Upcoming Autism & Disability-Related Events in September 2025

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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

• Understanding Special Education: Workshop for Caregivers of Autistic Learners - Sept 16

• “Paperwork Party”: Supporting Caregivers with Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD) - Sept 17

• Navigating a New Diagnosis: Information Session for Parents and Caregivers of Autistic Children Over 5 - Sept 18

• Ausome Moms (support group) - Sept 18

• Autism Ontario Presents: Exploring Autism - Sept 23

• Journey to Adulthood Overview - Sept 24

• The Journey Through Special Education: Navigating Challenges and Building Connection - Sept 24

• Rad Dads (support group) - Sept 29

3) Jake’s House 

Hangouts and Workshops (virtual and in-person) – See full list of offerings here

4) Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO)

• Understanding Legal Information for Caregivers - Sept 11

• Navigating Special Education in Ontario Schools - Sept 25

5) DSO (Developmental Services Ontario)

• Creating Your Individualized Housing and Support Plan Virtual Workshop Series - Sept 9, 16 and 23

• Introduction to Technology to Support independence: Home, Community Safety and Personal Health - Sept 9

• Learn About the Canada Disability Benefit and the Disability Tax Credit - Sept 11

• MyDirectPlan Information Session - Sept 16

• March of Dimes Canada Tech Programs - Sept 18

• eCLAIM Webcast - Sept 23

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

7) Monarch House Oakville

• Navigating the Transition to Adulthood - Sept 24

8) Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN)

• Use AI to Connect with Inclusive Employers - Sept 9

• Build a Disability Inclusive Workforce with Jobs Ability Canada - Sept 25

9) P4P Planning Network

• An Introduction to Advocacy in Ontario's Schools - Sept 11

• Alternatives to Guardianship - Sept 22

• Microboards: Sustaining Your Future - Sept 29

• Intro to the RDSP - Sept 30

In-Person Events

• Sept 4 - “Ability First” Accessibility Fair (Hamilton)

• Sept 4 - Storytime for Adults with Disabilities - Hamilton Public Library (Turner Park)

• Sept 5 - Storytime for Adults with Disabilities - Hamilton Public Library (Binbrook)

• Sept 6 and 7 - Sensory Friendly Screening: "How to Train Your Dragon" - The Westdale (Hamilton)

• Sept 9 - The Neurodiverse Night Out - Centre For Diverse Learners (CDL)

• Sept 10 - Family Crock-a-Doodle - Autism Ontario (Brantford)

• Sept 11 -  Storytime for Adults with Disabilities - Hamilton Public Library (Turner Park)

• Sept 11 - Storytime for Adults with Disabilities - Hamilton Public Library (Central)

• Sept 12 - The Community Safety Forum - Youth Alliance for Intersectional Justice (Hamilton)

• Sept 18 - Storytime for Adults with Disabilities - Hamilton Public Library (Turner Park)

• Sept 20 - Hamilton Accessibility Film Festival (HAFF)

• Sept 21 - 2025 Hamilton Walk for Down Syndrome

• Sept 23 - Make and Mingle Mandalas for Caregivers - Autism Ontario (Hamilton)

• Sept 24 - Creative Circle for Adults with Disabilities - Hamilton Public Library (Barton)

• Sept 25 - Storytime for Adults with Disabilities - Hamilton Public Library (Turner Park)

• Sept 26 - Storytime for Adults with Disabilities - Hamilton Public Library (Valley Park)

  
  

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