Sinneave Foundation

Your Time, Your Way
2026-02-17 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Edmonton) | 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.

On Tuesday, February 17, we’re hosting a special activity during the Your Time, Your Way time. Participants can drop-in between 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to engage in a, “Valentine’s Day Movie Trivia Night” where you will have the opportunity to share your love and passion for movies!

Participants can join the fun as we engage in a Kahoot game to test your knowledge about movies. Participants are encouraged to arrive at 5:00 p.m. so you can be placed in a team to play the game. From 5:00 to 6:00 p.m, we will be playing the Trivia Game, followed by popcorn and Valentine’s Day treats along with other activities such as board games, origami, and coloring.

Please note if you will be participating in the Movie Trivia game, please bring a mobile device or tablet with you and download the Kahoot app, so you will be ready to join the fun promptly at 5:00 p.m.

Here are some suggestions of things you may like to do, if you will not be participating in the Valentine’s Day Movie Trivia Night, please note 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

Social Communication Workshop: Handling Disagreements
2026-02-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Online via Sinneave Connects
Do you find it difficult to communicate when someone disagrees with you? In this workshop, we will talk about conflict and share tips to help you keep your cool when you are in the middle of a disagreement, as well as provide strategies to help you work through it.

In this session, you will have the opportunity to:

Discuss the impact that disagreements can have on communication

Discuss how arguments may affect how others perceive you (e.g., your reputation)

Identify strategies to assist in resolving disagreements

Practice what you have learned through roleplay

Tuesday, February 175:30 – 7:00 pmOnline via Sinneave Connects There is no cost to attend

This workshop is designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. Participants will be provided with information, tips, and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations.

If you register in advance you’ll be notified of any last minute changes to the schedule.

This workshop is virtual, via Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub. If you already have a Connects account, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet, it’s free and easy! Click the button that says “Sinneave Connects” to access the hub and follow the instructions on the log-in screen.

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

Create a user name

Select “Register”

Select the “Social Communication Workshop: Handling Disagreements – February 17, 2026” course and enroll.

Sinneave Connects

About the Presenter:

Yonatan Tesfagiorgis is a Life Skills Coach at The Sinneave Family Foundation and has been working with neurodivergent and Autistic individuals for over 8 years. He strives to offer skill building strategies using a neuro affirming framework and provides an inclusive space for all individuals.

If you have questions, reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.

Your Time, Your Way
2026-02-18 17:00 - 19:30, 2026-02-19 17:00 - 19:30, 2026-02-24 17:00 - 19:30, 2026-02-25 17:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-03 17:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-04 17:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-05 17:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-10 17:00 - 19:30 and 2 more dates | 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

Living the Good Life: A peer-led space for newly identified Autistic adults
2026-02-18 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-04 18:00 - 19:30 | The Ability Hub, Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B-2X9, Canada
What now? Discovering autism later in life can be both liberating and disorienting. Many Autistic adults describe feeling “between worlds” no longer fitting the old stories they were told about themselves, yet still uncertain how to embrace a new way forward. Living The Good Life offers held space to share this journey with others who “get it”, so you don’t have to navigate it alone, while exploring new possibilities for identity, connection, and meaning.

This peer-facilitated drop-in group is for adults who are newly diagnosed, late-identified, or newly aware/self-diagnosed Autistic, and who are navigating the early stages of understanding what that means. Together, we explore what it means to “be Autistic” through storytelling, connection, reflection, and lived experience.

At its heart, this series is about beginning again from the other side of this liminal space. It isn’t about arriving at a fixed destination but stepping into an ongoing process of your becoming. Discovering, learning, and shaping your own path.

Wednesdays, January 21, February 4, February 18, March 4, 20266:00 – 7:30 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Avenue NW)

This is not a therapy group. It is a space for mutual support, co-regulation, and honest, non-performative conversation. Everyone enters as an equal. Not as experts (including the facilitator) but as people, uncovering something we’ve always been.

Led by an Autistic facilitator(s) who are walking this road themselves, each session offers space to unmask, grieve, reframe, and slowly rebuild. Together, we’ll witness and support one another as we navigate loss, joy, hope, and the beginnings of a new relationship with ourselves, on our own terms.

Please note: This space is exclusively for people who identify as Autistic and are in the early stages of that discovery. It is not intended for allies, parents, professionals, or those who are curious but do not personally identify. This boundary ensures participants can share openly without explanation or justification.

