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Financial Security and Abuse Prevention Webinar
November 7 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Financial abuse can take many forms. Persons with cognitive or other functional disabilities can be especially vulnerable to financial abuse. This online webinar aims to inform persons with cognitive disabilities and their caregivers about financial abuse so that it can be stopped or prevented. You will also learn the signs of financial abuse, understand your rights, and know what steps you can take for protection and support.
Join AIDE Canada and The Sinneave Family Foundation for an important and empowering session on recognizing and preventing financial abuse. In addition to the presentation, the presenter will share free and available financial abuse videos, as well as two published guides on the topic for people with cognitive disabilities and their caregivers.
Friday, November 7, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Online via AIDE Canada
Please RSVP for this webinar by clicking on the button that says, “RSVP” to let the organizers know, and for you to receive the online webinar link.
About the Presenter:
Dr. Golnaz Ghaderi is a psychologist working at a private practice in Ottawa. Her doctoral research focused on the knowledge and perspectives of persons with intellectual disabilities and their support providers regarding financial abuse. Dr. Ghaderi has been involved in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities for several years. With her research, she aimed to raise awareness and inform prevention strategies for financial abuse among persons with intellectual disabilities.
If you have questions, please reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.
