Government of Canada Announces Funding to Address COVID-19 Challenges for Autistic Individuals in Quebec
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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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Projects will improve the capacity of communities to address challenges related to the pandemic faced by Autistic individuals, their families and caregivers.
Key Points:
- Projects will improve the capacity of communities to address challenges related to the pandemic faced by Autistic individuals, their families and caregivers.
- MONTREAL, Nov. 9, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - COVID-19 presented significant challenges to accessing resources for Autistic people and their families and caregivers.
- In addition, due to the pandemic many people in Canada, including Autistic people, continue to experience increased stress, anxiety, and depression.
- This program offers a unique and innovative way for Autistic individuals to break the isolation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.