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Family Services Community Grants

The Autism Speaks Canada Family Services Community Grants program supported by Toys R Us and Babies R Us proudly provides funding for autism focused service providers across Canada. The purpose of these grants is to build the field of services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families by funding service providers to increase their capacity to effectively serve this growing community.

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LEARN THE LOVE SPECTRUM

LEARN THE LOVE SPECTRUM

Samsung Canada in partnership with Autism Speaks Canada is donating 500 tablets as part of The Learn The Love Spectrum.  Tablets will be given to individuals with a diagnosis of autism and/or organizations supporting those living with autism.

The Application Portal is open from October 1, 2018 – October 31, 2018.

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Sensory Friendly Screenings

Sensory Friendly Screenings

Cineplex Entertainment in partnership with Autism Speaks Canada is delighted to present Sensory Friendly Screenings. This program provides a sensory friendly environment for individuals with autism spectrum disorder or anyone for whom the environment is suitable and their families to view new release films in theatres across the country.

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Sensory Friendly Santa

Sensory Friendly Santa

Santa welcomes children of all ages and abilities! Autism Speaks Canada is thrilled to be partnering with Cherry Hill Programs during this holiday season to provide sensory friendly Santa Experiences for families across the country!

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