Square Peg Society Accessibility Legislation Report Back Nov 2019 (presentation)
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Response to Vancouver Sun article “Autistic people march for and against walk for autism in Richmond” by our director
Below is the response of our executive director in response to the article in the link below: https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/autistic-people-march-for-and-against-walk-for-autism-in-richmond I will attempt to articulate my views, and the direction of Square Peg Society, while I am at the helm. Change over time is good, and inevitable, and hopefully will be guided by listening to our membership. Our focus, at SPS, is on the adult ASD population. As such, the idea of “a cure” for autism is not where we would…
Meeting Summary: Post-Secondary Programs & Supports
Meeting Summary: Post-Secondary Programs & Supports Burnaby Public Library, McGill branch Please note that many post-secondary institutions offer information meetings in February & April For students who wish to enroll in September. Check their websites for upcoming info sessions! Post-Secondary Programs & Supports: A Summary of Two Meetings, January 10 & February 7, 1019 Following is my attempt to summarize our two full meetings on Post-Secondary programs & supports available to ASD individuals (and others). Both meetings…
Reflections on Independent ASD and Parent Meeting
Thursday November 29, 2018,Reflections on Our Meeting A small, but passionate & articulate group of parents gathered to talk about our ASD adult children, their issues and lives, and our lives with them, as we try to guide them to independence. Based upon our 5 key issues: Post-secondary education, Employment, Housing,Life & Social Skills, and Mental Health, I compiled a collection of concerns and examples, to provide food for thought. We didn’t cover all of the list below, but…
Bias in Disability- “How Others See You”
Meeting Thursday, June 21, 2018 Bias in Disability- “How Others See You” Speakers: Dr. Grace Iarocci & Nicki Scheerer Dr. Grace Iarocci and Dr. Nikki Scheerer presented to us their recent research on bias in disability. They are looking at how unconscious and first impressions fairly or unfairly, contribute to one’s assessment, and consequently, treatment of an individual. While this research is in very early stages, the intention is to direct their findings to improving…
A Home of My Own, Part Two
February 15, 2018 ‘A Home of My Own’, Part Two Speakers: Sue McIntyre & Julie Lebrun, St. Andrew’s United Church, Multi-Use Church Property Re-development Liz & Doug Cochran, Finding/Developing Integrated Housing for our Adult Children St. Andrew’s United Church: The Re-development of Our Church Property www.sauc.ca The St. Andrew’s Housing Society was formed as part of the redevelopment of St. Andrew’s United Church in Port Moody, BC. Sue and Julie presented their planning process to date.…