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Toolkits for World Autism Acceptance Day
Autism Acceptance represents a shift from focusing on “awareness” to embracing and understanding the diversity of Autistic and neurodivergent people. Acceptance moves beyond recognition to action, creating environments where people are valued, supported, and included.
To support World Autism Acceptance Month in April, Autism Canada has created a series of toolkits tailored to different communities. Each toolkit offers ready-to-use resources, guidance, and ideas to help you participate in meaningful, inclusive ways.
Explore the toolkit that best fits your needs below.
The Impact of Your Support
In 2025, Autism Canada delivered:
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4,772 individual interactions across national programs
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60,660 minutes of direct support, equal to 1,011 hours of individualized, neuro affirming care
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Financial assistance to 55 families through the Community Assistance Program, helping reduce barriers to care across
Every dollar raised helps ensure these supports remain accessible to families from coast to coast.
This World Autism Acceptance Day — and during Autism Canada’s 50th year — your actions matter and we hope these toolkits are useful in getting started.
Toolkit for Schools
Building inclusive, accepting learning environments
Created for educators and school communities, this toolkit helps schools recognize World Autism Acceptance Day and foster inclusive cultures throughout April.
Inside this toolkit:
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Age-appropriate classroom and school-wide activities
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Guidance on educational materials
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Fundraising ideas
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Posters, banners, and social media content
Toolkit for Kids Play
Play. Move. Make an impact.
Kids Play for Autism is a national Autism Acceptance campaign built around joy, movement, and inclusion. This toolkit supports families, schools, teams, and communities in participating through play-based fundraising and engagement.
Inside this toolkit:
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Flexible participation ideas for schools, families, and teams
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Fundraising ideas and creative play-based challenges
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Storytelling and social media resources
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Month-long and single-day participation options
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Tools to celebrate Autism Canada’s 50th year
Toolkit for Businesses
Supporting autism acceptance in the workplace and beyond
Designed for employers, organizations, and service providers, this toolkit supports businesses in promoting inclusion through visible actions, workplace practices, and community engagement.
Inside this toolkit:
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Educational content on autism acceptance and neurodiversity at work
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Fundraising ideas
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Social media content, posters, and banners
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Ways to support Autistic employees, customers, and communities