2018/19 ANNUAL REPORT - Autism Edmonton · 2015/16 1,389 77 124 2016/17 1,795 122 164 2017/18 2,835...
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2018/19 ANNUAL REPORT
JULY 1, 2018 - JUNE 30, 2019
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Message from the President ...................................................... 3
Message from the Executive Director ....................................... 4
Vision & Mission ........................................................................ 5
Our Year in Numbers ................................................................. 5
Who We Are ............................................................................... 6
Our Impact: Support Services .................................................... 8
Our Impact: Community Opportunities .................................... 10
Our Impact: Advocacy .............................................................. 17
Partnerships .............................................................................. 19
Our Donors ............................................................................... 21
Sustainability Report ................................................................ 23
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It has been another great year at Autism Edmonton, and on behalf of our Board of Directors, I
am very excited to share this report with you.
With help from our generous supporters, Autism Edmonton has achieved many milestones this
year, including considerable growth in the provision of respite services, establishment of new
partnerships, expansion in social-recreational opportunities for all ages and advancements in
advocating for systematic change for the autism community.
One of the most significant projects that the Board took on last year has been the development
of a one-year strategic plan. It primarily focuses on establishing baselines, researching and
mapping out how we can keep our services and programs relevant to the community, while
better utilizing our limited resources. Additionally, the Board has established a finance
committee to contribute additional financial oversight and a Policy Committee to develop new
governance policies.
As we forge ahead, I am sure the challenges will be many, but building on our sound foundation,
strong vision, mission and values, we will have all the ingredients for success. That is why last
year we reviewed our vision and mission and formulated our values. These changes aimed to
add more clarity to our work, reflect the evolution of terminology that has taken place within
our community and solidify our core values.
Reflecting on all that we have achieved in 2018/19, I would like to extend a special thanks to our
donors, volunteers and partners for joining us on this journey. Through your dedication, you
have bolstered our commitment to bring about positive and lasting change to our community.
It is hard to do justice in such a brief report to what we have achieved together, but I hope that
the following pages will give you a flavour of the most important work that we have carried out
in support of our community.
Thank you,
Mohammad Rauf
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With this annual report, I find myself facing a significant transition in my life’s journey. This
month, my employment with Autism Edmonton comes to a close following my retirement, and
I move forward in my new role as an engaged and committed member of this inspiring
organization. I leave my job at Autism Edmonton with a warm heart, many fond memories, lots
of learning and a feeling of profound gratitude and appreciation for such a generous and giving
community.
This past year, as with other years, I have had the opportunity to witness on a regular basis some
of the most touching feats of charity and humanity. From anonymous donors to tremendous
volunteer efforts, from individual stories of courage and success to growing partnerships and
alliances of opportunities, the presence of the community working directly with Autism
Edmonton has never ceased to amaze me.
Of particular note during 2018-2019 is the profoundly moving story behind the vision and
mobilization of dozens of youth and staff at the Sister Annata Brockman School. We had the
extreme pleasure of partnering with Flair Airlines and the Edmonton International Airport to
introduce a new and innovative program related to autism services with the transport and
hospitality industries. And through special initiatives such as the Private Zoo Night, the World
Waterpark Event and new workshops, we experienced a welcoming community embracing the
idea of inclusivity at a whole new level, with members more actively engaged than ever before.
It is my privilege to share with you a sampling of such successes as outlined in this Report. You
will see reflected in this Annual Report’s numbers and stories the compassion and empathy of a
caring community that I have learned to appreciate and admire.
In closing, there are so many people I want to thank for such a rewarding year; Gala Committee
members, Casino, Cycle and so many other volunteers; donors, third-party event partners,
project partners, provincial partners and our Board of Directors; sponsors and advocates,
research supporters and agency professionals.
And last but not least, I want to express my gratitude to our staff members. This year, as every
year, you have touched thousands of lives, making a large difference in the quality of life for so
many individuals with autism. You are an extraordinary team and it has been my honour to have
worked with you this past year.
Bouquets and kudos to each and every one who makes Autism Edmonton such a meaningful
and successful organization. Our community is well served by the thousands of you.
Carole Anne Patenaude
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All people on the autism spectrum have a life full of
possibilities.
To enhance the lives of people on the autism
spectrum, through knowledge, services and
inclusive opportunities.
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The following values guide how we work and keep us moving forward:
WHO WE ARE
We welcome and embrace
inclusivity and diversity of all
people, ideas and perspectives
in building community.
