The Fall Newsletter is out with the latest on programs and services! Click here to view the newsletter ..read more

We spoke with Jamie about his role at Speaking of Wildlife, his various interests and passion for animals! Jamie Proctor left, Image: Speaking of Wildlife Hi Jamie, thank you for taking the time to speak with me today! I understand that you have found some work that you love – with animals! Can you tell us about your position at Speaking of Wildlife? It is a wonderful combination of consistent and varied work: many tasks, all different, all needing to be done and redone.  It keeps me from getting bored or feeling like I’m rolling the same boulder up the same hill all day long.  I p ..read more

The IAC Summer Newsletter 2022 has been released! Highlights include: Fall Registration for The Tech Club Virtual Cooking Program Updates on Participants (new jobs, volunteer opportunities and more!) Click here to view the full newsletter ..read more

Jordan is a graduate of the Transition to Life Course who is pursuing the big goals he set out for himself! We had a chance to catch up with Jordan and he told us about his favourite hobby of Bone Stock Car Racing. Hi Jordan, It’s great to speak with you today! Thank you for taking the time to discuss your racing hobby.   How did your interest in racing and cars begin? It’s been my dream, ever since I was three years old. Way back when I was in a high-chair when I was very young my Mother showed me a hot wheels car and she spun the wheels on the car. This made me laugh for th ..read more

Recently we got together for a Picnic at Sunnidale Park in Barrie to meet again face to face and to celebrate the beginning of Summer! Thank you to everyone who attended. It was wonderful to see new and old friends there ..read more

We were delighted to have a follow up interview with Brandon B. to discuss his career path in farming, his strengths, interests, skillset development, and why he decided to get into this line of work. 1. What was your entry into the workforce? I started out as a temp worker. When I started in the workforce it was through Simcoe Parts Service, which was industrial factory work. You are picking parts for cars, you put it on the cart and you put the cart in a line that will go on a trailer. Sometimes I would be the guy picking, other times I would be the guy on the trailer. It is physically inte ..read more

Brandon is an illustrator who loves animation! We spoke to Brandon about his creative process for his artwork. Greg the Goat Where do you gain your inspiration from? – “I get my inspiration from cartoons and movies. I love anything that is animation and live action remakes, for example the Lion King, Dumbo and Beauty and the Beast. For these characters, I was inspired by the movie Zodiac: The Race begins which is a 2006 animation movie.” Diana the Dog How do you create your character designs? – “I design them with shapes of what the animal should look like and their anatomy. I observe animatio ..read more

The IAC Spring Newsletter is out and we’re celebrating Autism Acceptance Month! Click here to view the newsletter. Highlights include: Cooking with Connie Celebrating Accomplishments The Tech Club (update ..read more

IAC’s Winter Newsletter is out now! Click here to view the newsletter with information on existing as well as new programs and services: https://mailchi.mp/af27218c8b57/winternewsletter2022 Highlights include: – The Tech Club – new Small Group Virtual Format for Transition to Life ..read more

Social Support is essential for all parents, but especially those who are parenting a child on the Autism Spectrum. To overcome isolation parents should consider developing social coping strategies. Having at least 2-3 close personal connections that we can trust to lean on and connect with weekly can provide parents with a greater sense of predictability and stability. Studies show that when we have close connections with family and friends, we not only live longer, but go through life with increased well-being. Joining a Parent Support Group – Becoming a part of a community is a key social ..read more