Please fill out the below application to submit an application to be a speaker at the 7th annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit (CALS).

For more information about the application process please click here (https://www.casda.ca/leadership-summit/)

To view a Word Document version of the questions, please click here (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x1C7bcZuJa0bVcc2SF_gZfsTCRpfzmFlqVy5V4DF5S8/edit?usp=sharing).

Finally, should you at any point during the application process need assistance or if you are having difficulty with the application, don't hesitate to reach out to us at summit@casda.ca.

The themes for this year's Summit are the following:

1) Equity, Diversity and Social Inclusion in Policy Development: “Nothing About Us Without Us”

This theme aims to explore rights-based approach to policy development (i.e., Making sure the people affected by the policies are included in the design of those policies).

2) The Evolution of Evidence-Informed Supports Across the Lifespan

This theme aims to discuss diverse views on evidence-informed supports, and services across the entire lifespan.

3) Progress in Employment Programs and Disability Supports

This theme aims to explore federal tax policy, disability, and employment support.


In addition to these 3 themes, we also welcome proposals that shed light on additional insights towards the development of a National Autism Strategy, especially through the lens of lived experience. This means, topics exploring autism and diversity, with particular relevance to underrepresented cultural and marginalized communities in Canadian society.