SAAAC Autism Centre, Toronto, ON Videos

At SAAAC Autism Centre, we believe in embracing every individual’s potential and uniqueness. Located in Scarborough, our Centre offers a dynamic range of services that support the development of individuals on the autism spectrum at all life stages, along with their caregivers 📅 Serving over 1,000 families annually, we are committed to making autism services equitable and accessible for all Canadians. Join us in our journey of empowerment and inclusion! 🤝 🔗 Learn more about our programs and how you can get involved by visiting www.saaac.org #SAAAC #AutismAwareness #Inclusion #CommunitySupport #TorontoCharity #AutismServices

Pranavan is preparing for his Walkathon challenge - Home to Heights: The CN Tower Traverse. His goal is to raise $2000 for the Chance Fund, which will help support 100 families in accessing critical autism services. Last Friday, Pranavan walked from his home to SAAAC to build stamina and prepare for his long walk to the CN Tower on July 27. Follow his journey and support him by donating through the link in our bio. #Walkathon #CNtowerTraverse #SAAAC #AutismAwareness #CharityWalk #HomeToHeights #SupportFamilies #Fundraising

🚶‍♂️🌟 One month to go until SAAAC’s 9th annual Walk-A-Thon! This year, we’re stepping up for the Chance Fund, which provides vital financial aid for families needing access to crucial autism interventions like Applied Behaviour Analysis, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Therapy. Our goal is to raise $150,000 to support 100 families. 💪 How you can make a difference: 1. Kickstart a Health & Wellness Challenge and raise money: https://micharityp2p.com/saaac/ 2. Contribute any amount to our general Walk-A-Thon page here: https://micharityp2p.com/saaac/product/step-together-for-the-chance-fund-saaac-staff-walking-challenge/ 3. Walk with us on July 21, 2024! Join our 5KM trek to show your support, followed by a celebration with delicious food and exciting performances. 🎉 Let’s give a chance with every step! #SAAACWalkAThon2024 #SAAACChanceWalk #AutismAwareness

We had an amazing time at the Love Scarborough Festival at the Toronto Zoo! 🌿✨ SAAAC hosted a whimsical Sensory Garden and a Goodness Gift Pop-up Shop. The Sensory Garden was a magical space designed to engage all five senses through nature-based play. It helped everyone connect with nature, encouraged sensory exploration, and offered a mindful practice to enhance wellbeing. The event helped fundraise for Scarborough Health Network to help provide tools and infrastructure they need to continue delivering exceptional care to the hundreds of thousands of patients we see each year. Our grit makes greatness💪❤️#LoveScarborough #SAAAC #SensoryGarden #TorontoZoo #Mindfulness #NaturePlay #Wellbeing

Here is a look at our Mother's Day Pop-up Shop from this weekend! We would like to thank our amazing vendors and all our community members for joining us for the event💝

Taniya’s Portrait
🚨COUNTDOWN UNTIL MOTHER’S DAY: 19 days 🚨 Are you looking to gift your mom a unique piece for Mother’s Day, or looking to get a custom portrait of yourself made by a student at the Arts Hub? Look no further! Taniya will use her passion for creating eye-catching pieces to create customized portraits, perfect for gifting or adding to your personal art collection.

Happy National Volunteer Week! We'd like to celebrate and recognize our dedicated volunteers from SAAAC Autism Centre who have given hours of their time supporting our clients, families and staff. Thank you so much! Each member of our staff feels honored to work alongside you to serve our community. #NationalVolunteerWeek

Aurnob’s Mural
“If you see it, you know its an Aurnob piece.” Aurnob who is a student at the SAAAC art program recently painted a mural for the centre. This video shows a glimpse of his work and his creativity. To learn more about Aurnob you can check him out on SAAAC’s artist corner. You can also support our artists work by purchasing from the Creators Collection at Goodness Gift. https://goodnessgift.com/collections/good-gifts https://saaac.org/arunob/

Goodness Gift
Goodness Gift is SAAAC Autism Centre's social enterprise. Made up of an incredible neurodiverse workforce, we are on a mission to become your socially conscious gifting solution. Check out our story! Special thanks to Muraly Srinarayanathas, a valued Goodness Gift customer, for sharing his experience with us. Don't forget to visit our store: https://goodnessgift.com/ 🎥: Riddle Films

Addressing Development Concerns Among Newcomers
On the Building Tomorrow Together podcast w/ Geetha Moorthy, Dr. Shivajan Sivapalan discusses the SAAAC's Mobile Developmental Outreach Clinic (M-DOC) and its critical role in supporting newcomer families. New to Canada and facing challenges with your child's development? You're not alone. 🤝 M-DOC is designed to reach out to minority communities, providing timely diagnosis and support for early childhood development. Our team is on a mission to guide you through every step, offering resources and support for your child's needs. With M-DOC, take early action and ensure your child has access to the essential services for a thriving future. Our M-DOC initiative is proudly supported by Kuber Mortgage Investment Corporation (https://www.kubermic.com/) If you have concerns, please connect with us here: https://saaac.org/program/mobile-developmental-outreach-clinic/ Listen to our podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1IpxwB9L52GFHDk08iAs9v YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d42JjQggJMc

