Autism Society of Edmonton Area
The Autism Society of Edmonton Area (ASEA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1971 by a concerned group of parents and professionals. ASEA helps families and communities embrace and support people on the autism spectrum throughout their lives.
Whether you are new to the world of autism or have a lengthy and intimate connection with it, we are hoping our website has something that will interest you. Please take a look around!
The 2009 "Opening Doors for Autism" Gala was sponsored by the Naqvi family and their family businesses, Cameron Developments, Cameron Homes and South Edmonton Common. We gratefully acknowledge their community leadership and their commitment and support of the Autism Society of Edmonton Area!
Tragedy Points to Need for Emergency Services
The Autism Society of Edmonton Area offers heartfelt condolences to the family of the boy with autism and his father who died in September 2009. Readers can learn more about this tragedy by reading these articles from the CBC and Canada.com.
Autumn 2009 Issue of Autism Now Available Online
ASEA members can now download the new Autumn 2009 issue of ASEA's quarterly magazine, Autism Now. Unlike the print edition of Autism Now, all online issues are available in full colour. To see the latest issue, log in or register your web site account and then visit the Autism Now page.
The Autism Research Centre Needs Your Help!
The Autism Research Centre at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital in Edmonton is always looking for individuals with ASDs and their families to participate in autism research studies. By participating, you will be helping to create a brighter future for individuals with autism.
To see the full-sized poster, please click on the picture below.
More Information on the Registered Disability Savings Plan
The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is a registered saving plan that is intended to help parents and others save for the long-term financial security of a person with severe or prolonged disabilities who are eligible for the Disability Tax Credit. This plan allows the beneficiary to accumulate funds by means of deposits and tax-deferred growth. A RDSP can hold many types of investments, which may include bonds, guaranteed investment certificates (GICs), mutual funds, savings accounts and stocks.
Q. What does this mean for my son or daughter?
A. Depending on the family income for children or the adult’s income, it is possible to make a contribute of $1500.00 dollars a year and the Federal Government through bonds and grants could provide up to an additional $3500.00 per year up to $70,000, over the “lifetime” of RDSP. Or with no contribution on your part, the government will provide $1000.00 per year (dependant on income levels).
The deadline for opening an RDSP, making contributions and applying for the matching Grant and the income-tested Bond for the 2008 contribution year has been extended to March 2, 2009 from December 31, 2008. The 2009 RDSP contribution year will begin March 3, 2009. In order to set up a RDSP all you need to do is contact the Bank of Montreal and they will provide you w ith the forms to set up a Plan and to apply for both grants and bonds available form the Federal Government. Phone 1-800-665-7700 or visit http://www.bmo.com/investments for step by step instructions.
As of February 16, 2009 the Royal Bank of Canada will also be offering
RDSPs - the contact number is 1-800-463-3863.
For more information, please visit the Government of Canada website http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/disability_issues/index.shtml.
ASEA Unveils "The Most Beautiful Child" PSA
The Autism Society of Edmonton Area is proud to unveil its new public service announcement (PSA) entitled The Most Beautiful Child. The PSA shares the challenges and joys of raising a child with autism, and sheds light on the lack of supports for individuals with autism as they enter adulthood. The PSA can be viewed in the embedded video below, or by visiting ASEA's YouTube page.
