Social Communication Workshop: Handling Disagreements and Keeping Your Cool
2025-08-07 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Edmonton) | Zoom meeting via Sinneave Connects
Do you find it difficult to communicate when someone disagrees with you? In this workshop, we’ll talk about conflict and share tips to help you keep your cool when you’re in the middle of a disagreement, as well as provide strategies to help you work through it.

This is one of several workshops designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. Each 90-minute workshop covers a different aspect of social communication, providing information, tips and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations.

Thursday, August 7, 20255:00 – 6:30 pmOnline via Sinneave Connects

There is no cost to attend these sessions. If you register in advance you’ll be notified of any last minute changes to the schedule, but you can also just drop-in. Attend them all or just the ones that seem interesting to you.

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 user name

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

Select “Register”

Select the “Social Communication Workshop: Handling Disagreements” course and enroll.

Sinneave Connects

About the Presenter:

Sanique Denton is a Life Skills Coach at The Sinneave Family Foundation and has been working with neurodivergent and Autistic individuals for over 10 years. She has experience teaching and enhancing communication skills for Autistic individuals across their life span. Sanique is passionate about fostering an inclusive community and supporting individuals to thrive and reach their full potential.

If you have any questions about these workshops or if you need help navigating Sinneave Connects, please reach out by email at info@sinneavefoundation.org OR call us at 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.

Your Time, Your Way
2025-08-07 17:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-12 17:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-13 17:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-14 17:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-19 17:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-20 17:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-21 17:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-26 17:00 - 19:30 and 5 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

The Employment Classroom: Dealing with stress and anxiety at work
2025-08-13 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.

Join us Wednesday, August 13 from 10 a.m. to Noon to learn about stress and anxiety, how they overlap, and how you can deal with them at work.

Specifically, you will:

Learn tips on managing workplace stress and anxiety

Explore how you can be mentally healthy at work, with suggestions for what you can do and where you can get support if you are experiencing poor mental health

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: Space in these workshops is limited and advance registration is required. **

Registration is through Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub. The workshop will be held in-person only at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW).

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 (Don’t forget to record it somewhere safe for next time!)

Choose The Employment Classroom Sessions #9: Dealing with stress and anxiety at work 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 any questions or need assistance, please reach out to us at info@sinneavefoundation.org or call our office at (403) 210-5000. We’re here to help!

Social Communication Workshop: The Art of Non-verbal Communication
2025-08-13 17:00 - 18:30 | Online via Sinneave Connects
Much of our everyday communication involves non-verbal body language and unwritten social rules. Many Autistic or neurodivergent people find it challenging to navigate social situations because they have a hard time interpreting various forms of non-verbal communication. But these skills can be learned!

In this session, you will have the opportunity to:

Develop a strong foundation in understanding non-verbal cues in shared communication

Discuss strategies for understanding non-verbal cues

This session is one of several drop-in workshops we offer that are designed to provide Autistic or neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. Each 90-minute workshop covers a different aspect of social communication, providing information, tips and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations.

There is no cost to attend these sessions. If you register in advance you’ll be notified of any last minute changes to the schedule, but you can also just drop-in. Attend them all or just the ones that seem interesting to you.

Wednesday, August 13, 20255:00 – 6:30 pmOnline via Sinneave Connects

This workshop is virtual, via 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 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 Social Communication Workshop: The Art of Non-verbal Communication – August 13, 2025 course to access the virtual link.

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

Sinneave Connects

About the Presenter:

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

If you have any questions about these workshops or if you need help navigating the Sinneave Connects online learning hub, please reach out by email at info@sinneavefoundation.org OR call us at 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.

Autism Campus Prep – Disability Supports
2025-08-19 17:00 - 18:00 | The Ability Hub, Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B-2X9, Canada
Autism Campus Prep is a self-paced post-secondary preparedness course written by and for Autistic individuals together with The Sinneave Family Foundation. There are nine modules that cover a variety of topics that aim to assist in preparing an individual for the transition to post-secondary and beyond.

In this workshop, we will explore the various supports and accommodations that are available on a post-secondary campus and how to access them. Specifically, we will be following the online module “Autism Campus Prep” Module 2, located on the Sinneave Connects learning hub. You can access the online module by clicking here.

The module consists of 5 topics:

Introduction

Disability Service

Accommodations

Assistive Technology

Peer Mentoring

In this workshop, you will learn about the following topics:

What Disability Services is and how they can help you in your studies

Understand what accommodations are and how to access them

What assistive technology is and how it could help you

And details on helpful services like peer mentoring

There will be time for questions and answers at the end of the session. We hope to see you there!

Tuesday, August 19, 20255:00 pm – 6:00 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Avenue NW)

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!

Pop-up Job Sampling Session
2025-08-20 10:00 - 12:00 | The Ability Hub, Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B-2X9, Canada
** Please note: Space in this session is now full. You can sign up to be placed on a waiting list and a member of our team will reach out to you directly if spots open up.**

Did you know job sampling involves going to different businesses and learning about them from the people that work there? We are pleased to be hosting a, “Pop-up” job sampling session at The Sinneave Family Foundation where you can join us for a fun and engaging session where you will have the opportunity to role play different job related scenarios.

In doing so, you will have the opportunity to further practice developing your inter-personal skills, customer service skills, and problem solving at our three job sampling stations:

Restaurant (host / hostess)

Supermarket (cashier)

Call Centre

Each station will have a thirty minute role playing exercise and you will receive valuable feedback from our facilitators. There will be a maximum of three participants in each of the three job sampling stations, with three time slots available to choose from. All details and instructions on the registration process are shared below.

