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10/01/2026

♾️ October is Autism Awareness Month

About 1 in 50 children and youth in Canada have been diagnosed with autism, yet autism is still widely misunderstood. 💬

At ONTABA, we believe awareness is just the start. Our members are committed to ethical, evidence-based practice built on listening to Autistic people and their families, and on supporting each person's strengths and quality of life.

This October, join us in learning, listening and sharing. 🤝

09/30/2026

Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡

Today, we pause to honour the children who never came home from residential schools, the Survivors, and their families and communities.

September 30 is also Orange Shirt Day, a reminder that every child matters.

🟠 Wear orange today
👂 Listen to and amplify Indigenous voices
🤝 Support Indigenous-led organizations in your community

If this day brings up difficult feelings, the Indian Residential School Crisis Line is available 24/7 at 1-866-925-4419.

09/21/2026

🎓 Get In Early, Get Ahead

Did you know ONTABA offers reduced-rate memberships for students? It's a small line item with a big payoff: student members get access to ONTABACON, our annual conference, at student pricing, plus a built-in professional network before you've even finished your degree.

Behaviour analysis is a close-knit field in Ontario. The earlier you plug into it, the more doors tend to open, whether that's a mentor, a job lead, or just a room full of people who already speak your language.

👉 Check out student membership: https://ontaba.org

09/09/2026

⏰ One Month Away. ONTABACon 2026.

October 15-16 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Two days of research presentations, hands-on workshops, and the biggest room of behaviour analysts you'll be in all year.

The clock is ticking and registration is still open. Don't be the person scrolling through everyone's conference posts in mid-October wishing you'd grabbed a ticket.

👉 Get your ticket now: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/Ontabacon2026/register

09/04/2026

🏆 2026 ONTABA Award Nominations Close On September 10th!

Know someone making an incredible impact in behaviour analysis? Now's your time to recognize them! 🌟

🔗 Submit your nomination here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvx7_nVKUL5Xjs-2GdB63PBIFUneFC0fGQLVNMFj3iXwKVkg/viewform

ONTABA is seeking nominations for our annual awards celebrating excellence and contribution to the field:

🎓 Student Award
📚 Teaching Award
🔬 Research Award
⭐ Excellence in Application of ABA Award
🤝 Behaviour Analytic Ally Award
🌍 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Award

Here's what you need to know:

✅ Any ONTABA member or non-member can submit a nomination
✅ Nominees must be ONTABA members
✅ A significant portion of the nominee's contributions should have been made within Ontario
✅ Use one nomination form per nominee/award category
✅ Include a brief bio outlining why the nominee should win (supporting documentation welcome!)

🚫 Self-nominations are not accepted. Nominations involving a perceived conflict of interest (e.g., nominating a spouse, direct employer, supervisor, or manager) will not be considered.

Nominators must state their relationship to the nominee.

Let's celebrate the people who are elevating our field! 💙

09/01/2026

🎓 Four Scholarships to ONTABACON 2026 Are Up for Grabs!

Heading to ONTABACON but the registration fee is holding you back? We can help with that.

⏰ Applications close September 16th, 2026, so don't sit on this one!

👉 Apply now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRu_MiVjgtlh25MHMHr0x79Ej8U6NJG99ox6GMTTwzTEG_JA/viewform?pli=1

Please read the requirements when you are applying!

ONTABA is offering four scholarships that cover full conference registration for the Annual ONTABA Behaviour Analysis Conference, October 15th and 16th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (or attend virtually!). At least two of the four are reserved for applicants who identify as members of a marginalized community.

You're eligible if you are:

✅ A current ONTABA member planning to attend the 2026 conference
✅ A student in a field related to Behaviour Analysis, OR a new practitioner with less than 5 years of experience in ABA

Every eligible application goes into a randomized draw after the deadline, and winners will be notified by September 28th, 2026.

📌 Please note: the scholarship covers registration fees only, not accommodations, meals, parking, or transportation.

08/25/2026

📣 Call for Student Volunteers | ONTABACon 2026

Want a front-row seat to Ontario's premier behaviour analysis conference? ONTABA is looking for 10 student volunteers to join us at ONTABACon 2026 on October 15–16 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in downtown Toronto! 🎉

✅ Registration fees waived for accepted volunteers
✅ Opportunity to attend select presentations during the conference

To be considered, you must:

🎓 Be a current ONTABA student member
📚 Be a full-time student in an undergraduate, graduate, or certificate/diploma program with a focus in Applied Behaviour Analysis (e.g., Behavioural Science Technology, Autism and Behavioural Science)
🚗 Be able to cover your own transportation, lodging, and meals
📅 Be available for both full days of the conference (Thursday 7:30 AM–8:30 PM & Friday 8:00 AM–6:30 PM). Attendance at Thursday's behaviour social is optional.

All qualifying applicants will be entered into a draw, and the first 10 names drawn will be contacted.

📝 Each applicant must submit their own individual response. Joint submissions will not be accepted.

Apply by end of day September 6, 2026 👉 https://forms.gle/eiGfevM2y6g5Mody8

Questions? Email [email protected] (please allow 24–48 hours for a response).

08/19/2026

🤝 Sponsor ONTABACon 2026 for Just $175!

Want to show your support for behaviour analysis without tabling at the event? Our NEW Support Sponsor tier is perfect for organizations of any size looking to get involved.

Here's what you get 👇

🖥️ Logo on our digital banner (virtual + in-person)
📰 Featured in the ONTABA newsletter
📱 Logo in social media posts
📖 Logo in the conference brochure

Your sponsorship helps make ONTABACon 2026 possible, and your brand gets seen by behaviour analysts, researchers, and allied professionals across Canada.

📅 October 15-16, 2026

Apply now ➡️ https://site.pheedloop.com/portal/event/Ontabacon2026/apply/exhibitor/application

08/07/2026

🏆 2026 ONTABA Award Nominations Are Now Open!

Know someone making an incredible impact in behaviour analysis? Now's your time to recognize them! 🌟

🔗 Submit your nomination here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvx7_nVKUL5Xjs-2GdB63PBIFUneFC0fGQLVNMFj3iXwKVkg/viewform

ONTABA is seeking nominations for our annual awards celebrating excellence and contribution to the field:

🎓 Student Award
📚 Teaching Award
🔬 Research Award
⭐ Excellence in Application of ABA Award
🤝 Behaviour Analytic Ally Award
🌍 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Award

Here's what you need to know:

✅ Any ONTABA member or non-member can submit a nomination
✅ Nominees must be ONTABA members
✅ A significant portion of the nominee's contributions should have been made within Ontario
✅ Use one nomination form per nominee/award category
✅ Include a brief bio outlining why the nominee should win (supporting documentation welcome!)

🚫 Self-nominations are not accepted. Nominations involving a perceived conflict of interest (e.g., nominating a spouse, direct employer, supervisor, or manager) will not be considered.

Nominators must state their relationship to the nominee.

Let's celebrate the people who are elevating our field! 💙

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