We believe in mutual trust,
honesty, transparency, and
accountability amongst ourselves,
allies and stakeholders.
We treat one another and all
people with empathy, courtesy
and kindness.
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Anyone who supports our vision, mission, and values may become a member at no cost. Currently, we
offer two types of membership: for families and individuals, as well as professionals and organizations.
During this reporting period, our overall membership grew by 24%, from 1,899 to 2,352 members.
Our organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, which is elected annually. These periodic
changes ensure that the Board's makeup continues to reflect the diversity and inclusiveness necessary for
effective oversight and decision-making. Our Board of Directors in 2018/19 included:
Angela Kemble
Dr. Keith Goulden
Gabrielle Battiste
Gabrielle Heselton
Jennifer Neal
Kevin Payne
Kristi Rouse
Kyla S.
Laura Gilmour
Lucas Heath
Mohammad Rauf
Ray Wong
Our team is made up of 7 permanent staff and 9
casual staff for the Occasio program. They bring
a wide range of education, professional training
and experience to the agency, as well as passion
and commitment to serving the autism
community.
Our dedicated volunteers are our strongest
resource and valued members of our team. In
the past year, 93 volunteers completed 434
individual shifts and shared 3,368 hours of their
precious time and energy to help us deliver
programs and services. They helped by working
at events, providing office support, raising funds
and much more. The number of volunteer hours
rose by 32% compared to the previous year.
WHO WE ARE
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7159 7190
"Next Steps" viewing statistics
2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19
When people receive an autism diagnosis, they often have no idea what services are available or how to
begin searching for supports. This is where Autism Edmonton comes in. Our Support Services team screens
local educational, medical and other relevant community supports and shares this knowledge with our
members and community.
Our services are not restricted to helping those who are newly diagnosed – we strive to help members
throughout their lifespan. Resource navigation – helping people find and utilize resources available to
them – is one of our core services. People come to us for support and information about a variety of topics
and often turn to us when they are moving between different stages of life or pushed to the brink of crisis.
Some people ask us to walk them through accessing community resources. Others need to share their
stories and we help them to overcome difficulties through compassionate listening. Whatever their needs
are, we are always there to listen and help find the right supports.
In the past year, our Support Services team responded to 1,034
inquiries for information, support, and assistance. Similar to last
year, inquiries on adult-related topics prevailed, which again
demonstrates that supports for this demographic group are
fragmented and challenging to navigate without additional help.
Top 5 inquiry topics brought forward by callers were related to:
(1) provincial funding (FSCD, PDD, AISH), (2) education
(secondary and post-secondary), (3) professional development,
(4) mental health and (5) Autism Edmonton programs.
Additionally, 92 newly-diagnosed families received help through
the Family Navigator Program, which is run in collaboration with
the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital (Alberta Health Services)
Diagnostic clinic.
We also received hundreds of general requests about our
services and community resources. Combined with the inquiries
described above, our staff responded to service-related inquiries
from over 2,000 people.
To help more people have the information at their fingertips when they need it, we continued to maintain
“Next Steps,” an online guide on local autism resources. In 2018/19 we had a record-breaking 171,811
visits to our website, including 7,190 views of “Next Steps.”
OUR IMPACT
19%
19%
11%
51%
Types of inquiries received from families and individuals in 2018/19
Pre-school related Child related
Youth related Adult related
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The Pantry Program provides food and other essential daily-living items in
a dignified, autism-friendly environment for any of our members who are
experiencing food insecurity, which is common due to unemployment or
underemployment of autistic adults, as well as high financial and
caregiving demands of having a child or loved one on the autism spectrum.
When our members visit the Pantry, we not only provide them with food
but also help them to find ways of resolving challenges and connect them
to relevant resources.
The Pantry is run in partnership with the Edmonton Food Bank and
operates five days a week.
During the reporting period, we handed out 563 hampers of food. This is
7% lower than the same period in the previous year. This drop does not
reflect a decrease in the availability of food, but is a result of a slight
decline in demand.
Most Pantry users accessed the program four times throughout the year.
Less than a third of the clients visited the Pantry more than once per
month.
People on disability-related income supports (AISH, PDD or income
support) account for 70% of households helped through this program.
OUR IMPACT
In partnership with
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Since its inception, the Occasio program has grown steadily
offering regular events to youth 10 years and older.
This unique and high-quality program fulfills a huge need for
families – it provides them with a break from the routine of
caregiving and at the same time allows youth to participate
in positive community-based activities, be an active part of
the community, and develop on-going relationships and
social interactions outside the family unit. What sets Occasio
aside from other recreational programs is that it allows for
flexibility as participants choose which activities to attend
based on their preferences and schedule.
