Beyond Awareness: Why World Autism Acceptance Day Matters with Jenine Lillian

Join BC People First and Board Member Jenine Lillian who is #ActuallyAutistic as well as a neurodiversity consultant & educator for this FREE Zoom session about harmful myths and misconceptions about autism.

World Autism Awareness Day happens every April 2 and many autistic individuals are changing the name to World Autism Acceptance Day to encourage the shift from awareness to action.

This event will include a short presentation by Jenine followed by an AMA (Ask me anything) session for anyone wondering how to get support for themselves or a family member who is neurodivergent, especially autistic.

As a neurodiversity consultant, Jenine regularly answers questions such as: 

• I’m not sure if I should get a formal disability assessment, what are the benefits of doing that?

• I’ve recently been diagnosed as neurodivergent, what should I do next?

• I feel like I’m always working, can you help me find balance?

• I’m neurodivergent and I want to start a small business, can you help?

• Can I identify as disabled even without a formal diagnosis?

• What does disability pride really mean?

• How do I ask for accommodations at work without risking my job?

• What are my rights under the Accessibility Act in BC?

• My workplace says they’re inclusive, but I don’t feel supported. What can I do?

• How do I know if something is discrimination?

Join us for this virtual presentation on April 2nd to find out more!

Thursday, April 2, 2026

10am-11am Pacific Time

On Zoom

This presentation is for: 

• BCPF Members and other self-advocacy group members

• Self-Advocates in BC

• People with intellectual or developmental disabilities who want to learn about self-advocacy in BC, or ways to get involved in the self-advocacy movement

Learn more about the speaker at this unique event via https://www.jeninelillian.com