THE IMPACT WE'RE MAKING
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Real Impact. Real Families. Across Canada.
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Making Waves for Autism is about more than kilometers logged, it’s about meaningful, measurable impact.
Thanks to the incredible support of our community, Making Waves has helped fund critical services for autistic individuals and their families through Autism Canada’s Community Assistance Program (CAP).
What is CAP?
Autism Canada’s Community Assistance Program (CAP) provides direct financial support to autistic individuals, families, and caregivers.
This funding helps cover essential services that are often not fully funded or come with long waitlists, including therapies, assessments, respite care, and mental health support. CAP plays a vital role in helping families access care when they need it most.
2025 Impact Snapshot
What Your Support Funds
Making Waves helps families access:
Every dollar raised helps remove barriers, reduce wait times, and create opportunities for autistic individuals to thrive.
Thanks to the incredible support of our community, Making Waves has helped fund critical services for autistic individuals and their families through Autism Canada’s Community Assistance Program (CAP).
What is CAP?
Autism Canada’s Community Assistance Program (CAP) provides direct financial support to autistic individuals, families, and caregivers.
This funding helps cover essential services that are often not fully funded or come with long waitlists, including therapies, assessments, respite care, and mental health support. CAP plays a vital role in helping families access care when they need it most.
2025 Impact Snapshot
- 56 families supported
- 18 cities across Canada
- $55,663.48 distributed
- 4 provinces reached: Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario
- Average recipient age: 9 years old
What Your Support Funds
Making Waves helps families access:
- Psychological and ASD assessments
- Speech, occupational, and behavioural therapy
- Mental health supports, including counselling and trauma-informed care
- Transition programs for youth and adults
- Respite services for caregivers
- Inclusive camps and community programs
Every dollar raised helps remove barriers, reduce wait times, and create opportunities for autistic individuals to thrive.
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PADDLECanoe, kayak, surfski, outrigger, SUP, row, dragonboat...the choice of craft is yours, and so is the journey. Pick your paddle and make it your own!
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TEAMWORKPaddle solo or gather your friends and take on the challenge as a team - it's up to you!
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CONTRIBUTEEvery kilometre you paddle makes a real difference - contribute with confidence knowing your effort counts.
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