Create Connections with SAAAC This Fall! 🍁🤝 At the SAAAC Autism Centre, volunteering goes beyond lending a hand—it's about forging impactful connections across generations. This Fall, we invite you to be a part of a diverse network where passion meets purpose. Why Volunteer with SAAAC? 🌟 Students: 🎓 Dive deep into mentoring while building bonds that go beyond the classroom. Experience the beauty of teaching while creating connections. Young Professionals: 💼 Connect your professional journey with a cause, amplifying your impact. Seniors: Share your wealth of experience and wisdom, guiding the younger generations and creating ties that bridge the age gap. The SAAAC Experience: Training & Support: 🧰 We're with you every step of the way, ensuring you're equipped to make meaningful impact and connections. Networking: 🌐 It's more than just meeting people. It's about creating lasting bonds with like-minded individuals across all age groups. Know someone who's looking for volunteer opportunities? Share this post with them. For more on our volunteer roles this Fall, check out our opportunities page: https://bit.ly/3QZ23pc #saaacautism #saaacvolunteer #autismawareness #volunteersmakeadifference #communityimpact

World Autism Awareness Day - Vignesh's Message
"Autism can't define me, I define Autism!" - Kerry Magro Today on #WorldAutismAwarenessDay, self-advocate Vignesh Athavan shares his journey with #Autism. His story is one of hard work and struggle, and a desire to grow and prosper. His voice is powerful and his message more important now than ever. Together we can help Vignesh share his message of inclusion and inspire others towards a better tomorrow. Please join us, share, and support incredible individuals like Vignesh this #WorldAutismAwarenessDay. #StandwithVignesh #WorldAutismAwarenessDay #saaac #autismawareness #autism

SAAAC's Holiday Market Returns
The Holiday Market returned after a two year break, and we could not believe the incredible support we received from our community! Our Holiday Market is organized and operated by individuals with exceptionalities who are part of our daily living and employment training programs. The event provides them an opportunity to work on skills such as customer service, order processing, and event setup/clean-up. A special thanks to the incredible small businesses who donated delicious treats for our team to sell. With their support, we were able to raise $4,000 for our employment training program. Our Incredible Vendors (Follow on Instagram): Confused Kitchen - @confusedkitchen Oh My Goodies - @omgoodies VIKVA - @vikva__ Sugar Shop TO – @sugarshopto Made Good Baked Goods – @madegoodbakedgoods Cinnaholic Cravings - @cinnaholic_cravings MVP Embroidery- @mvpembroidery C2 Events- @c2events_

Sometimes we don't realize all the unhealthy habits we practice until we talk about it out loud 😀. Here's some friendly advice from the SAAAC Team and what healthy habits we want to start practicing. SAAAC Walkathon focuses on conquering our health and wellness goals! I hope you're all on the way to a healthier lifestyle this summer. If you haven't already, visit our website and join us by making a donation to any of the challenges created by our fellow community members! https://walkathon.saaac.org/ #SAAACWalkathon #MakeEveryStepCount #AutismAwareness #AutismAcceptance

A walk a day keeps the doctor away!
Meet Walkathon Captain Kirishan Kirishan Thananjeyan is a talented young musician and a member of the SAAAC family. This summer, Kirishan will be focusing on his physical health and making sure he walks everyday. This is one way that helps him relieve any stress or anxiety. Help Kirishan chase his wellness goals. Make a donation today! https://walkathon.saaac.org/challenges/31 #SAAACWalkathon #MakeEveryStepCount #wellnesschallenge

At SAAAC Autism Centre, we build inclusive communities through culturally responsive autism practices and accessible programming. SAAAC's 6th Annual Walkathon is an interactive virtual fundraising campaign focused on promoting health and wellness. Where do fundraising dollars go? ➡️We provide 35% subsidy on all our therapy services' including ABA, Speech and Occupational Therapy. ➡️We provide full subsidy to families in need through our Chance Fund. ➡️Securing additional space and therapists to decrease our wait-list How can you make a difference? ➡️Start/Join a Challenge – You can make a difference today by taking part in our annual walkathon. ➡️Make a donation – Your donations will directly support families in need of our services ➡️Spread the Word – Most of the grants we apply for only supports specific programs, and therefore we heavily rely on fundraising to increase access to services for our families. Share this post and help us spread the word and reach our fundraising goal! Donate today! https://walkathon.saaac.org/ #saaacwalkathon #makeeverystepcount #impact #saaac

Walking for Jonathan, with Jonathan- Family Challenge
Meet Walkathon Captain Jonathan! Jonathan is a talented young artist and a long-time member of the SAAAC family. Jonathan has produced incredible paintings that have gone on to be exhibited at shows, sold at auction, and gifted to sponsors and funders. He has performed at many SAAAC galas and events through the Sound of Music program and has even been an emcee on several occasions. His hard work, positive energy and upbeat nature have helped him become a top employee at his current workplace. His family have been long-time supporters of SAAAC and top yearly fundraisers for Walkathon. Together they have been a vital part of our SAAAC family and growth as an organization. Help Jonathan and family chase their wellness goals. Make a donation today! https://walkathon.saaac.org/challenges/29 #SAAACWalkathon #MakeEveryStepCount #wellnesschallenge

My First Job
This week, SAAAC is celebrating employment for our clients and families. Following the incredible news of Kirishan and his feature on TVO's mini-documentary series "Employable Me", we are sharing our stories, insights and reflection on what employment means to us. Starting with our first job. We'd love to hear about your first work experience! Share your story in the comments below! It's always nice to reflect on where you started and what opportunities were available to you. If you haven't already seen it, check out Kirishan's feature on Employable Me here: https://www.ami.ca/category/employable-me/media/nikoletta-kirishan #firstjob #employment #employmentopportunities #accessibilityforall #accessibility #saaacwalkathon