Ontario Autism Coalition
@ontautism.bsky.social
A political advocacy organization in ON, Canada. We run on 💯 volunteer power. Fighting for equitable access to safe, publicly-funded needs-based services, education, & support for Autistics & their families. #50KIsNotOK #onted #ODSP #AutismIsLifelong
Happy World Autism Awareness Day!
Our message is clear: awareness is important, but action is imperative.
#50KIsNotOK #onpoli #onted #AutismIsLifelong
Our message is clear: awareness is important, but action is imperative.
#50KIsNotOK #onpoli #onted #AutismIsLifelong
April 2, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Happy World Autism Awareness Day!
Our message is clear: awareness is important, but action is imperative.
#50KIsNotOK #onpoli #onted #AutismIsLifelong
Our message is clear: awareness is important, but action is imperative.
#50KIsNotOK #onpoli #onted #AutismIsLifelong
Thank you to Sneh Duggal at The Trillium for this important article about school exclusions in Ontario. #onpoli #onted #50KIsNotOK
www.thetrillium.ca/news/educati...
www.thetrillium.ca/news/educati...
Ontario kids missing more school due to exclusions: Education Ministry data
Advocates believe the data, obtained by The Trillium, showing students were excluded for 11,776 days in 2022-23 is the ‘tip of the iceberg’
www.thetrillium.ca
April 1, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Thank you to Sneh Duggal at The Trillium for this important article about school exclusions in Ontario. #onpoli #onted #50KIsNotOK
www.thetrillium.ca/news/educati...
www.thetrillium.ca/news/educati...
Thank you to Allison Jones at CP for this piece highlighting the community's concerns about school safety. #onted #onpoli #50KIsNotOK #AutismIsLifelong
www.thestar.com/news/ontario...
www.thestar.com/news/ontario...
Ontario parents, advocates call for more supports for special needs students
The special education system is fundamentally broken, according to the Ontario Autism Coalition.
www.thestar.com
April 1, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Thank you to Allison Jones at CP for this piece highlighting the community's concerns about school safety. #onted #onpoli #50KIsNotOK #AutismIsLifelong
www.thestar.com/news/ontario...
www.thestar.com/news/ontario...
OAC press conference about school safety this morning at Queen's Park. 10 AM. Tune in here: www.ola.org/en/legislati...
April 1, 2025 at 1:13 PM
OAC press conference about school safety this morning at Queen's Park. 10 AM. Tune in here: www.ola.org/en/legislati...
The @ontautism.bsky.social is proud to co-host the 2025 Federal Candidate Debate on Disability Issues: April 8th at 7:30 PM. Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/d/canada--to...
March 31, 2025 at 10:34 PM
The @ontautism.bsky.social is proud to co-host the 2025 Federal Candidate Debate on Disability Issues: April 8th at 7:30 PM. Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/d/canada--to...
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The @ontautism.bsky.social found that less than “one-quarter of the children waiting for supports through the province's autism program are receiving funding for core therapies”.
Once again, the Ford government falls short in delivering these necessary services to children and families.
Once again, the Ford government falls short in delivering these necessary services to children and families.
March 24, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The @ontautism.bsky.social found that less than “one-quarter of the children waiting for supports through the province's autism program are receiving funding for core therapies”.
Once again, the Ford government falls short in delivering these necessary services to children and families.
Once again, the Ford government falls short in delivering these necessary services to children and families.
According to ministry docs - the Ontario Autism Program is moving at a snail’s pace. This means young children on the autism spectrum are NOT receiving early intervention, services or support.
#50KIsNotOK #60KIsNotOK #onpoli #onted #onlab #solidarity #WeHaveReceipts
#50KIsNotOK #60KIsNotOK #onpoli #onted #onlab #solidarity #WeHaveReceipts
March 21, 2025 at 4:46 PM
According to ministry docs - the Ontario Autism Program is moving at a snail’s pace. This means young children on the autism spectrum are NOT receiving early intervention, services or support.
#50KIsNotOK #60KIsNotOK #onpoli #onted #onlab #solidarity #WeHaveReceipts
#50KIsNotOK #60KIsNotOK #onpoli #onted #onlab #solidarity #WeHaveReceipts
The OAC has officially launched their Spec Edu Survey Report - thank you to everyone who contributed, participated, amplified. Stay tuned as this survey will take place annually.
#onted #50KIsNotOK
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February 11, 2025 at 12:16 AM
The OAC has officially launched their Spec Edu Survey Report - thank you to everyone who contributed, participated, amplified. Stay tuned as this survey will take place annually.
