In short
The idea of Autism Okanagan (AOK) was born during these meetings. Both groups provided strong start-up mentorship and access to existing evidence-based programming ideas.
- Who it is for
- People with disabilities; People with disabilities, Cognitive or developmental
- What it helps with
- Knowing where to go, Support with memory, thinking or a disability, People who get me, Rest and recreation, Making my own choices
- Where
- This Office Is Virtual, Please Contact Office, Kelowna, BC
- How to reach
- (250) 826-7051 · info@autismokanagan.ca · Website
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- , by HelpSeeker
Services from this organization
AO - Kelowna WildCats Special Hockey
- 1.8 km from centre
- Youth (13-24)
- Website checked March 2026
AO - Mom's Night out with Barefoot
- 0.6 km from centre
- Adults (25-64)
- Website checked March 2026
AO - Young Ambassadors Program
- 0.4 km from centre
- Youth (13-24)
- Adults (25-64)
- Wed 6:30pm
- Website checked March 2026
About this organization
The idea of Autism Okanagan (AOK) was born during these meetings. Sue and Vicki continued to gather information and connected with two highly recognized organizations: Pacific Autism Family Foundation in Vancouver and The Ability Hub in Calgary. Both groups provided strong start-up mentorship and access to existing evidence-based programming ideas.
The search for board members began and by the end of May, six other committed parents and professionals agreed to sit on the board. In June 2014, the Autism Okanagan Association, a not-for-profit organization, was officially established.
AOK took over an existing not-for-profit, The Association for the Benefit of Children with Disabilities (ABCD). We are grateful they trusted our group and allowed us to benefit from the hard work they had done to establish and maintain ABCD for over ten years.
AOK is thankful to Els for Autism Canada for an initial start-up grant and their continued funding support each year.
How do I get in touch?
Call (250) 826-7051, email info@autismokanagan.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Kelowna, British Columbia.
This Office Is Virtual, Please Contact Office, Kelowna, BC
This Office Is Virtual, Please Contact Office, Kelowna, BCKelowna, British Columbia
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