Embracing Neurodiversity Conference

Canada has released a National Autism Strategy. 

The next step is listening to Autistic people and communities across the country. 

The Réseau national de l'autisme  is coming to St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, to hear directly from community members about what Canada’s Autism Strategy should look like in practice in Newfoundland and Labrador for Autistic people of all ages. 

On May 20, 2026, the Network will be presenting at the Embracing Neurodiversity Conference, hosted by the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador (ASNL). 

The following day, the Network and ASNL will host a free community engagement session. This session will bring people together to share their experiences and help shape the next steps for Canada’s Autism Strategy. 

You do not need to attend the conference to join the engagement session. Everyone is welcome to take part. 

Community Engagement Event Details 

Date: May 21, 2026 

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Newfoundland Time 

Location: Emera Innovation Exchange, 100 Signal Hill Rd, St. John’s, NL A1A 1B3.  

You can also join online through Zoom.  

This session continues the conversations from the Embracing Neurodiversity Conference. It will be smaller and more interactive, with time to discuss what Canada’s Autism Strategy should look like in practice. 

In this session, you can: 

• Share your experiences and perspectives 

• Discuss what supports are needed in Newfoundland and Labrador 

• Identify what is working well and what needs to change. 

Who this session is for 

Nous souhaitons entendre :  

• Autistic people 

• Families and caregivers 

• Service providers 

• Community members 

How to register 

Register here for the community engagement session 

Please note: Registration for this session is separate from registration for the Embracing Neurodiversity Conference. 

If you wish to attend both, you will need to register for each one separately.