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Inclusion by Design
Autism Canada’s Accredited Training Program

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Inclusion by Design is Autism Canada’s accredited training program, built with Autistic voices leading every step. This is not just training, it is a shift in how inclusion is understood, created, and sustained.

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Designed to support schools, businesses, cultural spaces, community organizations, and public facing environments across Canada, Inclusion by Design meets people where they are. Whether in classrooms, workplaces, service settings, or community spaces, this program moves beyond awareness and into meaningful, practical change.

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Aligned with the Accessible Canada Act and the shared vision of a barrier free Canada, Inclusion by Design supports organizations in identifying and removing barriers while embedding accessibility into everyday practices.

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It equips those who interact with Autistic and neurodivergent people, and those with sensory sensitivities, with tools they can use in everyday situations. Whether supporting children, youth, adults, families, or the broader community, participants build the confidence and understanding needed to create environments that are accessible, respectful, and inclusive from the start.

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Grounded in lived experience, accessibility, and universal design, Inclusion by Design supports environments where Autistic and neurodivergent people are not considered as an afterthought, but are included by design.

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The goal is simple, to build spaces where people feel valued, understood, and able to fully participate.
 

To learn more about how we can support your efforts towards a more inclusive community, reach out to us.

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Accessibility and Safe Spaces, Consultations

We support you in developing accessibility plans that help create barrier free environments, aligned with the Accessible Canada Act.

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Recognizing Behaviours

This training provides practical insights to help understand how Autistic and neurodivergent people may communicate and respond in different situations.

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Healthy Communities

This training is designed for libraries and community spaces, offering a clear introduction to autism and insights grounded in lived experience.
Self-paced course coming soon.

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Social Awareness: For Camps, Parks, and Recreation

This training supports staff in creating safer, more inclusive recreational environments by building understanding of how to respond to and support Autistic and neurodivergent people in community settings.
Self-paced course coming soon.

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Social Awareness: For the Service Industry

This training helps build an informed and empathetic workforce by providing practical strategies to create accessible, respectful, and inclusive customer experiences.
Self-paced course coming soon.

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Sensory Friendly Audits

We support the creation of sensory friendly environments by identifying and reducing sensory barriers that may lead to overwhelm. Through thoughtful assessment and practical recommendations, we help increase comfort, predictability, and accessibility so that spaces are welcoming and usable for all.

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Social Awareness: For Caregivers and Peers of Youth

This program offers strategies to caregivers and peers to support meaningful, respectful, and positive interactions with Autistic and neurodivergent youth.

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Inclusivity in the Classroom

Embracing neurodiversity in the classroom helps create environments where every student feels valued and where diverse needs are meaningfully supported.
Self-paced course coming soon.

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Social Awareness: For Cultural Spaces

This training supports cultural spaces in creating welcoming and accessible experiences by helping staff recognize and reduce barriers that may impact participation and enjoyment.
Self-paced course coming soon.

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Universal Language & Communication Strategies

This training provides practical communication strategies that support clarity, reduce misunderstandings, and create inclusive interactions for Autistic and neurodivergent people.
Self-paced course coming soon.

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Speaking Engagments

These sessions support inclusion by sharing lived experiences and practical insights that build understanding and connection. Each engagement is thoughtfully tailored to the audience, ensuring content is relevant, meaningful, and aligned with the unique context and needs of participants.

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Social Awareness: Childcare and Day Programs

This training supports inclusive childcare and day programs by helping create environments where every child feels welcomed, respected, and valued.

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Sensory Friendly and Safe Spaces, Easter Bunny

Create a sensory friendly Easter Bunny experience that is welcoming, flexible, and supportive for all children.
Self-paced course coming soon.

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Social Awareness: For Financial Institutions

This program supports financial institutions in building inclusive environments by providing practical strategies to better serve people with sensory sensitivities and diverse communication needs.
Self-paced course coming soon.

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Search and Rescue for Autism (SARA)

SARA equips Search and Rescue teams with tools and knowledge to better support Autistic and neurodivergent people, while providing resources that strengthen safe and effective response efforts.

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For Allies and Charitable Organizations

Autism Canada offers training for allies to help strengthen inclusive community ecosystems, with pricing that reflects the realities of community organizations.

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Inclusivity in the Workplace

This training supports workplaces in creating equitable environments where all employees feel respected, valued, and included.

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Sensory Friendly and Safe Spaces, Santa and Helpers

Offer a sensory friendly Santa experience designed to support comfort, reduce overwhelm, and create positive memories for children of all ages.
Self-paced course coming soon.

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Social Awareness: For Residential Properties

This training supports residential and housing teams in creating inclusive living environments by building understanding of sensory needs and respectful approaches to everyday interactions.
Self-paced course coming soon.

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