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This episode discusses the importance of independence for autistic adults and features a cooking program by AiLA.

What does it mean to truly live independently? For AiLA — the Autism Independent Living Association — independence isn’t just about having a place to live. It’s about having the skills, confidence, and support to navigate daily life on your own terms. In this episode, we hear about AiLA’s new cooking program: a series of hands-on workshops teaching autistic adults to prepare nutritious meals, manage a grocery budget, and build real kitchen confidence. The program runs out of The Kitchen at the Stanley A. Milner Library, and was made possible through a $15,000 Community Grant from Edmonton Community Foundation. Show Notes: Our guest is Leanne Carr, President of AiLA . Read Justin Bell’s companion article, “Independence Through Cooking” in the Spring 2026 edition of Thrive Magazine. Learn more about AiLA. Read ECF’s full $20 million affordable housing announcement . ECF Happenings: Find out how to create an Endowment Fund of your own. Read the latest issue of Thrive. Read the latest on our blog. Check out some of the amazing funds our donors have created . ECF Youth Grants: Youth Grants Upcoming Student Awards: H illtop Awards &amp…

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