The purpose of this group is to provide a supportive, non-clinical peer-led space for Autistic adults who are newly, late, or self-identified, to begin exploring what it means to live authentically for themselves after diagnosis.

In this pilot series, participants will:

Engage with their feelings and reactions openly, recognizing that all emotions are valid (and can be “ACT’d” on) and important to their journey.

Build trust in themselves again, their instincts, and their experiences as they navigate new understandings of identity.

Explore life as an ongoing process, focusing on growth, self-discovery, and meaningful connection rather than fixed outcomes (or this is the “right way to…”), that they may have been stuck in.

Witness and be witnessed (Leave grounded) by peers, fostering a sense of belonging, validation, and mutual support; Triaged support so people don’t have to do it alone.

Begin cultivating a more authentic relationship with themselves, learning to move toward a personally meaningful version of their “the good life.”

**You can drop-in to any or all of the sessions, there is no cost to attend. **

About the Presenter:

Ryan Elkanah is a late-diagnosed AuDHD adult with lived experience navigating identity, masking, mental health, burnout, and loss, as well as reclaiming agency. They bring a neuro-affirming, values-driven, strength-based, and trauma-informed lens to peer support, grounded in experience as an Autistic self-advocate and facilitator at Sinneave.

With backgrounds in community development and youth work, Ryan creates and holds spaces for authentic connection, reflection, and witnessing. A lifelong learner, they are passionate about supporting those who have been misunderstood, marginalized, or overlooked, helping participants explore their own paths toward living authentically and embracing the ongoing process of self-discovery.

If you have questions, reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call (403) 210-5000. We’re here to help.

Goal Setting Workshop: Creating a Blueprint for Your Life
2026-02-18 18:15 - 19:45 | The Ability Hub, Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B-2X9, Canada
Learn how to create meaningful and realistic goals and then take action to achieve them – one at a time.

In this fun and interactive session, participants will learn about the importance of values and how they inform our life goals. We will also learn about SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals and how to determine what yours might be.

Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in a values and a goal-setting exercise to practice these skills. There is no cost to attend this session.

Wednesday, February 186:15 pm – 7:45 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Avenue NW)

P.S. Consider attending the Visioning workshop on February 25, as this workshop is a great way to follow up, helping you take practical and realistic steps towards making your vision for your life a reality.

About the Presenter:

Cedric Nicholson is a certified professional life coach with over 20+ years of experience mentoring, coaching, and supporting individuals in the developmental disability field. He is a dedicated Life Coach with The Sinneave Family Foundation. Cedric is passionate about empowering others to set meaningful goals, create effective plans, and take purposeful steps toward personal growth and self-improvement.

If you have questions, reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403-210-5000. We’re here to help.

The Housing Continuum Series: Supportive Housing
2026-02-23 18:30 - 19:15 | Online via Sinneave Connects
The Housing Continuum Series is a 7-part virtual learning series offered in 2026. The housing continuum is the range of housing types typically available in a community. It represents an assortment of housing options and types, each critically important for different people at different times.

The third session will focus on supportive housing. Participants attending these sessions will strengthen their knowledge of the housing options in their community and understand how each part of the housing continuum works. They will also increase their understanding of how different types of housing can be welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for Autistic and neurodivergent people.

Monday, February 236:30 – 7:15 p.m.Online via Sinneave Connects

This series will walk participants through each part of the housing continuum and provide real examples within Calgary. The sessions are designed to help people build their understanding of how housing works, what options exist, and how different housing environments can support Autistic and neurodivergent adults to live well in their communities.

There is no cost to attend these sessions and you can attend them all, or just the ones that seem interesting to you.

** Advance registration is required through Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub. **

Sinneave Connects is free, but you need to register for an account to use it.

If 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:

Create a user name

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

Select “Register”

Choose “The Housing Continuum Series: Supportive Housing” event

Click on the, “Enroll” button, and then press Confirm. Don’t forget to mark your calendar and attend!

Sinneave Connects

About the Presenter:

Amy Tatterton is the Director of Learning and Connection at The Sinneave Family Foundation. Amy has a degree in Disability Studies and a Master of Education in Educational Research. She has worked in the disability services sector for over 15 years is passionate about systems-level changes that promote more neuroinclusive communities.

If you have questions, reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403-210-5000. We’re here to help.

Social Communication Workshop: Neurodivergent and Neurotypical Communication
2026-02-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Online via Sinneave Connects
Do you know communication can vastly differ between neurodivergent and neurotypical people?

