Family Experiences

Exclusive Family Experience | This is the style of Family Experience that many of our longtime members have come to know and love.
What is looks like:

• Obvious CAN branding on site (tents, signage)
• CAN staff and volunteers on site supporting the event
• Venues are often open exclusively to CAN families
• Goal is for CAN families to connect in a welcoming and non-judgmental environment
• Accommodations are made to ensure the event is autism friendly

Community Family Experience | This type of Family Experience invites CAN members to enjoy a fun activity alongside the general public.
What it looks like:

• Fewer CAN staff and volunteers supporting the event
• Venue is open to the public during the CAN timeslots
• Goal is for CAN families to enjoy a safe and fun activity in their community
• Autism accommodations are made, wherever possible (i.e. designated quiet room)

Independent Family Experience | This type of flexible Family Experience was introduced in response to COVID-19 restrictions.
What it looks like:

• No CAN presence at the event (no staff, volunteers or tents)
• Venue is open to the public
• The opportunity may run over a number a days, with CAN families choosing a day and time that works with their schedules
• Goal is to provide families with a low barrier (little or no cost) opportunity to try a fun activity in their community

• Open to immediate family members only due to limited space
• All family members wishing to participate must have an active CAN Membership (unless otherwise stated that the event is also open to non-members)
• A family member with an autism diagnosis must participate in the program
• Please review the monthly membership newsletter for full details