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Alina Cameron @alinacameron.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Happy World Autism Awareness Day! Our message is clear: awareness is important, action is imperative. ❤️💛💜 #50KIsNotOK #onpoli #onted #AutismIsLifelong

Official statement for world autism awareness day 2025 from the Ontario autism coalition available to read here: https://wawa-news.com/index.php/2025/04/02/ontario-autism-coalition-recognizes-world-autism-awareness-month/

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Alina Cameron @alinacameron.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

OAC press conference about school safety this morning at Queen's Park. 10 AM. Tune in here: www.ola.org/en/legislati...

Page 1 of the OAC press release available here to read: https://ontarioautismcoalition.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MEDIA-RELEASE-April-1-2025-Student-Danger-Due-to-Lack-of-Resources.pdf

Page 2 of the OAC press release available here to read: https://ontarioautismcoalition.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MEDIA-RELEASE-April-1-2025-Student-Danger-Due-to-Lack-of-Resources.pdf

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Alina Cameron @alinacameron.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

This week marked the 6th anniversary of Doug Ford & Lisa MacLeod demolishing the Ontario Autism Program. There are still OVER 50K autistic children waitlisted for support. Ask the Ontario provincial election candidates why. #50KIsNotOK #onpoli #onted #onlab #WeHaveReceipts #DontLookAwayOntario

OAC statement (condensed):
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2025-2-6
6 Yrs Later: Ontario Autism Program Promises Broken Today marks 6 yrs since the announcement of the Ford Government’s plans for the OAP; a file that sat stagnant & seemingly forgotten since Ford had taken office. The former Minister of Children Community & Social Services (MCCSS), Lisa MacLeod announced a complete program overhaul describing a situation that abandoned families & blocked access to early intervention. The Minister declared the state of the waitlist “unconscionable:” 23,000 children/youth “languishing” & waiting upwards to 2 yrs for necessary services. Despite initial promises to “clear the waitlist,” reduce wait times & connect families with funding for therapy, Feb 6 remains an anniversary unworthy of celebration. Today, despite a government claim to have delivered a program designed “by the community, for the community,” the waitlist number once deemed “unconscionable” has now more than doubled in size & the government’s self-described “needs-based” program layers age on top of need as criteria to issue funding. The rate at which children are coming off the waitlist is exceeded by that of those joining it. More than 50K children/youth continue to wait for an invitation to access Core Clinical Services. Whereas new, smaller, limited-time programs have been introduced for some, access to ongoing, individualized, clinical supports are wholly out of reach. Our community remains in crisis, many with yrs left to wait for clinical therapy & without an estimated wait time. The OAC reminds the Minister that the OAP is a time-sensitive file & new offerings for preschool-aged children do not benefit others who have already spent 5 years on a waitlist for clinical services. We continue to call on the Premier & MCCSS to make urgent improvements that eliminate discriminatory assessment criteria, address countless systemic barriers & direct adequate funding efficiently to the core services that matter most

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Alina Cameron @alinacameron.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

2024 was a yr of struggle for Ontario's autism community but we’re not giving up. To every OAC member & ally: we see you, we stand with you & we will continue to fight alongside you. Let’s make 2025 a yr of action & solidarity. Together, we are stronger. #50KIsNotOK #AutismIsLifelong #onted

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Alina Cameron @alinacameron.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Yesterday this photo was lauded by Ontario PCs as proof of leadership. When we see this photo we know the truth. @fordnation is dangerous to our communities, to us, to our kids. PLEASE VOTE #50KIsNotOK #onpoli #onted #WeHaveReceipts #DontLookAwayOntario #AutismIsLifelong

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Alina Cameron @alinacameron.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

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Alina Cameron @alinacameron.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Deputation day w my municipality of Oliver Paipoonge! Working together to make communities more inclusive & safe for everyone. Thank you to Thunder Bay Family Network president Sharon Bak for supporting my family & community! You’re the bestest! ❤️💛💜 #AutismIsLifelong #onpoli @ontautism.bsky.social

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Alina Cameron @alinacameron.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Thank you to Kate Swenson of “Finding Cooper’s Voice” for presenting to the Thunder Bay community this evening. Thank you to Autism Northwest, Lakehead Public Schools and community organizations for organizing everything. The @ontautism.bsky.social was a proud sponsor of this wonderful event.

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Alina Cameron @alinacameron.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

The Ontario Ford government is generating longer waitlists #NotOnTimeNotOnBudget Over 50,000 vulnerable kids are STILL waiting for access to core autism services via the Ontario Autism Program. It’s been over 6 years. Tick tock. #50KIsNotOK #onpoli #onted #WeHaveReceipts #DontLookAwayOntario

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Alina Cameron @alinacameron.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

I see your Scottie and I raise you a vampire Scottie

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Alina Cameron @alinacameron.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Did I get a flu vaccine this fall? YES. Did I get a COVID-19 Vaccine this fall? ALSO, YES. There’s a BIG circle of care around my family (2 schools, a work place, therapy centre, respite workers, all of our extracurriculars) & I feel a great responsibility towards everyone’s health. #vaccineswork

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Alina Cameron @alinacameron.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Did you know: the #OntarioAutismProgram STILL isn’t fixed. In 2018 the Ontario Govt made a mess of it. 6+ yrs later they haven’t come up w a program that meets needs & it’s leaving 50,000 kids waitlisted for time sensitive services. #50KIsNotOK #onpoli #onted #WeHaveReceipts #DontLookAwayOntario

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Alina Cameron @alinacameron.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Friday facts: In Ontario, Canada, there are over 73,000 children/youth registered for the #OntarioAutismProgram 50,000+ of them are waitlisted. Average wait is presently 5-7 years. Early intervention is dead. #50KIsNotOK #onpoli #WeHaveReceipts #DontLookAwayOntario @ontautism.bsky.social

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Alina Cameron @alinacameron.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Good morning Blue Sky Butterflies! Make today a good day. ❤️💛💜

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