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SUMMARY:Autism 101: Through a Women's+ Lens and Lived Experience
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to strengthen your understanding of autism and neurodiversity in a supportive and welcoming learning environment? \n\n\n\nJoin Autism Edmonton for Autism 101: Through a Womens+ Lens\, an introductory session exploring what autism is and how Autistic individuals may experience\, communicate with\, and interact with the world around them. \n\n\n\nAutism 101 provides a foundational introduction to autism and neurodiversity while offering practical strategies and insights to help create more supportive and inclusive spaces for Autistic individuals across all stages of life. \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain a basic understanding of:• What autism is and the common characteristics of autism• How Autistic individuals may experience and process sensory information• Why communication and interaction may differ• How visual supports can help with understanding and communication• Practical ways to support Autistic individuals in everyday settings \n\n\n\nThis session is ideal for parents\, educators\, employers\, service providers\, community members\, and anyone seeking to better understand autism and learn practical ways to create inclusive\, accommodating environments. \n\n\n\nThe information and examples shared throughout this session will be presented through a Women’s+ lens and a lived-experience perspective. This learning opportunity is especially valuable for recently diagnosed female-identifying Autistics\, those exploring whether they may be Autistic\, or people who feel most comfortable in female-focused spaces. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 2111:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Mountain Time)Online via Autism Edmonton \n\n\n\nWhen you click on the button that says “Register\,” you will be redirected to Autism Edmonton’s Eventbrite page where you can reserve your spot. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nP.S. If this session looks interesting to you\, consider registering for Autism 201: Through a Women’s+ Lens and Lived Experience\, which will build on the introductory knowledge provided here.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Autism Edmonton: \n\n\n\nAutism Edmonton is the oldest autism organization in Alberta\, serving Edmonton and surrounding communities since 1971. Autism Edmonton provides life-enhancing programs and services that ignite the power and potential of Autistic individuals throughout all stages of life and diagnosis. \n\n\n\nPrograms and supports include adult discussion groups\, LGBTQ+ focused supports\, parent and partner groups\, respite services\, recreational opportunities\, learning sessions\, and community education initiatives that promote acceptance\, understanding\, and inclusion. \n\n\n\nVision: All Autistic people have a life full of possibilities. \n\n\n\nMission: To enhance the lives of Autistic people through knowledge\, services\, and inclusive opportunities. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we can continue building communities where Autistic individuals feel understood\, supported\, and empowered.
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LOCATION:Alberta
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SUMMARY:Self-advocacy Workshop: Finding Your Voice
DESCRIPTION:You’ve probably heard the word “Self-advocacy” before\, but do you know what it is and how to do it? \n\n\n\nSelf-advocacy is expressing your needs and preferences in a way that ensures your voice is heard in the decisions that impact your life.   \n\n\n\nIn this session\, attendees will learn practical tips and strategies that will help in effectively communicating about your needs with others. When you have an understanding of what’s important to you\, you can clearly communicate\, set boundaries\, and make decisions that align with your beliefs and goals. \n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 216:30– 7:30 p.m.Online via Sinneave Connects \n\n\n\nOur self-advocacy workshops are designed to provide Autistic and other neurodivergent youth and adults (age 15+) with opportunities to learn about self-advocacy and practice skills that are essential to learning to speak up for yourself confidently. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo register: \n\n\n\nClick the button that says\, Sinneave Connects to access registration through our online hub. If you already have a Sinneave Connects account\, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet\, it’s free and easy. Just follow the instructions on the log-in page. \n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther upcoming self-advocacy workshops include: \n\n\n\nThe Art of Knowing Yourself – Tuesday\, July 7Learn what self-advocacy is and how it can benefit you. The content of this workshop will help you understand your strengths and some of the barriers you may face. This knowledge will enhance your ability to self-advocate. \n\n\n\nStarting the Conversation – Tuesday\, July 14Learn tips and strategies for you to practice communicating your needs with others and learn how you can effectively start conversations about your needs.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the presenter:Yonatan Tesfagiorgis is a Life Skills Coach with The Sinneave Family Foundation. He has more than a decade of experience working with Autistic and other neurodivergent adults. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions\, reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNeurodiversity Acknowledgement \n\n\n\nWe honour neurodiversity and strive to create environments that value the many ways people think\, learn\, and communicate. Our programs\, services\, and activities are designed to be neuroaffirming\, accessible\, and guided by the input from the people we serve. \n\n\n\nRead our full Neurodiversity Acknowledgement
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/self-advocacy-workshop-finding-your-voice-3/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Learning & Connection Activity,Workshops
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SUMMARY:The Employment Classroom: Workplace interactions and basic customer service skills
