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Prestige Auto Group President Jim Jiwani, who got to know Children’s Autism Services after operating a dealership next door to its offices for years before donating over $3 million to help the organization purchase the building and land.
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has also received support from Edmonton Community Foundation over the years, whether it was in obtaining equipment, launching the organization’s learning management system, connecting with other
local charities or helping build the organization’s current building from the ground up almost 12 years ago.
“We have been very fortunate to have the community support that we have had,” says Duncan, citing people like Klaus Maier — namesake of Children’s Autism Service’s current headquarters — as
well as the countless volunteers and board members that help the organization flourish.
For Duncan, however, the work of Children’s Autism Services always goes back to imagining more for what education, child care and ultimately life could be for autistic children in Edmonton and beyond.
“Families and the school systems can benefit from learning that
there is a better way to support our students without trying to physically force them to do things and without trying to force them to comply.”
“The hope for this organization is the same as it’s always been, which is to share that knowledge and make sure that the community understands that there are ways that we can support our autistic children and adults to be successful and to improve their quality of life.”
“We have been very fortunate to have the community support that we have had.”
— TERRI DUNCAN
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