In this session, participants will gain the skills and knowledge to:

Describe how communication can differ between neurodivergent and neurotypical people

Recognize how communication across neurotypes is a form of cross-cultural communication

Identify their own authentic communication preferences and needs

Evaluate the benefits and challenges of using authentic communication in different settings

Practice expressing or requesting their communication preferences and needs

Tuesday, February 245:30 – 7:00 pmOnline via Sinneave Connects There is no cost to attend

This workshop is designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. Participants will be provided with information, tips, and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations.

If you register in advance you’ll be notified of any last minute changes to the schedule.

This workshop is virtual, via Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub. If you already have a Connects account, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet, it’s free and easy! Click the button that says “Sinneave Connects” to access the hub and follow the instructions on the log-in screen.

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

Create a user name

Select “Register”

Select the “Social Communication Workshop: Neurodivergent and Neurotypical Communication – February 24, 2026” course and enroll.

Sinneave Connects

About the Presenter:

Yonatan Tesfagiorgis is a Life Skills Coach at The Sinneave Family Foundation and has been working with neurodivergent and Autistic individuals for over 8 years. He strives to offer skill building strategies using a neuro affirming framework and provides an inclusive space for all individuals.

If you have questions, reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.

The Employment Classroom: Understanding disclosure, accommodations, and self-advocacy
2026-02-25 10:00 - 12:00 | The Ability Hub, Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B-2X9, Canada
Are you interested in learning more about all the stages of the employment journey and the steps you can take to lead you on a path to success? We are offering a series of workshops that cover many topics related to finding a job, keeping a job, and thriving in the workplace.

In our next workshop, participants will learn about the pros and cons of disclosing, as well as how to ask for accommodations.

Specifically, you will:

Learn about disability disclosure on the job

Gain tips on how to request a reasonable accommodation

Explore other information related to how to effectively self-advocate in the workplace

Wednesday, February 2510:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Avenue NW)

The workshop combines classroom instruction and time to practice what you’ve learned with support from the facilitators, if needed. Attendees to these workshops must be able to participate independently.

Please note: These classes are limited to 12 attendees. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Register quickly to avoid disappointment. Thank you for your understanding.

To Register:

If 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 learning hub and follow these steps:

Pick a username

Pick a password

Choose The Employment Classroom: Understanding disclosure, accommodations, and self-advocacy – Registration workshop and click on the enroll button

Sinneave Connects

About our Facilitators:

Ryan Elkanah and Sherry Taylor, members of the Sinneave employment team, are committed to empowering Autistic and neurodivergent individuals on their journeys towards meaningful employment and career success.

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

Visioning Workshop: Creating a Blueprint for Your Life
2026-02-25 18:15 - 19:45 | The Ability Hub, Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B-2X9, Canada
In this fun and interactive session, we’ll discuss the importance of visualization and how it helps to create a positive self-image. Participants will learn about the power of thought and imagination and how increased confidence can help you take reasonable action steps towards making the vision and goals for your life a reality.

Attendees will have the opportunity to create their own vision boards to take home. There is no cost to attend this session and all supplies will be provided.

Wednesday, February 256:15 pm – 7:45 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Avenue NW)

Vision boards are tactile and visual tools to help you visualize and set goals around your education, career, family, relationships, and more. The images you choose can help you better envision what you’d like your life to look like.

Creating a vision board can help you figure out what’s important to you, which can help to inform your future steps. Displaying your vision board in a place where you regularly see it can be a great reminder of those things in your daily life.

About the Presenter:

Cedric Nicholson is a certified professional life coach with over 20+ years of experience mentoring, coaching, and supporting individuals in the developmental disability field. He is a dedicated Life Coach with The Sinneave Family Foundation. Cedric is passionate about empowering others to set meaningful goals, create effective plans, and take purposeful steps toward personal growth and self-improvement.

If you have questions, reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.

Your Time, Your Way + Neurocurious Club
2026-02-26 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.

Tonight, we’re excited to host University of Calgary’s (U of C) Neurocurious Club for a special “Snack and Chat” event. Learn about neuroaffirming research in a way that makes sense with researchers from U of C’s Wonderlab.

They’ll bust common myths, chat about what research does (and doesn’t) tell us, and share ways you can shape future research projects. If you don’t want to participate in Snack and Chat, our flexible space is still open for you to use.

