Partnerships

Partner with us if the mission is shared.

This is a small, independent, parent-led project. We work with organisations that share the goal of ending the wait — and we keep editorial control. See where you fit before you reach out.

Before you reach out

Partnership here is decided by fit, not by favour.

This is a small, parent-led project working on behalf of the 71,263 children still waiting for autism funding in Ontario. We collaborate with organisations that share that goal — and we say no to anything that would compromise the site's independence. Read both columns before you send an inquiry.

A fit

  • You work directly on autism, disability, or child-service access in Ontario.
  • You can point to real public work, a named team, or a community you serve.
  • You want to collaborate on evidence, outreach, or policy — not buy placement.
  • You accept that this project stays independent and keeps editorial control.

Not a fit

  • Vendors seeking a paid listing, ad slot, or sponsored content.
  • Anyone requesting approval or veto over what the site publishes.
  • Link-exchange or SEO-only requests with no shared mission.
  • Political parties or campaigns looking for an endorsement.

What collaboration means

Four kinds of partner, four kinds of work.

Collaboration looks different depending on who you are. Each row describes the organisations we work with and what a real partnership tends to involve.

Advocacy organisations

Autism and disability advocacy groups, rights organisations, parent coalitions.

Typical work: Coordinated campaigns, co-signed letters, and shared policy research.

Research & clinical

Universities, research centres, and healthcare institutions.

Typical work: Data context, methodology review, and evidence contributions.

Community & family networks

Parent support groups, local autism groups, and family networks.

Typical work: Reaching families, collecting consented stories, and peer support.

Media & journalists

Reporters, editors, producers, and independent creators.

Typical work: Access to sourced figures, context, and the underlying records.

Journalists on deadline can skip the queue at the press page.

Expected commitment

Pick the level you can sustain.

Partnerships range from a one-line resource listing to joint research. There is no minimum tier — a low-commitment listing that actually reaches families is worth more than a promise no one keeps.

Way to collaborateWhat it looks likeCommitment
Resource-page listingInclude the site in your resources for families.Low
Newsletter inclusionShare a campaign update with your members.Low
Joint advocacyCo-sign letters and policy submissions.Medium
Content collaborationCo-develop plain-language explainers or data.Medium
Event partnershipCo-host a webinar, briefing, or town hall.High
Research collaborationJoint work on waitlist impact or methodology.High

Independence

What a partnership will never buy.

The site's value depends on being independent. Partners bring reach, evidence, and a shared goal — they do not get to shape the record. These boundaries are the same for everyone, and they are not negotiable.

The boundaries

  • No partner, sponsor, or donor approves editorial content before it is published.
  • No paid placement and no pay-to-appear partnerships — ever.
  • The corrections policy applies to partners exactly as it applies to anyone else.
  • Partnerships can end at any time; the public record stays as it was.

How to apply

Four steps, no forms until you are ready.

  1. 01

    Check the fit

    Confirm your organisation matches the criteria above and accepts the independence boundaries.

  2. 02

    Send an inquiry

    Tell us who you are and the one or two things you would actually collaborate on.

  3. 03

    We review and reply

    Each inquiry is read and answered directly. There is no automated approval.

  4. 04

    Agree scope in writing

    If it is a fit, we set out what each side does before anything goes public.

Ready to start a conversation?

Send a short inquiry. We read every one and reply directly — no auto-approval, no obligation.

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Verified References & Sources

Updated:

Government Reports & Data

  • [2023]
    Exclusion of Students With Disabilities — 2023 SurveyVerified FAO Data
    Community Living Ontario • Report • 2023-10-01
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  • [2024]
    Inclusion Without Proper Support Is AbandonmentVerified FAO Data
    Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario • Report • 2024-06-01
    View
  • [2020]
    Autism ServicesVerified FAO Data
    Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) • Report • 2020-07-21
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  • [2024]
    Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services: Spending Plan ReviewVerified FAO Data
    Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) • Report • 2024-06-05
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  • [2026]
    Ontario Autism Program figures as of May 13, 2026 (MCCSS, released under Freedom of Information to the Ontario Autism Coalition; published in the OAC "OAP At A Glance" update, July 2026)Verified FAO Data
    Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (Ontario), obtained by the Ontario Autism Coalition • Report • 2026-05-13
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Citable source facts(3)Question-and-answer pairs with their source and verification link.

How many children are on the Ontario autism waitlist?

Verified

Latest FOI data shows 91,974 children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program (May 2026), while only 22.5% have active funding agreements. [FOI] An active funding agreement does not mean a child is receiving services; it is an administrative status distinct from service delivery. The Ontario Autism Coalition reported in July 2026 that some families in its community had waited more than five years. That report is not a province-wide average. Last verified: 2026-08-10

Source: Financial Accountability Office of Ontario [FAO] & FOI Data · Verify Link

What makes End The Wait Ontario different from other autism resources?

Verified

End The Wait Ontario analyzes Ontario's autism waitlist crisis using verified program data from Freedom of Information requests filed by the Ontario Autism Coalition (Dec 2025) and CBC News (Jan 2026), and the FAO. [FOI] Because this platform aggregates ministry and watchdog figures in one place, parents and advocates can monitor the crisis in real time and hold decision‑makers accountable. Last verified: 2026-08-10

Source: Financial Accountability Office of Ontario [FAO] & FOI Data · Verify Link

Why is there such a long waitlist?

Verified

FAO spending‑plan reviews show that, even as 91,974 children are registered in the OAP (May 2026), only 22.5% have active funding agreements. [FOI] This structural underfunding creates a permanent backlog: each year, more children join the waitlist than transition into therapy.

Source: Financial Accountability Office of Ontario [FAO] & FOI Data · Verify Link

Related Resources

Citable source facts(2)Question-and-answer pairs with their source and verification link.

What is End The Wait Ontario's mission?

Verified

End The Wait Ontario is a grassroots advocacy initiative founded by Spencer Carroll to demand evidence-based autism services for all Ontario children, consistent with WHO recommendations on early intervention. [ETWO] The platform tracks FOI data, documents family experiences, and holds policymakers accountable through transparent reporting on the 71,263 children waiting without active Core Funding Agreements.

Source: End The Wait Ontario [ETWO] · Verify Link

How can I contact End The Wait Ontario?

Verified

End The Wait Ontario can be reached through the contact form on the website for media inquiries, data verification requests, or advocacy collaboration. [ETWO] Journalists seeking verified statistics, families needing data for complaints, and researchers studying autism policy all use the platform as a centralized evidence resource.

Source: End The Wait Ontario [ETWO] · Verify Link

Evidence on this page

The source chain stays visible.

Key claims are paired with their source, evidence tier, and verification date so readers can inspect the public record directly.

Facts3
Sources2

22.5%

Only 20,711 children have active funding agreements (22.5%), less than one in four

Government / peer-reviewedMCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026Verified 2026-08-10

WHO recommends accessible, community-based early interventions for children with autism. Timely evidence-based psychosocial interventions improve communication and social engagement

Government / peer-reviewedWorld Health Organization (2023)Verified 2023-11-15
Last system verification: 2026-08-10. Next scheduled update: 2026-11-05.
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Parent of autistic child navigating OAP system