)

• Aug 5 - Community Partner Visit - CMHA Peer Support - Hamilton Public Library (Central)

• Aug 7 - Sensory Friendly Screening: "The Great Muppet Caper" - The Westdale (Hamilton)

• Aug 6 - Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario -  Hamilton Public Library (Valley Park)

• Aug 6 -  Storytime for Adults with Disabilities - Hamilton Public Library (Turner Park)

• Aug 10 - Earl Haig Family Fun Day - Autism Ontario (Brantford)

• Aug 13 - Neurodiverse Art Space - Laurier Students Public Interest Research Group (Brantford)

• Aug 8 - Bark for Books with St. John's Ambulance - Hamilton Public Library (Binbrook)

• Aug 8 - American Sign Language Conversation Club - Hamilton Public Library (Central)

• Aug 10 - Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario -  Hamilton Public Library (Turner Park)

• Aug 10 - Bark for Books with St. John's Ambulance - Hamilton Public Library (Westdale)

• Aug 12 - Ask a Speech Language Pathologist - Hamilton Public Library (Ancaster)

• Aug 12 - Community Partner Visit - CMHA Peer Support - Hamilton Public Library (Central)

• Aug 13 - Ask a Speech Language Pathologist - Hamilton Public Library (Terryberry)

• Aug 13 - Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario -  Hamilton Public Library (Valley Park)

• Aug 13 - Storytime for Adults with Disabilities - Hamilton Public Library (Turner Park)

• Aug 14 - Ask a Speech Language Pathologist - Hamilton Public Library (Sherwood)

• Aug 15 - “Paw Patrol – The Dino Movie” Sensory Showing - Autism Ontario (Hamilton)

• Aug 17 - Information Table - Centre for Diverse Learners - Hamilton Public Library (Terryberry)

• Aug 18 - Ask a Speech Language Pathologist - Hamilton Public Library (Turner Park)

• Aug 20 - Ask a Speech Language Pathologist - Hamilton Public Library (Carlisle)

• Aug 20 - Ask a Speech Language Pathologist - Hamilton Public Library (Kenilworth)

• Aug 20 - Storytime for Adults with Disabilities - Hamilton Public Library (Turner Park)

• Aug 20 - Creative Circle for Adults with Disabilities - Hamilton Public Library (Turner Park)

• Aug 20 - Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario -  Hamilton Public Library (Valley Park)

• Aug 21 - Community Partner Visit - CMHA Peer Support - Hamilton Public Library (Central)

• Aug 24 - Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario -  Hamilton Public Library (Turner Park)

• Aug 26 - A Hamilton Tiger-Cats Experience - Autism Ontario (Hamilton)

• Aug 26 - Creative Circle for Adults with Disabilities - Hamilton Public Library (Turner Park)

• Aug 26 - Community Partner Visit - CMHA Peer Support - Hamilton Public Library (Central)

• Aug 27 - Storytime for Adults with Disabilities - Hamilton Public Library (Turner Park)

• Aug 27 - Ask a Speech Language Pathologist - Hamilton Public Library (Kenilworth)

• Aug 27 - Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario -  Hamilton Public Library (Valley Park)

• Aug 28 - Community Partner Visit - CMHA Peer Support - Hamilton Public Library (Central)

• Aug 28 - UnBirthday Party - Autism Ontario (Brantford)

• Aug 28 - Storytime for Adults with Disabilities - Hamilton Public Library (Binbrook)

• Aug 29 - Kyoto Claw Arcade for Autistic Adults - Autism Ontario (Hamilton)

• Aug 29 - Sensory Friendly Screening: "Nanny McPhee" - The Westdale (Hamilton)

  
  

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