Our drop-in hours are 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. The Snack and Chat event will start at 6:00 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

Transition to Post-secondary Education for Students Experiencing Disabilities
2026-02-28 13:00 - 15:00 | St. Mary’s University McGivney Hall, 14550 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB, Canada
Are you a mature adult considering further education or is your high school teen thinking about attending college or university?

The Post-secondary Accessibility and Disability Resource Association of Alberta (PADRA) is hosting their annual information event where you will have the opportunity to obtain information about accessing academic accommodations in the post-secondary environment. Furthermore, you will have a chance to find out about various disability resources, financial supports, and academic accommodations available at the various post-secondary institutions in Alberta. There will be presentations, an interactive student panel, and a resource fair.

Present will be the Alberta University of the Arts, Ambrose University, Athabasca University, Bow Valley College, Mount Royal University, Old College, SAIT, St. Mary’s University, University of Calgary and community organizations that support students.

Saturday, February 281 p.m. – 3 p.m.In-person at St. Mary’s University McGivney Hall Room M100 (14550 Bannister Road, SE, Calgary)

Please register for this event by clicking on the button that says, “Register” to let the organizers know.

Register

Even if you are considering attending a post-secondary outside of Alberta, this is a great event for exploring the range of accessibility and accommodations generally available throughout Canada. This event is for prospective students, parents, teachers, guidance counsellors, and anyone in a support role.

If you have questions, reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403-210-5000. We’re here to help.

Social Communication Workshop: Strategies for Entering Conversations & Finding Common Interests
2026-03-03 18:00 - 19:30 | The Ability Hub, Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B-2X9, Canada
Starting a conversation with someone new or joining in a conversation that is already underway can be difficult. In this workshop, we will learn and practice a few strategies to help you enter into conversations more confidently.

In this workshop, you will gain the skills and knowledge to:

Feel more comfortable and confident in your communication skills

Explain what is required for good conversation

Identify ways to find a good conversation partner and show you’re interested in talking

Practice strategies for starting and continuing conversations

Prepare a list of future conversation topics

Practice troubleshooting communication experiences

Tuesday, March 36:00 – 7:30 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW)There is no cost to attend this drop-in workshop

This workshop is designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. Participants will be provided with information, tips, and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations.

About the Presenter:

Yonatan Tesfagiorgis is a Life Skills Coach at The Sinneave Family Foundation and has been working with neurodivergent and Autistic individuals for over 8 years. He strives to offer skill building strategies using a neuro affirming framework and aspires to provide an inclusive space for all individuals.

If you have questions, reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.

The Housing Continuum Series: Community Housing
2026-03-09 18:30 - 19:15 | Online via Sinneave Connects
The Housing Continuum Series is a 7-part virtual learning series offered in 2026. The housing continuum is the range of housing types typically available in a community. It represents an assortment of housing options and types, each critically important for different people at different times.

The fourth session will focus on community housing. Participants attending these sessions will strengthen their knowledge of the housing options in their community and understand how each part of the housing continuum works. They will also increase their understanding of how different types of housing can be welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for Autistic and neurodivergent people.

Monday, March 96:30 – 7:15 p.m.Online via Sinneave Connects

This series will walk participants through each part of the housing continuum and provide real examples within Calgary. The sessions are designed to help people build their understanding of how housing works, what options exist, and how different housing environments can support Autistic and neurodivergent adults to live well in their communities.

There is no cost to attend these sessions and you can attend them all, or just the ones that seem interesting to you.

** Advance registration is required through Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub. **

Sinneave Connects is free, but you need to register for an account to use it.

If 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:

Create a user name

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

Select “Register”

Choose “The Housing Continuum Series: Community Housing” event

Click on the, “Enroll” button, and then press Confirm. Don’t forget to mark your calendar and attend!

Sinneave Connects

About the Presenter:

Amy Tatterton is the Director of Learning and Connection at The Sinneave Family Foundation. Amy has a degree in Disability Studies and a Master of Education in Educational Research. She has worked in the disability services sector for over 15 years is passionate about systems-level changes that promote more neuroinclusive communities.

If you have questions, reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403-210-5000. We’re here to help.

Social Communication Workshop: Strategies for Exiting Conversations
2026-03-10 18:00 - 19:30 | The Ability Hub, Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B-2X9, Canada
How do you end or leave a conversation when it’s time to go? In this workshop, we’ll talk about strategies you can learn and practice to help you leave a conversation or end a conversation in tactful ways whether in a one-on-one conversation or a group.

