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SUMMARY:Navigating Bullying and Neurodivergence Series
DESCRIPTION:This workshop series is for Autistic and neurodivergent individuals who want to build practical skills to understand\, respond to\, and help prevent bullying. Together\, we’ll explore why bullying happens\, how to recognize it in different settings (including online and in the workplace)\, and how it uniquely affects neurodivergent people. These interactive sessions offer hands-on activities to practice strategies in a supportive\, inclusive environment. \n\n\n\nPlease note: This is a skill-building series and not a bullying support group\, or a substitute for professional mental health or crisis support.  \n\n\n\nParticipants are strongly encouraged to attend all three in-person sessions for this series which will be held as follows: \n\n\n\nSession 1: Understanding Bullying on November 19. Details are available on this page. \n\n\n\nSession 2: Building Your Skills on November 26. More details are available here. \n\n\n\nSession 3: Putting It into Practice on December 3. More details are available here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 1: Understanding Bullying \n\n\n\nThis session will cover the following topics: \n\n\n\n\nDifferent types and places bullying happens\,\n\n\n\nWhy bullying happens\,\n\n\n\nAutism and bullying\,\n\n\n\nBullying vs. conflict\, harassment\, and discrimination\,\n\n\n\nHow bullying affects people and\,\n\n\n\nPracticing what we’ve learned.\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, November 19\, 20255:00 – 6:30 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300\, 3820 24 Avenue NW) \n\n\n\nIn this workshop series\, participants will gain the skills and knowledge to: \n\n\n\n\nExplain the various reasons why bullying occurs and recognize the different forms and locations of bullying\, including online and in the workplace\,\n\n\n\nIdentify the signs and impact of bullying and describe how Autism and bullying are connected\,\n\n\n\nDifferentiate between bullying\, normal conflict\, and diagnosis-based discrimination\,\n\n\n\nReflect on their own actions for signs of bullying behaviour\,\n\n\n\nSupport someone else who is being bullied and try a variety of strategies to reduce the impact of bullying\,\n\n\n\nDevelop strategies to address and react to a bullying situation and help prevent future bullying and\,\n\n\n\nBe aware of supports for emotional coping and healing\, and resources for legal/logistical support.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n** Space in these sessions are limited\, and advance registration is required through Sinneave Connects\, our online learning hub. ** \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend and Sinneave Connects is free\, but you need to register for an account to use it. \n\n\n\nIf you already have a Sinneave Connects account\, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet\, it’s easy! Click the button that says\, “Sinneave Connects” to access the hub and follow these steps: \n\n\n\n\nCreate a user name\n\n\n\nCreate a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy!)\n\n\n\nSelect “Register”\n\n\n\nChoose the Navigating Bullying and Neurodivergence Series – Registration event\n\n\n\nClick on the\, “Enroll” button\, and then press Confirm. You will be registered for all three sessions in this series. Don’t forget to mark your calendar and attend them all!\n\n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters: \n\n\n\nTracie Czerkawski is a Learning Strategist at The Sinneave Family Foundation. She has 15+ years of professional experience in education and human services\, and a lifetime of lived neurodivergent experience. Tracie aims to create friendly and inclusive learning opportunities where participants feel a sense of belonging. \n\n\n\nMason Jaffray is an Autistic Self-Advocate\, currently working as a Program Facilitator at The Sinneave Family Foundation. Mason has taught many of Sinneave’s Skills Groups\, such as Acceptance and Commitment Training and Executive Functioning\, and finds the skills and ideas in the groups indispensable in his daily life. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions\, please reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call us (403) 210-5000. We’re here to help.
