Centre for Autism Services Alberta
4752-99 St T6E 5H5 Edmonton, AB, Canada

Looking to make a big impact this holiday season? Why not give the gift of summer camp to a child with autism? Or the chance for an autistic teen to enroll in a community program like art or basketball? How about an employment program for an adult on the spectrum? All of these options and more are available when you become a monthly donor with the Centre! Signing up is easy, just visit our website and choose your monthly donation amount. Your gift will keep on giving all year round, enriching the lives of children, teens and adults with autism Start your monthly giving today!

Did you know that individuals with autism face distinct challenges when trying to find work and pursue career goals? The Centre's employment readiness programs are designed to prepare individuals on the spectrum for success in the workplace. Get more info about EmploymentWorks and CommunityWorks Canada today. Applications now open! https://buff.ly/2lJU9QC

COVID has changed a lot of things for a lot of people this year, but now you don't have to miss out on developing your employment skills! With the NEW virtual EmploymentWorks model, you can participate in immersive and interactive job simulations safely from your home. You’ll also get access to a ton of new online learning opportunities and the chance to get certified in recognized micro-credentials! The next EmploymentWorks session begins this Januaryapply today! *For autistic individuals aged 15-64

Free workshop TONIGHT! Register at https://centreforautism.ab.ca/eve/leisure-healthy-workshop/ See you at 6, everybody!

Another great virtual workshop headed your way next week! Join us next Tues, Nov. 24 for a fresh perspective on the importance of incorporating recreation and leisure into your daily life. Presented in partnership with Aidecanada. Register today for the Leisure Healthy Workshop! (And it's FREE!) https://buff.ly/36kRELK

Looking to catch up on all the workshops we've been offering this winter? Get ready... We've got them all up online and ready for you to view! Sleep Workshop: https://buff.ly/3qK4ts8 Leisure Healthy Workshop: https://buff.ly/3413v0S Managing Stress During the Holidays: https://buff.ly/2K9GZfq... Keep your eye on our social media for 2021 workshop announcements

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! You’re invited to join the Centre for Autism Services Alberta’s first ever virtual AGM on November 26, 6:30 - 8 p.m. We’ll start with a special presentation by one of our board members: "Helpful or Harmful? Perspectives on disclosing an autism diagnosis to others", then review the year’s activities and elect new officers. You can enjoy it from the comfort of your own home because it's 2020 and everything's on Zoom! *Please note: all a...re welcome to attend, however, only Centre members are eligible to vote RSVP on the Centre website by Nov. 24:

Don't forget to register for this year's AGM! RSVP deadline is Nov. 24. See you on Zoom Thursday, Nov. 26! https://buff.ly/34VJfyM

Have you had trouble getting or keeping a job? EmploymentWorks may be for you! EW is designed for individuals 15-64 with autism who are seeking opportunities to develop the skills necessary to obtain meaningful, sustainable employment. Apply today. Your future awaits! https://buff.ly/2EnrHhB

An Important Message from the Centre: Thank you all for your patience as we dealt with our website issues this weekend. If you attempted to access the Centre website between Fri, Nov. 13 at 8:38 p.m. and Sat, Nov. 14 at 5 p.m., please read the following:... On Friday, November 13 at 8:38 p.m., the Centre’s website was accessed by a third party. These individuals exploited a vulnerability in one of the website’s plugins, which allowed them to get in and insert a redirect code. This meant that anybody attempting to access www.centreforautism.ab.ca during this timeframe was redirected to another website/URL, not affiliated with the Centre. Our team became aware of this incident on Saturday, November 14 at 4:00 p.m. and the site was taken offline to resolve the issue. Upon assessing this incident, the Centre’s web development/IT team concluded that the intent of this activity was to redirect users to the malicious site and NOT to access the Centre website's user data, meaning your user information on the Centre website was not compromised. Please know that your payment information is NOT stored on the website and is NOT accessible, and your user passwords are encrypted and not accessible. We have been assured that this was not a cyber crime targeting the Centre specifically, it was a blanket attack that used this specific vulnerability across a multitude of websites on the internet across the world. If you attempted to access the Centre’s website in this timeframe and were redirected to the malicious site, please do the following: 1. Fully clear your browser cache and history 2. Perform a precautionary malware scan on your device. If you do not have a malware scanner for your computer, our IT team recommends MalwareBytes (free download for Mac and Windows at https://www.malwarebytes.com/mwb-download/) or Sophos. The Centre’s web team has resolved the issue and fully secured the site after a thorough assessment, scan and clean. We are back up and running. Talk about Friday the 13th! If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. - The Centre Team

We all know that the stress of the holidays can be anything but jolly. The Centre's latest workshop will give you a solid foundation of knowledge about stress, will provide insight into the unique challenges autistic individuals face when managing stress, and will provide strategies to support you in navigating the holidays. Register for free today to join us on Dec. 2! https://buff.ly/395yPyW

Your feedback is needed! Last year, Edmonton's City Council approved the Accessibility for People with Disabilities - Policy C602. The City is now working to develop an Action Plan (Corporate Accessibility Plan) to support carrying out the policy. They're looking for your feedback on what you like about the proposed plan, what could be better, and anything they missed. You can provide input until 5 p.m. on Monday, December 7th!

We are currently experiencing some website issues that we hope will be resolved shortly! If you're in need of assistance or looking for program information, please contact us via direct message on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Thank you for your patience!

When life gets challenging, recreation and leisure activities are often the first to be cut from daily life. Join us online Nov. 24 for a fresh perspective about the importance of leisure and get some ideas about how to keep it going when things get tough. Register today for the Leisure Healthy Workshop! (It's FREE ) https://buff.ly/36kRELK

Lest we forget. Please note that the Centre will be closed Wednesday, November 11 for Remembrance Day.