Over the past 12 months, Occasio delivered a total of 4,149
activity hours, a 47% growth compared to 2,835 hours
offered in the previous year. This means more youth got to
spend time with their peers, make friends, learn and have
fun. The number of members participating in the program
rocketed from 140 to 220 in a year.
Occasio in numbers
Responding to the annual survey of
Occasio participants,
90% of families expressed overall
satisfaction with the program.
Year Number of
activity hours Registered members
Number of activities
2015/16 1,389 77 124
2016/17 1,795 122 164
2017/18 2,835 140 135
2018/19 4,149 210 231
OUR IMPACT
2015/16
2016/17
2017/18
2018/19
Number of activityhours
1,389
1,795
2,835
4,149
Occasio Activity Hours
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Autism Edmonton has always focused on creating programs that address
service gaps. Last year we continued to demonstrate deep commitment to
expanding services for adults on the autism spectrum by increasing the
number of social-recreational events through the League Program. In the
past, participation in the League was limited to young adults aged 18-24.
In September of 2018, based on feedback and need, we decided to open
the program to a broader age category. Now anyone over the age of 18
can attend the League. This change proved to be successful and the
program soared in popularity.
Last year, the League offered 38 activities and the number of unique
participants reached 104 (up from 56 in 2017/18).
The program’s focus has been on offering recreational free and low-cost
events to suit our members' wide range of interests, hobbies and financial
capacity.
Additionally, we ran a peer-led Adults Support Group that served as a safe
place for members to share their stories, struggles and accomplishments,
and to listen to others sharing similar concerns. This group was attended
by 56 people throughout the year.
OUR IMPACT
32%
67%
1%Gender
Female Male Other
56%22%
22%
Age
18-25 26-35 36 and up
61%
31%
8%
Living situation
Live with parentsLive independentlyLive in a group home
70%
23%
5%2%
Level of education
High school CollegeBachelor's Master's
With funding from
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An important part of our work is offering the
autism community, including parents, siblings,
spouses and other family members, a safe place
to share their experiences, ask questions and
receive advice.
To that end, in 2018/19, we offered two peer
support groups, Partners of Adults with Autism
Group and Parents of Adults with Autism Group,
which were attended 183 times combined.
People who used our support told us that they
felt more hopeful and better able to cope with
problems after speaking with their peers.
Moreover, by providing support and information in ways that suit everyone, we continued to grow our online community. At the end of last year, we had over 4,500 followers on social media (Facebook and Twitter) and 1,158 participants in our Facebook Community Group.
OUR IMPACT
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For the third summer in a row, we ran the Community Gardens program. Last year, 122 people joined
our gardening sessions, reaching an overall level of attendance of 246 participants. Compared to the
previous year, average monthly attendance almost doubled from 15 to 27 participants. Nearly half
of participants were children under the age of 18.
The Community Gardens program remained one of the most popular programs offered by our
agency, which is not surprising given that it helps in so many ways:
OUR IMPACT
• A lot of participants continually stressed that this program is a big comfort as it helps them toget access to fresh seasonal vegetables grown locally.
Improves food security
• At every event, participants harvest fresh produce – including beets, zucchini, turnips, basil,chard, potatoes, carrot, kale, etc. – for themselves and get it for free.
Encourages healthy eating habits
• Gardening gets our members outdoors into a more natural setting and keeps them active.
Helps participants to spend more time outside
•Participants collect extra produce for donation to Autism Edmonton’s Pantry Program and Edmonton Food Bank.
Promotes giving back
• When our members work in the garden, they get a chance to meet new people, haveconversations and build new connections. For people on the spectrum, an opportunity tointeract with peers is critical for the development of their social and communication skills. Forfamilies and caregivers, social support is critical to their ability to successfully cope with themany challenges they encounter in caring for someone on the autism spectrum.
Provides stress relief
With funding from
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Our first Autism-Friendly Zoo Night was
introduced in August 2018. Interest in the
event was huge – when we opened the
registration, over 400 spots were filled
within a single day. We also had a waitlist
of 96 people for this activity. And although
we got rained out, 180 people who signed
up for this event still joined us! Our guests
had a very special time exploring the
Edmonton Valley Zoo after hours.
The benefit of a private visit is an
opportunity to explore the zoo in a quieter
and more sensory-friendly environment.
