Why Canada needs a National Autism Strategy: A conversation with Senator Munson
University Club, McMaster University
21/05/2019, 12:30 pm - TO 21/05/2019 - 1:30 pm
Organizer: The Socrates Project - Office of the President
University Club, McMaster University
21/05/2019, 12:30 pm - TO 21/05/2019 - 1:30 pm
Organizer: The Socrates Project - Office of the President
Senator Jim Munson is formerly a journalist and communications advisor to Prime Minister Chrétien. He was called to Senate in 2003 and served as Whip of the Senate Liberal Caucus from 2003 to 2016. A vocal advocate for individuals with an autism spectrum disorder, Senator Munson’s leadership in Parliament led to the adoption of “An Act respecting World Autism Awareness Day” and a landmark Senate Report “Pay Now or Pay Later: Autism Families in Crisis.”
In partnership with McMaster Autism Research Team (MacART)
May 21, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., at University Club, McMaster University
Admission is free. RSVP online at https://munson-socrates.eventbrite.com/?aff=daily or call 905-525-9140 ext 26848