P.O.
Box 343, Cornwall, ON K6J 5T1
Tel
& Fax: 1-877-268-2211
www.autismontario.com/uppercanada
‘It takes a village to raise a child.’
We take this
African proverb to heart. But we need your help!
We
understand that with busy working lives and raising a family, especially one
that includes a child living with autism or aspergers, we can all feel spread
thin. We are parents of children with autism. But we know that the work we do
as members of Autism Ontario is
crucial for creating a better world for our children and for your children.
The Upper Canada Chapter of Autism Ontario works to create a
community that provides acceptance and opportunities for our children and all
individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
The
Upper Canada Chapter of Autism Ontario is a group of dedicated
volunteers who provide information and education, support research, and
advocate for programs and services for the autism community. We provide a
network of people who support one another and our families. We are very proud
of the achievements we have made right here in our community to ensure that
each individual with ASD is provided the means to achieve quality of life as a
respected member of society. The majority of
families we support live in and around the city of Cornwall and the united
counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry; as well as a large
number of families living in Leeds-Grenville to the west. We comprise one of the largest geographic
chapter areas in Ontario. Our community
is largely rural in nature and this does present a challenge in offering
services and activities. We need your
support to continue our efforts.
Empower
yourself and your child by making a difference. Please become a member and /or
volunteer with us. Volunteering is a way of both giving and receiving. Just a
few hours a month or a few hours a year can make that difference. We have many
opportunities to meet your interests. Please consider some of the ways that you
can help your child and our children, by either
researching information, organizing or helping out with events or public
speaking, or sharing your talents.
Give
us a call at 1-877-268-2211, drop us an email at [email protected] or visit
our website at www.autismontario.com/uppercanada. We’d love to talk to you about our
achievements and how you can contribute in a way that fits into your lifestyle.