Many people on the spectrum would not
typically attempt to visit a zoo or other
busy public places because of the sounds
and sensory input. Large crowds, loud
noises, and bright lights can cause anxiety
for them. Exploring the zoo during our
private event was a unique and sought-
after opportunity.
Last year, we organized numerous social-recreation events and outings under the Community Connections Program. We sought for people on the spectrum, their families and friends to increase their sense of connectedness and belonging.
OUR IMPACT
In December 2018, we hosted Holiday
Celebration and Autism Artisan Market,
which attracted more than 150 people and
was a great day of fun and celebration. This
event included entertainment for all ages
including a puppet show, carol singing,
games for kids, and a photo opportunity
with Santa! And of course, the Autism
Artisan Market was at the heart of this
event. The Market offered an opportunity
for people on the spectrum to present their
artistic work, reach new audiences,
network and sell their products. To
encourage more vendors to get involved
and eliminate the financial barrier to
participation, Autism Edmonton covered
all event expenses.
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We believe people on the spectrum should not be deprived of the right to enjoy life in the community.
Last year, we continued working on events and partnerships that would allow our community to have
access to the same activities as everyone else, while providing support and services to accommodate their
differences and needs.
OUR IMPACT
Autism Aviators is a new partnership
among Autism Edmonton, Flair Airlines and
Edmonton International Airport. Its goal is
to make traveling more accessible by
helping participants get familiar with the
airport process and feel more comfortable
with air travel, all while allowing aviation
and airport professionals to learn more
about how best to support people on the
spectrum. Our first Autism Aviators took
off in June 2019 and was a huge success –
we had a full plane of 120 participants
joining us for a mock travel day. Given the
popularity of this program, we have
already started planning Autism Aviators
for the next year.
It is a Christmas tradition carried out by
thousands of children in Canada: the
annual photo with Santa. But a trip to the
mall to take a photo with Santa can be
overwhelming for children on the
spectrum. Loud noises, bright lights, and
crowds are typically the things that cause
anxiety for them.
For the third year, Londonderry Mall
teamed up with Autism Edmonton to run
the Silent Santa program, which offered an
opportunity for autistic children to have an
enjoyable Santa visit in a quieter and
sensory-friendly environment. The Silent
Santa sessions were offered by
appointment on four Sundays leading up to
Christmas.
Last year, Autism Edmonton also offered
Silent Santa Training to West Edmonton
Mall (WEM) and Mill Woods Town Centre,
which hosted sensory-friendly events as
well.
With community partners, we were able to increase the number of workshops and educational initiatives
offered to our members:
OUR IMPACT
For the second year we offered the Sinneave
Foundation’s “Launch into Life!” workshops to help
young people and their families prepare for and
respond to the transition from adolescence to
adulthood. Last year, 20 participants joined these
workshops to discover personal strengths and areas
of growth based on their personal interests, abilities
and needs. Upon completion, each participant
created an Individualized Transition Plan.
People on the autism spectrum can be
vulnerable in emergencies. When
communication is hindered, emergency
situations can escalate fast. In such
circumstances, programs like Medic Alert can
be a vital link between first responders and the
community when faster, informed action
makes all the difference. Last year, we were
fortunate to host a couple of special events in
collaboration with the Edmonton Police
Services, in which participants got to learn
about Medic Alert. At this event, they were also
able to interact with police officers and sign up
for the program at a reduced rate.
To help youth on the spectrum develop their
capacity for independence at home, we piloted
the “Stay at Home Alone” training under the
Occasio Program. The training involved direct
teaching and modelling in a small group setting
using methods suitable to neurodiverse
learning profiles. It was facilitated by a clinical
behavior specialist Cassidy Brown and our staff.
The training consisted of two components –
learning sessions for youth and sessions for
parents or caregivers. A total of 25 people
joined this pilot.
In fall 2018, we joined forces with Children's Autism Services of
Edmonton to host a free interactive session on employment for
adults on the spectrum. This session was facilitated by Michael
John Carley, the founder of the largest organization in the world
comprised of adults on the autism spectrum. Twenty people
came out to this event to gain practical knowledge on how to
find a corporate culture that “fits”, handle a job interview,
explore entrepreneurship and more.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the most common and fastest-growing neurodevelopmental disorder
in Canada. An estimated 1 in 66 Canadians aged 5-17 have been diagnosed with ASD, which means there
are an estimated 21,000 people in the Edmonton area who have autism.