In this workshop, you will gain the skills and knowledge to:

Discuss strategies for exiting conversations

Recognize disinterest in communication

Manage rejection and move forward

Set the stage for future engagements

Tuesday, March 106:00 – 7:30 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW)There is no cost to attend this drop-in workshop

This workshop is designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. Participants will be provided with information, tips, and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations.

About the Presenter:

Yonatan Tesfagiorgis is a Life Skills Coach at The Sinneave Family Foundation and has been working with neurodivergent and Autistic individuals for over 8 years. He strives to offer skill building strategies using a neuro affirming framework and aspires to provide an inclusive space for all individuals.

If you have questions, reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403-210-5000. We’re here to help.

The Employment Classroom: Understanding Your Pay and Simple Budgeting
2026-03-11 10:00 - 12:00 | The Ability Hub, Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B-2X9, Canada
Are you interested in learning more about all the stages of the employment journey and the steps you can take to lead you on a path to success? We offer a series of workshops that cover many topics related to finding a job, keeping a job, and thriving in the workplace.

In our next Employment Classroom, participants will learn all about paycheques, how to plan a budget, and how to avoid scams.

Attendees will learn:

The skills to manage your personal income, expenses and budget

The basic tools that people need in their financial toolkit

The difference between needs and wants when it comes to your personal finances

To identify gross income from sources and deductions

To adjust a personal budget to allow you to achieve a simple goal

Wednesday, March 1110:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Avenue NW)

This workshop combines classroom instruction and time to practice what you’ve learned with support from the facilitators, if needed. Attendees to these workshops must be able to participate independently.

Please note: These classes are limited to 12 attendees. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Register quickly to avoid disappointment.

To Register:

If 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 learning hub and follow these steps:

Pick a username

Pick a password

Choose The Employment Classroom: Understanding Pay and Simple Budgeting workshop and click on the enroll button

Sinneave Connects

About our Facilitators:

Ryan Elkanah and Sherry Taylor, members of the Sinneave employment team, are committed to empowering Autistic and neurodivergent individuals on their journeys towards meaningful employment and career success.

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

Transit Ready: Travel Training and Safety on Transit
2026-03-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Alberta
Discover how to travel confidently and safely on Calgary Transit!

In this interactive session with Calgary Transit Access Travel Trainers and Peace Officers, you’ll learn what Travel Training is and how it helps riders navigate buses and CTrains with independence and ease.

Whether you’re new to Calgary Transit or looking to build your confidence, this session is designed to empower you with the skills and knowledge you need to travel the city safely.

By the end of this activity, participants will be able to:

Understand what Travel Training is and how it supports safe, independent use of Calgary Transit

Identify key transit safety practices, including how to stay safe on buses, CTrains, and at transit stops

Learn basic transit skills, such as boarding a bus, recognizing priority seating, and understanding transit signage

Build confidence in navigating Calgary Transit, including planning routes and knowing what to do in unexpected situations

Wednesday, March 111:00 – 2:00 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW)

There is no cost to attend this session, however, space is limited and registration is required via Sinneave Connects.

If you already have a Sinneave Connects account, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet, click the button that says, “Sinneave Connects”and follow these steps:

Create a user name

Create a password

Select “Register”

Choose “Transit Ready: Travel Training and Safety on Transit – March 11”

Click on the, “Choose session” button, and then press Confirm.

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If you have questions, please reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.

Building Your Toolbox for Caregivers: Aligning Expectations for Employment
2026-03-11 18:00 - 19:30 | The Ability Hub, Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B-2X9, Canada
We all have expectations around what the transition to employment will look like for our young adult, but what happens when our expectations do not align with theirs?

In this strengths-based workshop we will discuss tools and strategies to improve shared-communication between caregiver and young adult throughout their transition to employment. These skills will help to align expectations and create space to support all parties through this transition.

Please note: caregivers do not need to be parents in order to attend this workshop. Caregivers can be legal guardians, supportive roommates, natural supports, or family members.

Participants will gain the knowledge and skills to:

Recognize the factors that impact communication between caregivers and young adults

Use strengths-based tools to support their young adult in the “preparing for work” phase

Model and implement strategies and routines that support shared growth and understanding

Reflect on expectations and needs regarding the transition process

Wednesday, March 116:00 – 7:30 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Avenue NW)

Space in this session is limited, and registration is required through Sinneave Connects. If there are no spots available, you will be placed on a waiting list and a member of our team will reach out to you if one opens up.

