Category: Celebrating Abilities

ASNL Volunteers Recognized with Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medals

ASNL Volunteers Recognized with Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medals Four key volunteers working with the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador are being recognized for outstanding service to those with autism, and their families and caregivers, throughout the province. His Honour, Lieutenant-Governor Frank Fagan, will present Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medals to Elaine Dobbin, Barbara Hopkins, Tom [...]

Thursday July 11th, 2013 in Celebrating Abilities, News and Media | No Comments »

Winnipeg teen with autism communicates through art

Please find this article published on the CBC news site on February 25, 2013 – Winnipeg teen with autism communicates through art

Thursday February 28th, 2013 in Celebrating Abilities | No Comments »

“Vancouver designer’s inflatable vest helps autistic kids focus”

A snug vest has been created by a young entrepreneur here in Canada.  She has incorporated the desire for many autistics to feel deep pressure, such as a firm hug, or hold.  An article in the Vancouver Sun from January 20, 2013 discusses this new innovation.    

Tuesday January 22nd, 2013 in Celebrating Abilities, Information | No Comments »

Article in Winnipeg Free Press – January 8, 2013

President of AMI, Charlene Walberg, and board member Bryan Kehler, participated in an interview with the Winnipeg Free Press about Asperger Syndrome, the changing definition and how a diagnosis can help make sense of things.  Also interviewed is 11 year old Gavin Walberg, about how he navigates the neuro-typical world.   Please see the article [...]

Tuesday January 8th, 2013 in Celebrating Abilities, News and Media | No Comments »

Congratulations to Bev Larmour for receiving the Diamond Jubliee Medal

Bev Larmour was a founding member of AMI in 2004, as well as serving on  our board and serving as president.  She was the recipient of the Diamond Jubilee Medal on January 3, 2013 for her work with AMI.  We would like to extend our congratulations to Bev, as well as offer our heartfelt thanks for all [...]

Monday January 7th, 2013 in Celebrating Abilities, News and Media | No Comments »

Article from the Consumerist

Please find this article from the December 3, 2012 by Mary Beth Quirk about Lego helping out a boy who has Asperger Syndrome, with a lego set he had been saving up for.    

Tuesday December 4th, 2012 in Celebrating Abilities, News and Media | No Comments »

Adam Schwartz Local Comedian

Local Comedian, Adam Schwartz, is also an individual with AS. He has started a blog about being both a comedien and having AS. Find his blog here: http://mrasperger.wordpress.com/

Monday October 15th, 2012 in Celebrating Abilities | No Comments »

Celebrating Abilities

Asperger Manitoba Inc. would like to recognize how Manitobans are becoming more inclusive and accessible because the voice of individuals with Asperger Syndrome are being supported and heard.  We would like to recognize individuals with Asperger Syndrome and community members who work with individuals with Asperger Syndrome in celebrating abilities.  To submit something to be [...]

Wednesday August 1st, 2012 in Celebrating Abilities | No Comments »

Ryan Smoluk, Artist Honoured for Advocacy Work

Please see this news story, from CBC news on March 2, 2012, regarding Ryan Smoluk.  Smoluk is an artist from Winnipeg, who has Asperger Syndrome and is being honoured by the UN for his advocacy work and art.

Friday March 2nd, 2012 in Celebrating Abilities, News and Media | No Comments »