89,799
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
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 69,166children 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 collaborate | What it looks like | Commitment |
|---|---|---|
| Resource-page listing | Include the site in your resources for families. | Low |
| Newsletter inclusion | Share a campaign update with your members. | Low |
| Joint advocacy | Co-sign letters and policy submissions. | Medium |
| Content collaboration | Co-develop plain-language explainers or data. | Medium |
| Event partnership | Co-host a webinar, briefing, or town hall. | High |
| Research collaboration | Joint 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.
- 01
Check the fit
Confirm your organisation matches the criteria above and accepts the independence boundaries.
- 02
Send an inquiry
Tell us who you are and the one or two things you would actually collaborate on.
- 03
We review and reply
Each inquiry is read and answered directly. There is no automated approval.
- 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.
Verified References & Sources
Updated:Government Reports & Data
- [2023]Exclusion of Students With Disabilities — 2023 SurveyVerified FAO DataCommunity Living Ontario • Report • 2023-10-01
- [2024]Inclusion Without Proper Support Is AbandonmentVerified FAO DataElementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario • Report • 2024-06-01
- [2020]Autism ServicesVerified FAO DataFinancial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) • Report • 2020-07-21
- [2024]Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services: Spending Plan ReviewVerified FAO DataFinancial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) • Report • 2024-06-05
- [2026]MCCSS bi-weekly OAP Core Clinical Services progress reports (FOI release CSS2026-0749)Verified FAO DataMinistry of Children, Community and Social Services (Ontario) • Report • 2026-03-04
About This Article
Written by Spencer Carroll
Founder & Autism Advocate
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
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23%
Only 20,633 children have active funding agreements — less than one in four
WHO recommends accessible, community-based early interventions for children with autism — timely evidence-based psychosocial interventions improve communication and social engagement
Last system verification: 2026-06-13. Next scheduled update: 2026-09-10.