THE ORGANIZATION

WHO WE ARE

Autism Services is a Saskatoon-based, charitable organization, dedicated to providing advocacy, support, education, recreational, social and residential programs and services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder, and their families.  Any family having an individual with characteristics / diagnosis of autism or any other disorder on the Autism Spectrum may qualify for service.

VISION STATEMENT

That all individuals with autism have the opportunity to live with dignity and to reach their full potential.

MISSION STATEMENT

Autism Services aims to deliver the highest standard of support, advocacy, and service to individuals with autism, and their families and caregivers.

HOW WE ARE FUNDED

Autism Services received core operational funding from the Saskatoon Health Region and the Saskatoon United Way.  Our Autism Intervention Program is also funded through the Saskatoon Health Region.  Our residential programs are funded separately by the Government of Saskatchewan, Department of Social Services and Saskatchewan Housing.

We obtain grants for specific programs and projects when they are available. 

We rely heavily on donations and monetary support from corporate and private donors, as well as community and corporate support for our annual fundraising projects.

WHAT WE DO

• Family Support Programs

Direct Parent / Client Support * Parent Education Sessions * Parent Information / Support Groups * Sibling Education / Support Groups

• Direct Client Service Programs

Autism Intervention Program * Recreation Programs for Children / Youth / Adults * Social Programs * Therapeutic Programs * Summer Day Program

• Residential Home Operations

• Other Services

Advocacy Initiative * Education* Resource Centre * Quarterly Program Guide * Emailed Newsletter * Website Resources

Autism Services is committed to protecting the personal information relating to clients, residents, members, donors, volunteers, customers, staff and other individuals about or from whom we collect personal information. At Autism Services we strive to embrace best practices and therefore are following the CSA Model Code for the Protection of Personal Information.

For our privacy policy, click here

A copy of the audited financial statements can be sent to you at your request by contacting Shirley Kloeble, Director of Finance. 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2011 - 2012   Executive David Billy (Chairperson) Dr. Nicholas Ivanans (Vice Chair) Judy du Chalard (Treasurer) Gail Sajtos (Secretary) Board Members Dan du Chalard Linda Erker David Giles Jennifer Harland Cheryl Lenz-Fabian Brad Mitchell Kyle Sibley Brenda Yuzdepski The  board is representative of  the membership of Autism Services and therefore,  is always willing to hear back from the membership. Suggestions, ideas and feedback are always welcome. Please feel free to contact any member of the board.   You can reach any member of the board by mail at the office address or you can call the office and staff will pass along your phone number to a member of the board.

 

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Building a more caring community together… the United Way. Autism Services is proud to be a United Way Member Agency	Autism Services is a proud member of Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorders Alliance(CASDA)