Autism Edmonton works to promote autism understanding and inclusion through the delivery of free
“Autism 101” presentations. Last year, we hosted 25 presentations attended by over 500 people from
various organizations. Audience analysis showed that educators and child development specialists, as well
as First Nations communities, were key groups we presented to. In January 2019, we were invited to offer
a presentation for the First Nations Telehealth Network (FNTN), which was broadcasted to 18
rural/remote First Nations Health Centres across the province. This presentation was recorded and added
to the FNTH public archive/library. Since then, the recording has been viewed several hundred times and
is still being accessed regularly.
OUR IMPACT
We celebrated the 2019 World Autism
Awareness Day (WAAD) with Sister Annata
Brockman School Society students who
have been incredible at bringing the
community’s attention to autism and
raising funds for our services. These
students are setting a good example for all
by showing their support to people on the
autism spectrum. It was an honour for our
agency to share this special occasion with
them!
For the seventh year, in celebration of
WAAD on April 2, we hosted Autism
Community Champion Awards and
facilitated the presentation of awards to 13
incredible individuals and groups. The
purpose of the awards is to provide
community members with an opportunity
to honour those individuals who make that
extra effort to enhance the lives people on
the spectrum. This special event also allows
us to spread positivity in the autism world,
hear success stories or moments of
triumph from our community, which is
always an inspiration to us and all guests.
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In 2018/2019, Autism Edmonton created momentum for positive change by working with our passionate
and engaged members and our partners throughout the province. Through our advocacy investments, we
have been able to bring forward the perspectives of the autism community to government and community
stakeholders on a number of issues. The following are some of our key initiatives:
In the spring of 2018, there was a grass-roots effort by concerned families across the province
who felt that the Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program had lost the balance
between offering parent support/training and providing child-focused therapies. We hosted
roundtable discussions and met with the Edmonton Region senior managers of the program in
July of 2018 to advocate for 15 specific recommendations to improve the program. Shortly after
our meeting, the government announced the FSCD Action Plan, which confirmed that direct
services to children should be supported and parent involvement should not be required in the
delivery of specialized services.
Autism Edmonton joined a number of advocacy initiatives with various partners, including
Inclusion Alberta, Autism Society of Alberta, Autism Calgary and Autism Society of the Regional
Municipality of Wood Buffalo, to voice collective concerns about accountability, misuse and lack
of regulatory mechanisms when it comes to seclusion rooms in Alberta schools.
Autism Edmonton and Autism Calgary hosted roundtable discussions with our members and
made a joint submission to the Person with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) review panel. Due
in part to our efforts, eligibility has been identified as a key issue in the final report. We look
forward to participating in the newly established Disability Advisory Forum in 2019/2020 and
continuing to advocate for improvements to the PDD program for adults on the autism spectrum
and their families.
Autism Edmonton, Autism Calgary and Autism Society for the Regional Municipality of Wood
Buffalo developed an Election Guide to highlight key messages for our members who advocated
and engaged candidates during the provincial election.
On the National Level, as a member of the Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorder Alliance (CASDA),
Autism Edmonton attended the 2019 CASDA Leadership Summit. Along with over 180
stakeholders from Canada’s autism community, we helped to launch the Blueprint for a National
ASD Strategy. To date, three out of four national federal parties have endorsed the Blueprint.
OUR IMPACT
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We work in partnership with many organizations and groups to achieve our mutual objectives
and broaden our impact. Such collaboration encourages the exchange of knowledge, expertise,
and insights in order to improve the provision of quality services, as well as provides a forum for
cooperation and development. Over the past years, we have worked with nonprofits,
government, community agencies, corporate partners, and universities. Some of our current
partnerships include: Autism Alberta’s Allience, Autism Treatment Network, Children's Autism
Collaboration Team (CACT), Kids Brain Health Network, Kids Up Front, Edmonton Food Bank,
LINKS (Lifespan Integrated Network of Knowledge and Support), Extension for Community
Healthcare Outcomes: ECHO Autism, Interfaith Group, and Transitions Committee.
OUR IMPACT
Autism Edmonton is seen as credible and a
critical voice in research projects as we are an
“association” of individuals on the spectrum
and their families. Our organization is often
approached to help bring together
representative focus groups to assist
universities and other projects.
Through our partnership with the Autism
Research Centre at Glenrose, we support
studies related to autism on an annual basis.
We also help local researchers in recruiting
participants by spreading the word about
studies that are being conducted in our area.
Last year, we regularly shared research
opportunities with our members through our
newsletter and website.
