From Concert Hall to Community: Making Music Inclusive for All
Award-winning OSMose project recognized for reimagining concert accessibility for neurodivergent children
Partners for Change: Building Bridges Between Research and Community
Partners for Change is a pilot initiative of the Transforming Autism Care Consortium (TACC) that fosters meaningful partnerships between researchers, neurodivergent individuals, and community organizations. By emphasizing collaboration across diverse sectors such as health, education, housing, and the arts, this initiative creates opportunities to address unmet needs and drive social innovation.
Un toit pour les adultes autistes sous la loupe de scientifiques (Radio-Canada)
La maison Véro & Louis a accueilli en 2021 ses premiers résidents, des adultes autistes. Adaptée à leurs besoins, elle a été conçue avec l’aide de scientifiques, puis évaluée par la recherche. Trois ans plus tard, les chercheurs commencent à publier leurs premières conclusions.
Creating Inclusive Spaces: Perspectives on the Built Environment for Autistic Individuals
Date: 20 April, 2024 | Format: In-person
How can we make places more accessible for people with autism? (Daybreak Montreal)
Daybreak host Sean Henry speaks with Mélanie Couture, co-director of TACC and occupational therapist with the University of Sherbrooke’s school of rehabilitation.
Le bâti à travers le prisme de l’autisme (La Presse)
“Construire l’inclusion” is taking place this Saturday, April 20. This event explores ways to design neuroinclusive environments to enhance the quality of life for autistic individuals in schools, public spaces, housing, and public transportation.
Neuroinclusion in the Workplace: Research-Community Partnerships
Date: 19 March, 2024 | Format: Online
Vacant English Montreal School Board building to become home for adults with autism (Global News)
There is a severe lack of resources for adults living with autism in Quebec. A new Montreal-based initiative is hoping to change that for the better.
Trop peu de logements adaptés aux besoins des autistes, révèle une nouvelle étude (La Presse canadienne)
The survey also revealed that 59% of respondents were not living in their preferred housing situation, and a large majority of those still living with their families would like to live independently one day
Equitable healthcare for autistic individuals
Recipients of the Transforming Autism Care Consortium Partners for Change funding program aim to improve healthcare services for autistic minority-language speakers across Canada