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Autism and Affordable Housing: Promoting Action by Sharing Lessons Learned

November 22, 2022, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Autism and Affordable Housing, AIDE Canada, Webinar

In recognition of National Housing Day, this webinar will highlight lessons learned over the years by The Sinneave Family Foundation’s (Sinneave) housing team.

Sinneave has worked with autistic adults, families, affordable housing providers and support agencies to help many autistic adults find a home of their own. This presentation will share ideas that promote action to enhance housing opportunities and will be relevant for housing providers, support agencies, autistic/neurodivergent adults and their support networks.

About the Presenters

Carolyn Dudley – Knowledge Exchange Facilitator, The Sinneave Family Foundation
Carolyn has worked at Sinneave in research, policy and housing for many years. In her current role, she interviews autistic adults and their families on the process of finding housing, what works, and what doesn’t work. The knowledge gathered over many years and lessons learned will be beneficial to a wide audience.

John Seigner – Housing Specialist, The Sinneave Family Foundation
For over 10 years, John has helped many adults and their families find affordable and supported housing. John will share examples of the lessons learned through working with autistic adults, affordable housing providers, and support agencies.

 

This presentation is offered in partnership with Aide Canada and hosted on their platform.

Click here to access the recording on the AIDE Canada website.

 

About AIDE Canada

The Autism and/or Intellectual Disability Knowledge Exchange Network (AIDE Canada) is a tool to connect members of our community to the information and resources that they need. They deliver credible, reliable, and evidence-informed resources in an unbiased and accessible way. For more information about AIDE Canada, visit their website by clicking the words, AIDE CANADA.

Details

Date:
November 22, 2022
Time:
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
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Organizer

AIDE Canada and Sinneave
Email
info@sinneavefoundation.org

Venue

AIDE Canada Platform AND In-person at The Ability Hub
3820 24th Avenue NW
Calgary, Alberta T2B 2X9 Canada
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