The Children’s Autism Collaboration Team
(CACT) is a stakeholder group that was started
as a cooperative effort between Autism
Edmonton and the Glenrose Hospital nearly a
decade ago. Since then, our agency has been
actively involved in hosting these meetings
every two month. Stakeholders include
representatives from the Government of
Alberta, Alberta Health Services including the
Glenrose, Edmonton and surrounding area
school boards, University of Alberta
Educational Psychology Department, and local
service providers. Meetings consist of an
extensive exchange of information through a
round table discussion, guest speakers and
networking. Collaborating with stakeholders
allows Autism Edmonton to better represent
and serve our community from an informed
position.
Thanks to our expanding partnership with Kids
Up Front, we distributed donated tickets
among the families we serve and watched
hundreds of ticket recipients experience the
thrill of going to an Oilers or Eskimos games,
theatre performances, concerts and more.
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Our agency is part of LINKS, a project which goal is to develop a way for families to easily
access services for children with neurodevelopmental differences.
There is a significant innovative component to the LINKS project:
It targets a large and diverse geographic area (metro, urban, rural, remote, and
Indigenous communities)
It has a lifespan focus - addressing services of all ages
It has expert evaluative partners to ensure a rigorous evaluative framework
It is geared towards producing model principles and foundational components of an
evidence-based navigational model or design for all communities.
Autism Edmonton’s contribution included working with the Universities of Alberta, University
of Calgary, Alberta Health Services and Autism Alberta to facilitate community conversations
across the province. We gathered our population’s current experiences about navigating
various service delivery systems related to ASD as well as highlighted present and future needs
for navigational support. Results from this project will be used to help guide future research
and influence public policy.
OUR IMPACT
ECHO Autism is a case based learning program that utilizes video-conferencing technology to
educate Primary Care Providers (PCPs) and other health care specialists in best-practice care for
Autism. Autism Edmonton is proud to be part of this program and bring the voice of our
community to discussions.
Participation in ECHO Autism increases the knowledge and capacity of Autism Specialists and
fellow community practitioners enabling families to access evidence based autism care from
their physicians who they know and trust within their community.
With funding from
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OUR DONORS
South Common
Royal Alexandra Hospital Employees Charitable Donation Fund
The Kucharski Bold Foundation
($1000 and up)
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Sinneave Rick & Brune
Egan Lee
Jardine David
Otteson Roger & Eleanor
Bronson Laurie
Mak Ronald
Pullam Greg
Murray Jeff
Norburn Jonathan
Stevens Sam
Zylstra David
Leckelt Lindsey
Campbell Charles
Fritz Trevor
Leckelt Dan
Johnson Realene
Romanchuck Jason
Vinet Trina
Olson Gary
Kornelsen Vera
5 Artists 1 Love
Harry Ainlay School
Jacquie’s Garage Sale
Old Skool Hockey Tournament
Sister Annatta Brockman School
St. Louis Bar and Grill
Stephen Schaefer’s 1000 Burpee Challenge
Stuart Olson Golf Tournament
Westminster School
Zesty’s Bar and Grill
OUR DONORS
($500 and up)
Autism Edmonton is deeply grateful for the tremendous leadership and longstanding generosity of the Gala Committee who have been meeting for many months (and hours) to plan our next year’s Opening Doors for Autism Gala and Auction scheduled for October 25, 2019. A huge thank to all of our supporters, donors and sponsors – we look forward to celebrating the 25th anniversary of this event with you!
405 attendees | 32 teams
Top fundraising team - Team Peter
Largest team in attendance – Team Doodlebug
Ambassador - Hadlie White
Over a 50% increase in in-kind donations
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2018 2019 2020 (Budget)
Revenue
Gala 556,000 0 550,000
Donations 270,521 178,743 250,000
Grants 70,909 99,176 112,000
Programs 54,227 98,892 123,000
Fundraising Events 50,927 27,676 45,000
Casino 30,108 80,000
Other 2687 4,089 10,000
Total Revenue 1,005,271 438,684 1,170,000
Expenses
Salaries & Benefits 497,201 524,578 551,000
Gala 222,467 0 230,000
Other 164,080 163,467 129,200
Total Expenses 883,748 688,045 910,200
Surplus (Deficit) for Year 121,523 (249,361) 259,800
Cash Position
Cash at start of year 126,425 310,542 278,883
Surplus (deficit) for Year 121,523 (249,361) 259,800
Amortization 11,432 14,529 9,000
Change in Working Capital 65,882 238,053 32,375
Fixed Asset Acquisitions (14,720) (34,880) 15,000
Cash at Year End 310,542 278,883 595,058
Gala Year? Yes No Yes
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
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