MONTREAL – Quebecor president and CEO Pierre Karl Péladeau (above, left) announced today the company has donated $1 million to the Autiste & Majeur Foundation to help support adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
The donation will help the foundation develop day centres in Quebec specifically for autistic adults. While autistic adults need an environment adapted to their needs, most facilities combine services for people with ASD with services for those with physical or intellectual disabilities, a Quebecor press release says.
“Unlike other young people when they enter adulthood, people with autism still need the active support of their parents,” said the Autiste & Majeur Foundation’s president Sophie Prégent (above, right) and vice-president Charles Lafortune (above, centre), in the release.
“There is a glaring lack of services for autistic adults, which means that aging parents must remain just as present in their children’s lives after they reach adulthood. We are deeply moved by the support of the Quebecor family. This donation will help bring hope to many Québec families with autistic children.”
“I salute Charles’ and Sophie’s commitment and dedication to helping adults with autism,” said Péladeau, in the release.
“We know this is a trying daily challenge for many Québec families and we are very happy to be supporting this vitally important cause. The entire Quebecor family will be behind the Foundation and its efforts to give young adults with autism and their parents access to suitable facilities that meet their needs and improve their quality of life.”
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