We have a winner! After months of Raffle and 50/50 sales, today we drew the winners. Congratulations to C. Spooner of Fort St. John who won $43,375 in the 50/50 draw. And to L. Young of Lillooet who will drive off in a Mazda CX-30 GS generously donated by Applewood Auto Group!

A BIG THANK YOU to the teachers and Grade 6-7 students at Vancouver Christian School for their amazing donation of proceeds from selling their products at the young Entrepreneurship Market. We are grateful for their generosity and spirit of giving. Thank you all! autismbc.ca/ways-to-give/f…

As of October 17, 2025, the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) has provided another update to AutismBC on CYSN Services and BCGEU job action. Visit our website for their full statement and information for families and workers: autismbc.ca/blog/advocacy/…

People who are both autistic and ADHD (or AuDHD as it’s casually known) can face different challenges than those of us with just one or the other. AuDHD is its own unique neurotype that can often be contradictory. Read our new blog: autismbc.ca/blog/when-auti… #ADHDawarenessmonth

Faye’s Room is an upcoming Glitch Theatre production about an “an autistic lesbian who works at a queer cafe… and happens to have the power to summon and hide in a magical sensory room at will.” Read our interview with the playwright and lead actor at autismbc.ca/blog/stories/q…

Loved joining KPU design students as they prepared for their Science World exhibit! Suzanne led a session on sensory & inclusive design for neurodivergent participants. Thanks kpu! Want AutismBC to lead a workshop at your school or org? Let’s connect!

Important MCFD policy change for caregivers of autistic children under 6: The requirement to include a pediatrician’s report in applications for Under-Six Non-BCAAN Autism Funding is temporarily suspended. More info at autismbc.ca/blog/autism-as… #BCPoli #MCFD #AFU

“The thought of choosing between raising my kids on our ancestral land or moving for basic services isn’t fair.” This #IndigenousDisabilityAwarenessMonth, we’re honouring Lori Gauthier’s advocacy for inclusive support in rural and Indigenous communities. autismbc.ca/blog/indigenou…

Honoured to partner with Glitch Theatre for Faye’s Room & the salon Autism, Art, and Access. Missed it? See the play Nov 8-23 at Vancity Culture Lab! Learn about the cast in our Spotlight Q&A: autismbc.ca/blog/stories/q…

Come play Minecraft with us! Building a world is even more fun with friends—especially in a space that moves at your pace. If your child is new to Minecraft or prefers a more relaxed play experience, this is the perfect place! Next meeting: November 25. autismbc.ca/events/autismb…

AutismBC Meets are back! Discover the power of community to uplift, educate, and support one another. Visit our event calendar to find the right group for you! autismbc.ca/events/list/

On Tuesday, we had the incredible opportunity to take 25 community members to see Faye’s Room — a play about “an autistic lesbian who works at a queer cafe… and happens to have the power to summon and hide in a magical sensory room at will.” autismbc.ca/blog/stories/q…

Don’t miss “The Great BLOCKOFF-OFF” supporting AutismBC! BLOCKOFF is board game created by autistic 13-year-old Nate Denahm. All ticket proceeds and 40% of each set sold will go to support AutismBC. RSVP at shorturl.at/tIFYa

Building community is the heart of AutismBC. We need your help to support and expand our community for another 50 years to come. Donate today at autismbc.ca/donate #50yearsofignitinghope #hopebegins #givingtuesday

December 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. We stand with and beside the disabled community on this and all days. We encourage those interested in fostering inclusion to sign up for our free “What is Autism” workshop. Register here: autismbc.ca/events/autismb…

Embrace Autism, a Canadian organization that provides from-home autism assessments with autistic clinicians, interviewed us for their blog. We are honoured to be highlighted by them as a trusted neuro-affirming organization. embrace-autism.com/interview-buil…

The BC Coroners Service announced an inquest into Chase de Ballinhard's tragic death. At AutismBC, we honour his memory and advocate for systemic improvements for autistic individuals. Read our complete statement: autismbc.ca/blog/advocacy/…

Around 1/3 autistic adults who responded to our survey are caregiver. Explore the pros, cons, and nuances of the autistic caregiver experience as well as some helpful resources in this blog by autistic caregiver on our staff, Aly Laube. autismbc.ca/blog/caregiver…

The holidays can be a time for connection and rest, but they can also feel overwhelming. Burnout is common among autistic people and caregivers. When that happens, enjoying the season may feel hard, even with the best intentions. autismbc.ca/blog/autistic-…

When Manuel Pickburn entered school, there were no supports for autistic students. His mother, AutismBC co-founder Nina Pickburn, petitioned the Vancouver school board to hire BC's first EA. Help us continue Nina's barrier-breaking legacy: autismbc.ca/donate