If you already have a Sinneave Connects account, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet, click the button that says, “Sinneave Connects” to access the hub and follow these steps:

Create a user name

Create a password

Select “Register”

Choose the Building Your Toolbox for Caregivers: Aligning Expectations for Employment – March 11, 2026

Click on the “Choose session” button, and then press Confirm.

Sinneave Connects

This workshop complements The Sinneave Family Foundation’s Family Work Readiness Toolkit (FWRT), a practical, strengths-based resource designed to equip caregivers in supporting youth as they explore their interests, skills, values, and preferred work environments. Look for it on Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub.

About the Presenter:

Stéphanie 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.

If you have questions, reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403-210-5000. We’re here to help.

Navigating Healthcare: From Planning to Follow-Up
2026-03-12 18:45 - 19:45 | Online via Sinneave Connects
Navigating the healthcare system can often feel overwhelming–from knowing which provider to see, to preparing for appointments, asking the right questions, and managing follow-up care.

To support individuals in these everyday situations, we have developed four micro-eLearning modules, which are available on Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub:

Figure Out Who to See,

Plan for Your Next Health Appointment,

Communicate Effectively During Appointments, and

Take Charge of Follow-Up Care.

In this 60-minute session, participants will be introduced to each module to learn how these resources can support them in different stages of the healthcare journey, and how to access them for ongoing use.

Thursday, March 126:45– 7:45p.m.Online via Sinneave Connects

There is no cost to attend this session. Sinneave Connects is free, but you need to register for an account to use it.

If 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” and follow these steps:

Create a user name

Create a password

Select “Register”

Choose Navigating Healthcare: From Planning to Follow-Up – March 12

Click on the, “Choose session” button, and then press Confirm.

Sinneave Connects

About the Presenter:

Alexandra (Ali) Skeet is a Learning and Connection Associate at The Sinneave Family Foundation. She delivers the Information and Navigation service where she has the pleasure to meet with Autistic and neurodivergent individuals one-on-one to provide consistent, person-centred information, and navigate individuals to Sinneave programs and services and community-based resources. Ali has more than a decade of experience in the mental health field and has a passion for person-centred care and intersectional inclusivity.

If you have questions, please reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.

Your Time, Your Way - Crafting Meet-up
2026-03-17 17:00 - 19:30 | The Ability Hub, Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B-2X9, Canada
Many individuals benefit from what is referred to as a “third space”—a place separate from home, work, or school where there is no obligation to spend money on food or beverages. To that end, our doors are open every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evening for members of our community to use our space.

Drop-in to work or play, rest and 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.

On Tuesday, March 17, we’re hosting a special activity during Your Time, Your Way. Participants can drop-in between 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. for a crafting meet-up.

This promises to be the perfect blend of creativity and community. Spend the evening crafting, chatting, and sharing ideas in a laid-back environment. No experience needed, just a willingness to create and connect. All skill levels are welcome.

Participants can bring their own craft and supplies, however, materials will be provided for people who want to try something new, like origami, painting, key chain and bracelet making and adult colouring.

If you don’t want to participate in the craft meet-up, you are still welcome to use the space; here’s a not-exhaustive list of things you can do:

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

Social Communication Workshop: Communication and Miscommunication
2026-03-17 17:30 - 19:00 | The Ability Hub, Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B-2X9, Canada
Communication can feel effortless one moment and confusing or frustrating the next. Many different factors can make conversations run smoothly (or lead to misunderstandings).

In this workshop, participants will learn why miscommunication happens and feel more confident navigating it. We’ll explore topics like:

What is really happening when we communicate

Common reasons for miscommunication

How to anticipate and prevent misunderstandings

How to address and repair miscommunication when it happens

Tuesday, March 175:30 – 7:00 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW)There is no cost to attend this drop-in workshop.

Our Social Communication workshops are designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. Participants will be provided with information, tips, and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations.

Advance registration is not required, however, if you want to sign up, our team can contact you in the event of any last minute changes or cancellations. Click the button that says “Sinneave Connects” to enroll in the course.

If you have not created a Sinneave Connects account yet, you will need to do that. Just follow the prompts on the sign-in page.

Sinneave Connects

About the Presenter:Yonatan Tesfagiorgis is a Life Skills Coach at The Sinneave Family Foundation and has been working with neurodivergent and Autistic individuals for more than 8 years. He offers skill-building strategies using a neuro-affirming framework and provides an inclusive space for all individuals.

If you have questions, reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.
