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SUMMARY:Creating Inclusivity for Autistic & Neurodivergent Individuals: 6 Key Principles to Inform Action
DESCRIPTION:Are you or someone you know neurodivergent?  \nAre you interested in creating a more inclusive community for everyone?  \nIf so\, this is the presentation for you! \nJoin us for a virtual Lunch & Learn Thursday\, March 14th from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. \nWe will start with a brief introduction of who we are and then dive into the 6 Principles that are instrumental in creating environments where everyone can thrive. \nThese 6 Principles – Communication\, Environment\, Structure\, Flexibility\, Emotion and Connection – are informed by and created collaboratively with Autistics themselves. We’ll go over each one\, from tackling communication breakdowns to adding structure for success. And guess what? These Principles are not just for neurodivergent folks; they are for anyone aiming to create an inclusive\, welcoming space at work or in their community. Towards the end of the presentation\, we will open the floor to any questions and discussions! We are all about fostering inclusivity\, so let’s create spaces where everyone can shine! \nThere are a few tickets remaining\, so don’t delay. Click the button below that says “6 Principles to Inform Action” to reserve your spot. \n6 Principles to Inform Action  \n  \nAbout The Presenter: \nThe Sinneave Family Foundation is an operating foundation that works with individuals\, communities\, and organizations across Canada to reduce barriers and enhance opportunities in education\, employment\, and housing for Autistic youth and adults. Our vision is that people live\, learn\, work and thrive in their communities and realize their desired futures. We are based out of Calgary and serve all of Alberta. \nAmy Tatterton is the Director of Learning and Connection for the Sinneave Family Foundation. She provides leadership to knowledge exchange activities and community engagement initiatives that help Sinneave fulfill its mission of reducing barriers and enhancing opportunities for autistic youth and adults. Amy holds a Master of Education in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Calgary with a concentration in Educational Research and has specific interest in neurodivergence and cooccurring mental health concerns. Amy is a born and raised Calgarian with personal and professional experience in a variety of environments that support neurodiverse individuals including sport\, post-secondary supports\, pediatric behaviour intervention\, early childhood learning management and now adulthood transition support. When she’s not working\, Amy loves to spend time outside – golfing\, skiing\, camping and hiking!
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/creating-inclusivity-for-autistic-neurodivergent-individuals-6-key-principles-to-inform-action/
LOCATION:Online via Eventbrite
CATEGORIES:Information Session,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn - Autistic Housing: A Framework for Social Health
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual conversation about secure housing and its role as a social determinant of health. \nTuesday\, March 5\, 2024 \n12:00 – 1:00 p.m. \nHosted by Autism Society Alberta’s Family Resource Centres. \nHow does housing security fit into a comprehensive framework of social justice for Autistic people? \nChristopher Whelan\, an Autistic registered social worker\, joins us for a conversation about secure housing and its role as a social determinant of health. This presentation will review the historic and ongoing context of housing insecurity for adult-aged Autistic Albertans\, the resulting impacts on health\, and policy suggestions for fair and equitable access to housing for Autistic Albertans. \nTo reserve your spot for this Lunch & Learn event\, click the button below that says “Autistic Housing: A Framework for Social Health.” \nAutistic Housing: A Framework for Social Health \n  \nAbout the Presenter \nIn 2020\, Christopher Whelan conducted primary research regarding adult-aged Autistic Albertans’ experiences of housing and housing security. The findings of this research\, published by the AIDE Canada network and the Sinneave Foundation\, informed an actionable understanding of the social issues faced by the Autistic community. \nChristopher Whelan has conducted interventions for housing security\, addiction recovery\, and mental wellness in multiple communities within Alberta and across Canada. They obtained a Master’s degree in Social Work in 2022\, and currently perform clinical interventions for people who have lost their homes to climate-related disasters in Atlantic Canada.