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about the stages of the employment journey and the steps you can take to lead you on a path to success? \n\n\n\nOur Employment Classroom workshops cover many topics related to finding a job and keeping a job\, including employment preparedness\, life skills\, and soft skills for the workplace. \n\n\n\nIn this particular session\, participants will receive tips and discuss strategies for workplace communication: \n\n\n\n\nNavigating workplace interactions with clarity and impact\n\n\n\nThe importance of social interaction at work and beyond\n\n\n\nThe basics of customer service interactions.\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendees will have the opportunity to learn and practice strategies to use in workplace interactions\, and receive and provide feedback\, if desired. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, July 2210:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300\, 3820 24 Avenue NW) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nPlease note: Space in these classes is limited. Registration is on a first-come\, first-served basis. *If the course is full\, you will be added to a waitlist. Please do not attend until your registration has been confirmed by our staff. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo Register:  \n\n\n\nClick the button that says\, Sinneave Connects to access registration through our online hub. If you already have a Sinneave Connects account\, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet\, it’s free and easy. Just follow the instructions on the log-in page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our Facilitators: Ryan Elkanah is a late-diagnosed AuDHD adult and professional relationship builder who brings curiosity\, empathy\, and lived experience to every space they enter. Having navigated masking\, burnout\, loss\, and the ongoing work of reclaiming agency\, they approach their work with humility\, intention\, and care. Ryan creates spaces where people can show up fully\, where reflection and authenticity meet courage and growth. Grounded in a neuro-affirming\, trauma-informed\, person-centered\, and strengths-based approach\, they walk alongside others in the lifelong practice of becoming. \n\n\n\nMarcela Montes-Lobos is an EmploymentWorks online facilitator at the Sinneave Family Foundation and is a late-diagnosed Hispanic neurodivergent adult who has embraced her unique diversity as well as her family’s. Having lived experience in language barriers\, as well as other barriers that many neurodivergent folks face in life\, she decided mid-life to return to school\, leaving a career in the airline indjustry and becoming an Addiction and Disability Support Worker. She is passionate about creating safe spaces\, always encouraging participants’ autonomy\, curiosity and empowering them on their journey. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions\, reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call our office at (403) 210-5000. We’re here to help! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNeurodiversity Acknowledgement \n\n\n\nWe honour neurodiversity and strive to create environments that value the many ways people think\, learn\, and communicate. Our programs\, services\, and activities are designed to be neuroaffirming\, accessible\, and guided by the input from the people we serve. \n\n\n\nRead our full Neurodiversity Acknowledgement
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/the-employment-classroom-workplace-interactions-and-basic-customer-service-skills/
LOCATION:The Ability Hub\, Suite #300\, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3B-2X9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Pop-up Job Sampling
DESCRIPTION:Job sampling involves going to different businesses and learning about them from the people that work there.  \n\n\n\nWe are pleased to host a “Pop-up” job sampling session\, where attendees will have the opportunity to role-play different job-related scenarios. \n\n\n\nIn this fun and engaging session\, participants will have the opportunity to put into practice their skills in different customer service areas and roles\, such as: \n\n\n\n\nRetail (Grocery store) Try both cashier and grocery clerk roles\n\n\n\nFood service (Coffee shop) Try cashier\, server\, and host roles\n\n\n\nCall Centre Practice outgoing sales calls and incoming customer support calls\n\n\n\n\nAttendees will have the opportunity to: \n\n\n\n\nPractice social skills\, \n\n\n\nReflect on your needs in an employment setting\, \n\n\n\nPractice self-advocacy for accessing supports in the workplace\, and\n\n\n\nLearn about the responsibilities of various customer service roles. \n\n\n\n\nOur goal is that participants leave the session feeling empowered to continue on your journey of employment readiness\, career exploration\, and skill development. \n\n\n\nPlease note: This activity will be facilitated by volunteers who are former and current EmploymentWorks (EW) participants\, with EW staff overseeing the activity and supporting the volunteers. \n\n\n\nVolunteers will be given the opportunity to practice their skills in workplace communication\, workplace interactions and leadership by coaching participants\, managing stations and providing general support. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, July 2910:00 am – 1:00 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300\, 3820 24 Avenue NW) \n\n\n\nSpace in this session is limited and advance registration is required.  \n\n\n\nIf you already have a Sinneave Connects account\, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet\, it’s free and easy to set up. Click the button that says\, “Sinneave Connects” and follow the instructions on the log-in screen. \n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNeurodiversity Acknowledgement \n\n\n\nWe honour neurodiversity and strive to create environments that value the many ways people think\, learn\, and communicate. Our programs\, services\, and activities are designed to be neuroaffirming\, accessible\, and guided by the input from the people we serve. \n\n\n\nRead our full Neurodiversity Acknowledgement
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/pop-up-job-sampling/
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SUMMARY:Navigating Healthcare: From Planning to Follow-Up
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nTo support individuals in these everyday situations\, this 60-minute facilitated session will introduce participants to four micro-eLearning modules\, which are available on Sinneave Connects\, our online learning hub: \n\n\n\n\nFigure Out Who to See\,\n\n\n\nPlan for Your Next Health Appointment\,\n\n\n\nCommunicate Effectively During Appointments\, and\n\n\n\nTake Charge of Follow-Up Care.\n\n\n\n\nIn this hands-on session\, attendees will learn how these resources can support you in different stages of the healthcare journey\, and how to access them for ongoing use. \n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 246:30 – 7:30 p.m.Online via Sinneave Connects  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis virtual session is hosted on Sinneave Connects\, our online learning hub. If you already have a Sinneave Connects account\, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet\, it’s free and easy to set up. Click the button that says\, “Sinneave Connects” and follow the prompts on the log-in screen. \n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: \n\n\n\nAlexandra (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. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions\, please reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNeurodiversity Acknowledgement \n\n\n\nWe honour neurodiversity and strive to create environments that value the many ways people think\, learn\, and communicate. Our programs\, services\, and activities are designed to be neuroaffirming\, accessible\, and guided by the input from the people we serve. \n\n\n\nRead our full Neurodiversity Acknowledgement
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LOCATION:Alberta
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