The first annual Autism Community Weekend will be held on September 17 and 18th, 2011. This will be a unifying event for our community and will bring together individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), their families, support agencies and government officials.

The Calgary Autism Community Network has the goal of uniting all those working with individuals and families living with ASD. The Network was made possible thanks you a Grant from The Calgary Foundation.

Through the Autism Community Network, we will find ways to collaborate, share information & resources, and increase the awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Calgary.

The weekend will be a celebration of the uniqueness of individuals with ASD and their contributions to their families and communities.

The event will raise a new awareness of Autism in Calgary. We will be joining with individuals on the Autism Spectrum and acknowledging the people who support them: family members, agency staff, volunteers and the greater Calgary community.

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Autism community.

EVENT LIST:

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Saturday Sept.17:    (Back to Event List)

Family Fun & Celebration of the Autism Community at the Currie Barracks – 10:00 am- 4:00 pm

Buidling B4

2452 Battleford Avenue SW

Calgary, Alberta

T3E 7L3

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Agencies and individuals working in the field of Autism will celebrate an aspect of their program thru Storytelling, Presentation or Practice. The day will include presentations from over 20 Autism serving agencies in Calgary.

To register for events going on throughout the day please click the button below:

To volunteer for this event please register by clicking the button below:

 

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Sunday Sept.18:    (Back to Event List )

The Allies for Autism Foundation was founded in 2000 with a Mission to build support for Autism by facilitating opportunities for developments in Autism in the areas of learning, research, independent living and public awareness.

AL AZHAR SHRINE CENTRE
5225 101 Street N.W.

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The Walk and Run has become the event to bring the entire Autism Community together each year and was the first building block in making the Calgary Autism Community Network a possibility.

Each year, Allies for Autism Foundation undertakes granting initiatives to support autism related programs in the city of Calgary and surrounding areas.

To register for the Run/Walk please click the register button below:

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Award Categories:    (Back to Event List )

To recognize the value and contribution of people throughout our community we encourage nominations of individuals with ASD from across the spectrum.

Leadership- Individual Adult – This award will be presented to up to 3 individuals on the Autism Spectrum who have for three or more years, demonstrated examples of independence, dedication and/or inspiration – raising awareness in his or her community about autism; providing leadership, support and encouragement of other people with Autism and their families. Each nominee has gained the respect of the autism community. (Nominees must be 18 years or older on Sept 17, 2011.)

Leadership- Individual (Child or Teen) – this award will be presented to up to 3 individuals on the Autism Spectrum who raise awareness in their community about autism; provide leadership in their community and support and encourage everyone around them. Each nominee has gained the respect of the community. (Nominees must be under 18 years on Sept 17, 2011)

Leadership- Mentor – This award will go an individual who has been providing mentorship to an individual or group of individuals with Autism for more than three years. The individual demonstrates success through support, inclusion and integration of people with Autism into the local community and society at large. The individual must demonstrate success through practical outcomes such as the development and success of the individual or group of individuals being mentored. (Nominees must be 18 years or older on Sept 17, 2011.)

Lifetime of Service - This award will go to an Individual who has been in service to the Calgary Autism Community for at least 15 years. This individual is a role model for co-workers, colleagues and all who have crossed their path. They have been an advocate, a pioneer, a mentor and a leader in the ASD community.

Outstanding Achievements in the Arts– Up to 10 individuals (Children, Youth and Adults) will be recognized for outstanding work from the following categories:

Photography Drawings Poetry: 3-5 poems (PDF copy on DVD must be enclosed with submission agreement form)

Painting Performing Arts Short Story: 1000 – 2000 words (PDF copy on DVD must be enclosed with submission agreement form)

Accepted Nominees will be showcased September 17 and 18 during the Calgary Autism Community Weekend and will be featured in the Autism Echo.

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Nomination Forms (Fillable PDFs):    (Back to Event List )

Adult Leadership nomination form

Child or Teen Leadership nomination form

Mentor nomination form

Lifetime nomination form

Arts nomination form