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/autistic-housing-a-framework-for-social-health/
LOCATION:Online via Eventbrite
CATEGORIES:Information Session,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Preparing for Independent Living: Virtual Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Autism Housing Network of Alberta (AHNA) have assembled a panel of autistic individuals and parents of autistics to help guide a virtual discussion on Preparing for Independent Living. \nYou’re invited to join in Wednesday\, February 28 at 6:30 p.m. In-person in Edmonton and Calgary or online throughout the rest of the province. \nWhether independent living is your goal or you are simply trying to create an environment to live as independently as possible\, learning from others is key. The more we discuss\, the more we realize that with the path to independent living is within our grasp. \nThe panel will explore and discuss things like: \n\nHow do we skill build as an Autistic individual? \nHow do Autistic individuals learn and grow? \nWhat tools and resources should we use to compliment our journey?\n\n  \nIf you are in Calgary\, join the watch party in-person at The Sinneave Family Foundation (300\, 3820 24 Ave NW) starting at 6:20 p.m. \nTo reserve your spot\, click on the words Calgary Watch Party and secure your free ticket. \n  \nIf you are in the Edmonton area\, join the watch party in-person at Autism Edmonton’s office. 11720 Kingsway NW starting at 6:20 p.m. \nTo reserve your spot\, click on the words Edmonton Watch Party and secure your free ticket. \n  \nTo attend the virtual event\, click the words Virtual Panel Discussion to secure your free ticket. \n\nAHNA is looking for autistics and their support networks to share their stories. Please submit your 2-5 minute video! Telling stories of lived experiences is a great way to share great ideas that can help others take steps towards their goals. For example\, what is one approach that you took that worked to move you or your loved one closer to independent living? \nPlease submit your video to Drewe at housing@autismedmonton.org \n\nMeet our panelists: \nKim Fox is a parent of 21-year-old with complex needs living on the spectrum. She is a past Director of the Autism Society of Alberta and was a part of the Housing Advisory Committee for the Sinneave Family Foundation. She is also the moderator for the Connecting CommUNITY Facebook group. Life planning and preparedness for independence have become a focal point in her journey supporting her daughter. \nDebbie Bocian is the parent of an Autistic 36 year-old who is also challenged with OCD. She is a retired Special Education teacher. As an Elder in her Church\, she became involved with the St. Albert Independent Living Association. Debbie seeks to create “a wonderful\, supportive place where Adults on the Autism Spectrum can live very happy\, social\, independent lives.” \nKyle Lobb is the Vice President of the Autism Independent Living Association (AILA). He is an Autistic adult who is preparing for independent living. Kyle attends Grant MacEwan University and works part-time. He intends on moving out when his finances align with his educational aspirations and has been working towards independent living in the interim. \n 
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/preparing-for-independent-living-virtual-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online\, 300\, 3820 24th Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3B 2X9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Get to Know Sinneave! A presentation hosted by Autism Society Alberta
DESCRIPTION:Do you wonder what The Sinneave Family Foundation is all about and what we do?  \nAllow us to introduce ourselves. \nOn Thursday\, January 18\, 2024 from 12 to 1 pm\, we are giving an engaging presentation to Autism Society Alberta’s network of Family Resource Centres. You can register for this FREE\, online and virtual 1-hour presentation and get to know us a little better. \nTo reserve your spot\, click on the button below that says “Get to know us.” \nThe button will redirect you to an Eventbrite site sponsored by Autism Society Alberta’s Family Resource Centres. \n  \nGet to know us! \n  \nAre you or your child Autistic/neurodivergent and 15 and older? This presentation is for you! In the hour together we share who The Sinneave Family Foundation is\, our programs and services including Launch + Skills\, Information and Navigation\, and EmploymentWorks as well as many more! \nWe look forward to sharing about how we can support Autistic and neurodivergent youth and adults with the major life transitions they are facing. We will also share about our upcoming hybrid presentations and workshops which are always available on our Events Calendar. We will also leave time at the end of the presentation to answer any questions you have about who we are or what we do. Looking forward to seeing you there! \nYour presenters for the event are: \nNabeeha Nadeem is a Learning and Connection Associate at The Sinneave Family Foundation. She is a part of the Information and Navigation services where she has the pleasure to meet with Autistics and neurodivergent individuals one on one providing consistent\, person-centered information\, and navigating individuals to Sinneave programs and services and/or community-based resources. She has a Bachelors of Science in Psychology from the University of Calgary and loves to bake and volunteer in the community outside of work. \nMarcela Montes-Lobos serves a dual role at The Sinneave Family Foundation\, 60% as part of the EmploymentWorks program and the other 40% as a Program and Services Associate. The EmploymentWorks portion consists of providing employment preparedness training and support\, combined with job sampling and hands-on experience to Autistic adults and persons with disabilities. As part of her role as the Program and Services Associate\, she partakes in Information and Navigation services as well.
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/get-to-know-sinneave-a-presentation-hosted-by-autism-society-alberta/
LOCATION:Online via Eventbrite
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