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LOCATION:The Ability Hub\, Suite #300\, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3B-2X9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Your Time\, Your Way
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nOur 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. \n\n\n\nOur drop-in hours are 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHere are some suggestions of things you may like to do\, but this is not an exhaustive list: \n\n\n\n\nSocializing: Chat with others\, make new connections\, or catch up with friends\n\n\n\nUsing 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\n\n\n\nRelaxing: Sit quietly\, read\, listen to music with headphones\, or just enjoy the calm space\n\n\n\nIndependent Work: Bring personal projects\, homework or studying you may need to do\, or use the time to focus on tasks\n\n\n\nUnstructured Activities: puzzles\, sketching\, journaling\, or engaging in other personal hobbies\n\n\n\nExploring Resources: Learn about other programs\, events\, or services Sinneave offers\n\n\n\nSimply Being: Spend time in the space without any specific activity\, just enjoying the presence of others without any expectations to engage\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo ensure a welcoming and safe space for all users\, please read over the Rules of the Space before you arrive: \n\n\n\n\nCheck-In is Required: Everyone signs in upon arrival\n\n\n\nNo Alcohol or Drugs: This is a substance-free space for everyone’s safety and comfort\n\n\n\nRespectful Content and Behavior: No engagement with explicit content and all interactions should be respectful\n\n\n\nNoise Levels: Keep volume moderate to accommodate diverse activities\n\n\n\nNo formal supervision provided: Attend and engage independently
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/your-time-your-way-10/2025-11-19/
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SUMMARY:Building Your Toolbox and Supporting the Transition to Employment: Ask and Advocate for Your Needs
DESCRIPTION:As parents\, guardians\, and caregivers; you play an important part in the successful transition of a young adult into the workforce.  \n\n\n\nSession: Ask and Advocate for Your Needs  \n\n\n\nThis in-person session is focused on supporting your young adult to advocate for their needs. You will learn how to identify their support needs\, and brainstorm potential solutions they can share with their employer. You will learn how to create a Needs Communication Plan with your young adult so they have a clear idea of what they need to address when they are talking to an employer. You will also learn how to recognize your own needs in your journey to supporting your young adult through their transition into employment. \n\n\n\nIn this in-person session\, you will learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nHelp your young adult identify workplace support needs\,\n\n\n\nHelp your young adult to identify strategies and supports that will help address these needs\, and\n\n\n\nHelp your young adult to create a Needs Communication Plan.\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, November 19\, 20256:00 – 7:30 pmIn-person At The Ability Hub (300\, 3820 24 Avenue NW) \n\n\n\nThis series introduces you to The Sinneave Family Foundation’s Family Work Readiness Toolkit (FWRT)\, a practical\, strengths-based resource designed to help youth explore their interests\, skills\, values\, and preferred work environments. You will learn how to use the toolkit to guide supportive conversations\, set goals\, and take meaningful action toward employment success. \n\n\n\nThrough this series\, you will: \n\n\n\n\nBuild confidence in supporting your young adult’s employment journey\,\n\n\n\nLearn how to apply the FWRT at home to break the process into manageable steps\,\n\n\n\nExplore community resources that complement the toolkit\, and\n\n\n\nConnect with other parents and guardians navigating similar experiences.\n\n\n\n\nBy the end of the series\, you will have a stronger understanding of how to support your young adult’s transition into the workforce with practical tools\, shared insight\, and a clear starting point. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n** Space in this session is limited\, and advance registration is required through Sinneave Connects\, our online learning hub. If there are no spots available\, you can sign up to be placed on a waiting list and a member of our team will reach out to you if spots open up.** \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend and Sinneave Connects is free\, but you need to register for an account to use it. \n\n\n\nIf you already have a Sinneave Connects account\, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet\, it’s easy! Click the button that says\, “Sinneave Connects” to access the hub and follow these steps: \n\n\n\n\nCreate a user name\n\n\n\nCreate a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy!)\n\n\n\nSelect “Register”\n\n\n\nChoose the Building Your Toolbox and Supporting the Transition to Employment: Ask and Advocate for Your Needs – November 19\, 2025 session.\n\n\n\nClick on the\, “Choose session” button\, and then press Confirm.\n\n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: \n\n\n\nStéphanie Chapman is a Bilingual Online Program Facilitator for the EmploymentWorks program. She has 15+ years of professional experience in the fields of education and disability across the lifespan\, and personally as a caregiver. Stéphanie is dedicated to creating inclusive spaces for families of all shapes and sizes to learn and grow together. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions\, please reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call us 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.
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