Sinneave Foundation

Get to know us! Virtual Information Session
2025-10-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Edmonton) | Online via Sinneave Connects
Are you interested in the programs and services The Sinneave Family Foundation (Sinneave) has to offer? Are you or your child Autistic or neurodivergent and age 15 or older? This presentation is for you!

Join us for a 60-minute virtual information session and Q & A and get to know all about us!

We will talk more about who we are and how we can support Autistic or neurodivergent youth and adults with the major life transitions they are facing. Some of these life transitions are:

Graduating high school and going to university

Getting a job

Moving out and living independently

And more!

Our Learning & Connection team, who deliver our Information & Navigation service, will take you through all the ways we support our community and answer any questions you may have at the end.

This session is ideal for Autistic or neurodivergent individuals, their support networks, such as parents, caregivers and guardians, as well as local service providers and professionals who may be seeking more information about our programs and services in the Calgary area and beyond.

Thursday, October 16, 202510:00 – 11:00 amOnline via Sinneave Connects

This virtual session takes place on Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub. If you already have an account, just log-in as usual. If you need an account, it’s free and easy to set up. Click the button that says, “Sinneave Connects” and follow the instructions:

Create a user name

Create a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy)

Select “Register”

Choose the Get to know us! Virtual Information Session – October 16, 2025″ session to register for the session and to access the virtual link.

Sinneave Connects

If you need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out by emailing info@sinneavefoundation.org or call us at 403 210-5000. We hope to see you there!

Your Time, Your Way
2025-10-16 17:00 - 19:30 | The Ability Hub, Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B-2X9, Canada
Many individuals can benefit from what is often referred to as a “third space”—a place separate from home or work or school where there is no obligation to spend money on food or beverages. So we’re opening our doors to members of our community.

We invite you to drop in and use our space to help you unwind or recharge—with no pressure to engage in structured activities. We have several rooms and spaces available–a quiet lounge, computer desks, hang out sofas–you choose. It’s your time to use your way.

Our space provides flexible seating options, focus tools, and adjustable lighting options as we strive to make our space more welcoming and inclusive to those who wish to spend time in it.

Our drop-in hours are 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Here are some suggestions of things you may like to do, but this is not an exhaustive list:

Socializing: Chat with others, make new connections, or catch up with friends

Using Computers: Access the internet, complete personal tasks, or explore hobbies online. Use our computers and wifi or bring your own device and connect via our network

Relaxing: Sit quietly, read, listen to music with headphones, or just enjoy the calm space

Independent Work: Bring personal projects, homework or studying you may need to do, or use the time to focus on tasks

Unstructured Activities: puzzles, sketching, journaling, or engaging in other personal hobbies

Exploring Resources: Learn about other programs, events, or services Sinneave offers

Simply Being: Spend time in the space without any specific activity, just enjoying the presence of others without any expectations to engage

To ensure a welcoming and safe space for all users, please read over the Rules of the Space before you arrive:

Check-In is Required: Everyone signs in upon arrival

No Alcohol or Drugs: This is a substance-free space for everyone’s safety and comfort

Respectful Content and Behavior: No engagement with explicit content and all interactions should be respectful

Noise Levels: Keep volume moderate to accommodate diverse activities

No formal supervision provided: Attend and engage independently

PROVE: Business Planning and Problem-Solving Workshop
2025-10-16 18:00 - 19:30 | The Ability Hub, Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B-2X9, Canada
No business plan? No problem. Join us for our second neuroinclusive entrepreneurship workshop, PROVE: Business Planning and Problem-Solving, which will teach you how to structure your venture with a business plan that actually works for your brain.

Whether you are just starting to develop a business idea or expanding your venture, this workshop gives you direction. You will have an opportunity to collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs, receive one-on-one support, and guided reflection to make your business plan structured and reliable.

Thursday, October 16, 20256:00 – 7:30 PMIn-person at The Ability Hub (3820 24 Ave NW)

Interested in attending the final neuroinclusive entrepreneurship workshop? Join us for our final workshop, SPEAK, where we will pitch our ideas with confidence, learn how to move from information to persuasion, and show off our business ventures.

This workshop is free and registration is required via Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub. When you click the button that says, “Sinneave Connects” you will be directed to the log-in page. If you already have an account, just log in as usual.

If you don’t have an account, it’s free and easy to set up:

Create a user name

Create a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy)

Select “Register”

Choose the PROVE: Business Planning and Problem-Solving Workshop – Registration event and follow the instructions.

Sinneave Connects

If you have any questions or require assistance, please reach out to us at info@sinneavefoundation.org or call our office at 403 210-5000. We’re here to help!

About the Presenter

Raiyana Shams is the developer and facilitator of the Neuroinclusive Entrepreneurship Workshop Series with The Sinneave Family Foundation. She has designed and led neuroinclusive entrepreneurship programming on campus and collaborates with community partners to make business education more accessible.
