![]() This is not within Ci’s reasonable range for overhead spending. For every dollar donated to the charity, 62 cents go to the cause. Administrative costs are 9% of total revenues and fundraising costs are 29% of total donations. It also received $3.5m in government funding, representing 55% of its total revenue. This shows as n/r, meaning not rated.Īutism Ontario had donations and special events revenue of $2.3m in F2019. Charity Intelligence has not assessed AO on impact. They may not be a complete representation of Autism Ontario's results. AO’s participation was connected to its role in the Ontario Autism Program.Ĭharity Intelligence highlights these key results. ![]() Regarding AO’s advocacy work, in December 2019, the Canadian Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services’ Minster, Todd Smith, announced the Ontario provincial government’s endorsement of a panel advisory Autism Ontario was part of. Over 90% of participants stated the course was useful/very useful, and 98% of participants would recommend the course. One of AO’s mental health programs, Living Life to the Fullest, was well received by autistic adults and their caregivers. AO also noted that of its two new webinar series, it had 2,048 unique viewers tune in to watch. The event allows families to participate in recreational activities in an autism-friendly environment. ![]() New additions in F2020 include the “Why and Where Culture Matters for Families with ASD” and “Learn to be a Savvy Consumer of Autism Services,” webinars.Īutism Ontario reports that 90% of participants who attended its Social Learning Opportunities event enjoyed the event. In F2020, approximately 400 schools and organizations participated.Īutism Ontario also reported screening 29 webinars in F2020. Raise the Flag is an event held annually on World Autism Day which unites Canadians to recognize the struggles and triumphs of those on the autism spectrum by raising an AO flag. In F2020, AO held 1,029 events, one of its most popular being Raise the Flag. The charity highlighted awarding a total of 22 scholarships to individuals living with ASD and/or their close family members/caretakers, and 22 autistic adults $500 scholarships to increase access to recreational activities. In F2020, Autism Ontario served 3,889 new families, 263 of whom are Francophone, and 1,740 of whom are non-English/non-Francophone. No spending breakdown by program was provided by the charity. To encourage equality, AO also offers Francophone-tailored resources and services. AO also advocates for the rights of people living with ASD and works to educate the public on ASD through online resources and participation in conferences. Some services Autism Ontario offers for children and adults with ASD and their caregivers include workshops, scholarships, summer camps, support groups, and referrals to community services. These chapters facilitate support groups, services, and programming for local communities. AO reports that it is the leading source of information on autism in Ontario, as well as the provincial leader for referrals for autistic people and autism-advocacy efforts.Īutism Ontario carries out its mandate through 25 chapters across the province. In Canada, one in 66 children and youth have autism, which equates to approximately 135,000 autistic people living in Ontario. Autism Ontario’s priority is ensuring individuals with autism are provided the means to achieve a quality of life equitable to a respected member of Canadian society. Founded in 1982 as Autism Society of Ontario, Autism Ontario (AO) has a mission of supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families.
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