#onted #50KIsNotOK
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#onted #50KIsNotOK
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2024 was a yr of struggle for Ontario's autism community, but we’re not giving up. To every OAC member & ally: we see you, we stand with you & we will continue to fight alongside you. Let’s make 2025 a yr of action & solidarity. Together, we are stronger. #50KIsNotOK #AutismIsLifelong #onted
December 31, 2024 at 4:50 PM
2024 was a yr of struggle for Ontario's autism community, but we’re not giving up. To every OAC member & ally: we see you, we stand with you & we will continue to fight alongside you. Let’s make 2025 a yr of action & solidarity. Together, we are stronger. #50KIsNotOK #AutismIsLifelong #onted
To all of our members and allies we wish you well in 2025. Thank you for standing with our community. ❤️💛💜
Enjoy your holidays.
Enjoy your holidays.
December 26, 2024 at 3:45 AM
To all of our members and allies we wish you well in 2025. Thank you for standing with our community. ❤️💛💜
Enjoy your holidays.
Enjoy your holidays.
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Say it with me: “blanket ministry policies don’t work in every region”
This is 1 example of an ON ministry neglecting need, & directly causing harm: decreased attendance, inequity, health/safety concerns, & lowered outcomes.
#onted #onpoli #WeHaveReceipts
www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/a...
This is 1 example of an ON ministry neglecting need, & directly causing harm: decreased attendance, inequity, health/safety concerns, & lowered outcomes.
#onted #onpoli #WeHaveReceipts
www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/a...
'Alarming' drop in school attendance since bus route cuts: board
Read the full story and comment on Tbnewswatch.com
www.tbnewswatch.com
December 18, 2024 at 12:46 AM
Say it with me: “blanket ministry policies don’t work in every region”
This is 1 example of an ON ministry neglecting need, & directly causing harm: decreased attendance, inequity, health/safety concerns, & lowered outcomes.
#onted #onpoli #WeHaveReceipts
www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/a...
This is 1 example of an ON ministry neglecting need, & directly causing harm: decreased attendance, inequity, health/safety concerns, & lowered outcomes.
#onted #onpoli #WeHaveReceipts
www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/a...
Yesterday this photo was lauded by Ontario PCs as proof of leadership.
When we see this photo we know the truth.
@fordnation is dangerous to our communities, to us, to our kids.
PLEASE VOTE
#50KIsNotOK #onpoli #onted #WeHaveReceipts #DontLookAwayOntario #AutismIsLifelong
When we see this photo we know the truth.
@fordnation is dangerous to our communities, to us, to our kids.
PLEASE VOTE
#50KIsNotOK #onpoli #onted #WeHaveReceipts #DontLookAwayOntario #AutismIsLifelong
December 17, 2024 at 5:19 PM
Yesterday this photo was lauded by Ontario PCs as proof of leadership.
When we see this photo we know the truth.
@fordnation is dangerous to our communities, to us, to our kids.
PLEASE VOTE
#50KIsNotOK #onpoli #onted #WeHaveReceipts #DontLookAwayOntario #AutismIsLifelong
When we see this photo we know the truth.
@fordnation is dangerous to our communities, to us, to our kids.
PLEASE VOTE
#50KIsNotOK #onpoli #onted #WeHaveReceipts #DontLookAwayOntario #AutismIsLifelong
Yesterday this photo was lauded by Ontario PCs as proof of leadership.
When we see this photo we know the truth.
@fordnation is dangerous to our communities, to us, to our kids.
PLEASE VOTE
#50KIsNotOK #onpoli #onted #WeHaveReceipts #DontLookAwayOntario #AutismIsLifelong
When we see this photo we know the truth.
@fordnation is dangerous to our communities, to us, to our kids.
PLEASE VOTE
#50KIsNotOK #onpoli #onted #WeHaveReceipts #DontLookAwayOntario #AutismIsLifelong
December 17, 2024 at 1:21 PM
Yesterday this photo was lauded by Ontario PCs as proof of leadership.
When we see this photo we know the truth.
@fordnation is dangerous to our communities, to us, to our kids.
PLEASE VOTE
#50KIsNotOK #onpoli #onted #WeHaveReceipts #DontLookAwayOntario #AutismIsLifelong
When we see this photo we know the truth.
@fordnation is dangerous to our communities, to us, to our kids.
PLEASE VOTE
#50KIsNotOK #onpoli #onted #WeHaveReceipts #DontLookAwayOntario #AutismIsLifelong
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The # of disability families contacting us (@ontautism.bsky.social) has increased exponentially the last 6 mons & they’re in an ever increasing level of crisis.
The FORD PC govt knows. I’ve told them. They don’t care.
Please, Ontario. In 2025 vote like you give a shit.
