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| Legal Name | Autism Ontario - Halton Chapter | ||
| Former Name | Autism Society Ontario Halton | ||
| Address & Map | |||
| Located In Community | Halton Region | ||
| Intersection | Harvester Rd and South Service Rd near Appleby Line | ||
| Wheelchair Accessibility | Fully Accessible | ||
| Office Phone | 905-631-1233 | ||
| Fax | 905-631-1033 | ||
| Organization Email | autismhalton.admin@gmail.com | ||
| Website | www.autismhalton.com | ||
| Primary Contact | Ruth Stockdale, Chapter Manager | ||
| Alternate Contact | Kate Underwood, Program Coordinator | ||
| Primary Executive | Rob Plaschka, President | ||
| Alternate Executive | Bruce Gray, Vice-President | ||
| Service Details | |||
| Areas Served | Halton Region | ||
| Description | The purpose of the organization is to promote acceptance and opportunities for all individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and to ensure that each individual with ASD is provided with the means to achieve quality of life as a respected member of society. Autism Ontario - Halton Objectives: * provide opportunities for parents and professionals to share information and educate each other through a variety of forums * advocate with parents on behalf of children with autism; lobby school boards for more effective programming/services for children with autism * monitor and respond to relevant government bills and legislation * improve the quality of life for people with autism and their families by offering leisure, recreational and social activities suited to their special needs Autism Ontario - Halton Programs and Services include: * Monthly parent support group (last Monday, Tuesday of every month) * Social Skills Groups * Reading Comprehension Groups * Asperger's Friends Network * Free bi-monthly Sunday Swims (Tansley Woods) * CAMP (Summer Camp) * Camp Wannago (March Break Camp) * Summer baseball & soccer programs * Hockey & skating * Children's Christmas party * Fall workshops * SIBSHOPS (Siblings Workshops) * Together for Autism Day (April) * Cycle for Autism (September) * Representation on SEAC (Special Education Advisory Committee) * Parent library/resource center * Monthly newsletter online | ||
| Hours | Check website for current office hours or call ahead | ||
| Meeting Details | Parent support group: *second Tuesday of each month 7 pm-9 pm, Oakville/Burlington, at Rotary Youth Centre, Lower Level, 560 Guelph Line, Unit 8, Burlington; *last Tuesday of each month, 7:15 pm-9 pm, Acton/Georgetown/Milton, at Gellert Centre, 10241 8th Line, Georgetown Chapter Meetings Monthly, see website | ||
| Fees | Membership - main provincial organization, see website ; Fee assistance available. | ||
| Languages | English | ||
| Established | 29 Jun 1994 | ||
| Funding | Fundraising ; Donations | ||
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity | ||
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| Service Categories | Disability Associations ~ Asperger's Syndrome ; Disability Associations ~ Autism | ||
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