Upcoming Autism & Disability-Related Events in August 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

• Exploring Autism - Aug 12

• Navigating a New Diagnosis: Information Session for Parents of Autistic Children Under 5 - Aug 13

• Building a Feel Better Box for School Mental Health - Aug 20

• Understanding Special Education: Workshop for Caregivers of Autistic Learners - Aug 26

• “Paperwork Party”- Supporting Caregivers with Special Services at Home (SSAH) - Aug 27

3) Jake’s House 

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

4) Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO)

• Want to Learn More about the New Canada Disability Benefit? - Aug 13

5) DSO (Developmental Services Ontario)

• MyDirectPlan Information Session  – Aug 5

• eCLAIM Webcast – Aug 6

• Introduction to Technology for Independence Life Skills and Activities of Daily Living – Aug 12

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

In-Person Events

• Neurodivergent Community Resource Fair by Monarch House (Oakville) - Aug 9

  
  

• The Disability Arts Festival (Toronto) - Aug 10

• Hamilton Inclusivity Carnival (Gage Park) - Aug 16

  
  

• A Chance to Dance (Art Gallery of Hamilton) - Aug 21

  
  

• Kicking It For Autism (Niagara Falls) - Aug 22

  
  

• Community Connection Day (T.B. McQuesten Community Park) - Aug 23

  
  

• Hamilton Ride 4 Autism - Aug 24

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