#onpoli #50KIsNotOK #onted
The FORD PC govt knows. I’ve told them. They don’t care.
Please, Ontario. In 2025 vote like you give a shit.
#onpoli #50KIsNotOK #onted
December 7, 2024 at 12:12 PM
The # of disability families contacting us (@ontautism.bsky.social) has increased exponentially the last 6 mons & they’re in an ever increasing level of crisis.
The FORD PC govt knows. I’ve told them. They don’t care.
Please, Ontario. In 2025 vote like you give a shit.
#onpoli #50KIsNotOK #onted
The FORD PC govt knows. I’ve told them. They don’t care.
Please, Ontario. In 2025 vote like you give a shit.
#onpoli #50KIsNotOK #onted
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Thank you to Kate Swenson of “Finding Cooper’s Voice” for presenting to the Thunder Bay community this evening. Thank you to Autism Northwest, Lakehead Public Schools and community organizations for organizing everything. The @ontautism.bsky.social was a proud sponsor of this wonderful event.
November 21, 2024 at 3:23 AM
Thank you to Kate Swenson of “Finding Cooper’s Voice” for presenting to the Thunder Bay community this evening. Thank you to Autism Northwest, Lakehead Public Schools and community organizations for organizing everything. The @ontautism.bsky.social was a proud sponsor of this wonderful event.
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November 20, 2024 at 4:39 PM
With a spring ONTARIO prov election on the horizon, here are some facts we’d like to share:
Under the Ford govt (as of June 2024) of the 73,031 kids registered for the ON autism pgm only 14,113 were actually accessing it. That’s after 6+ yrs of waiting for them to “get it right”
#vote #50kIsNotOK
Under the Ford govt (as of June 2024) of the 73,031 kids registered for the ON autism pgm only 14,113 were actually accessing it. That’s after 6+ yrs of waiting for them to “get it right”
#vote #50kIsNotOK
November 17, 2024 at 3:40 PM
With a spring ONTARIO prov election on the horizon, here are some facts we’d like to share:
Under the Ford govt (as of June 2024) of the 73,031 kids registered for the ON autism pgm only 14,113 were actually accessing it. That’s after 6+ yrs of waiting for them to “get it right”
#vote #50kIsNotOK
Under the Ford govt (as of June 2024) of the 73,031 kids registered for the ON autism pgm only 14,113 were actually accessing it. That’s after 6+ yrs of waiting for them to “get it right”
#vote #50kIsNotOK
Did you know: the #OntarioAutismProgram STILL isn’t fixed.
In 2018 the Ontario Govt made a mess of it. 6+ yrs later they haven’t come up w a program that meets needs & it’s leaving 50,000 kids waitlisted for time sensitive services.
#50KIsNotOK #onpoli #onted #WeHaveReceipts #DontLookAwayOntario
In 2018 the Ontario Govt made a mess of it. 6+ yrs later they haven’t come up w a program that meets needs & it’s leaving 50,000 kids waitlisted for time sensitive services.
#50KIsNotOK #onpoli #onted #WeHaveReceipts #DontLookAwayOntario
November 16, 2024 at 1:28 PM
Friday facts:
In Ontario, Canada, there are over 73,000 children/youth registered for the #OntarioAutismProgram
50,000+ of them are waitlisted. Average wait is presently 5-7 years.
Early intervention is dead.
#50KIsNotOK #onpoli #WeHaveReceipts #DontLookAwayOntario
@ontautism.bsky.social
In Ontario, Canada, there are over 73,000 children/youth registered for the #OntarioAutismProgram
50,000+ of them are waitlisted. Average wait is presently 5-7 years.
Early intervention is dead.
#50KIsNotOK #onpoli #WeHaveReceipts #DontLookAwayOntario
@ontautism.bsky.social
November 15, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Hello everyone!
For our inaugural post here we’d like thank our amazing community for their advocacy and passion. We run on 100% pure volunteered people power.
We wouldn’t be here without you.
❤️💛💜
#50KIsNotOK #onpoli #onted
For our inaugural post here we’d like thank our amazing community for their advocacy and passion. We run on 100% pure volunteered people power.
We wouldn’t be here without you.
❤️💛💜
#50KIsNotOK #onpoli #onted
November 15, 2024 at 3:37 AM
Hello everyone!
For our inaugural post here we’d like thank our amazing community for their advocacy and passion. We run on 100% pure volunteered people power.
We wouldn’t be here without you.
❤️💛💜
#50KIsNotOK #onpoli #onted
For our inaugural post here we’d like thank our amazing community for their advocacy and passion. We run on 100% pure volunteered people power.
We wouldn’t be here without you.
❤️💛💜
#50KIsNotOK #onpoli #onted