You will leave the session feeling empowered to continue on your journey of employment readiness, career exploration, and skills development.

Wednesday, August 2010:00 am – 12:00 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Avenue NW)

There is no cost for this session, but registration is required on 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 Pop-up Job Sampling Session – Aug 20 Registration course and follow the instructions

Click on the enroll button and register.

Sinneave Connects

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

Visioning Workshop: Creating a Blueprint for Your Life
2025-08-20 17:00 - 18:30 | The Ability Hub, Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B-2X9, Canada
In this interactive session, we will discuss the importance of visualization and how it helps to create a positive self-image and increase confidence. Participants will learn about the power of thought and imagination and how increasing your confidence can help you take reasonable action steps toward making the vision and goals for your life a reality.

Attendees will also be making a vision board to take home. All materials will be provided.

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 would 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.

Wednesday, August 20, 20255:00 pm – 6:30 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Avenue NW)

If you have any questions about this session, please email info@sinneavefoundation.org or call us at 403 210-5000. We’re here to help!

P.S. If you want to build on the things you learn in this workshop, we encourage you to attend our Goal Setting workshop on Wednesday, August 27. Attending both will give you the skills you need to take practical and realistic steps towards making your vision for your life a reality.

Social Communication Workshop: Strategies for Entering Conversations & Finding Common Interests
2025-08-21 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 whether that’s through one-on-one or group conversations.

During the time we have together, 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

This session is one of several drop-in workshops we offer that are designed to provide Autistic or neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting.

Each 90-minute workshop covers a different aspect of social communication, providing information, tips, and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations. There is no cost to attend these sessions and you can just drop-in. Attend them all or the ones that seem interesting to you.

Thursday, August 21, 20256:00 – 7:30 pmIn-Person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW).

About the Presenter:

Tracie 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.

If you have any questions about these workshops, please reach out by email at info@sinneavefoundation.org OR call us at 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.

Social Communication Workshop: Strategies for Exiting Conversations
2025-08-26 17:00 - 18:30 | 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 that’s through one-on-one or group conversations.

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

Discuss strategies for exiting conversations

Recognizing disinterest in communication

Managing rejection & moving forward

Setting the stage for future engagements

This session is one of several drop-in workshops we offer that are designed to provide Autistic or neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting.

Each 90-minute workshop covers a different aspect of social communication, providing information, tips and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations. There is no cost to attend these sessions and you can just drop-in. Attend them all or the ones that seem interesting to you.

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.

Tuesday, August 26, 20255:00 – 6:30 pmIn-person At The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Avenue NW)

If you have any questions about these workshops, please reach out by email at info@sinneavefoundation.org OR call us at 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.

The Employment Classroom: Understanding disclosure, accommodations, and self-advocacy
2025-08-27 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.

Join us Wednesday, August 27 from 10 a.m. to Noon to 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 acccommodation

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

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: Space in these workshops is limited and advance registration is required. **

Registration is through Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub. The workshop will be held in-person only at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW).

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 (Don’t forget to record it somewhere safe for next time!)

Choose The Employment Classroom Sessions #10: Understanding disclosure, accommodations, and self-advocacy 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 any questions or need assistance, please reach out to us at info@sinneavefoundation.org or call our office at (403) 210-5000. We’re here to help!

Goal Setting Workshop: Creating a Blueprint for Your Life
2025-08-27 17:00 - 18:30 | 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.

Wednesday, August 27, 20255:00 pm – 6:30 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Avenue NW)

P.S. If you attended the Visioning workshop on August 20, 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.

A Practical Guide to Building Neurodiversity Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
2025-08-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Online via Solutions Hub
As we continue to see a shift towards more diversity and inclusion at the forefront of organizational priorities, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have become a vital platform for fostering greater understanding, community, and systemic change in the workforce. ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organizations they serve.

Join NEUROinclusive Workforce Solutions for a free, one hour webinar to explore a people-first approach on how to build and grow effective neurodiversity Employee Resource Groups. Pamela Perez, a Human Resources (HR) strategist and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) champion, will explore tools and ideas for creating safe, empowering spaces where all minds can thrive.

This webinar is targeted towards employers and human resources professionals and those interested in learning about ERGs with a particular focus on those for neurodivergent employees.

Thursday, August 2812:00 – 1:00 p.m. Mountain timeOnline via NEUROinclusive Workforce Solutions Hub

This webinar is hosted on the NEUROinclusive Workforce Solutions Hub. If you already have an account, just log in as usual. If you haven’t yet, you will need to create an account to access the webinar, but it’s FREE and EASY!

1. Click the button that says, “Solutions Hub” to be directed to the hub.2. Create a username3. Pick a password4. Register in the “A Practical Guide to Building Neurodiversity ERGs” webinar

Solutions Hub

About the Presenter:

Pamela Perez has over 15 years of progressive leadership experience as a People & Culture professional and coach. As a Diversity and Inclusion professional, she has collaborated and partnered with several organizations and institutions across Canada to support equity deserving groups and remove barriers to living a meaningful life.

Your Time, Your Way - Artful Expressions Theme Night
2025-08-28 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.

On Thursday, August 28, we’re hosting a special activity during the Your Time, Your Way time.

Drop-in as we practice mindfulness and promote self-care through using arts and crafts. Participants can enjoy a variety of craft activities listed below while learning how these activities can promote better self-care.

Adult coloring

Tie and die

Origami

Try your hand at the various craft activities being offered. Engage individually or connect with new people — it’s up to you.

Thursday, August 285:00 – 7:30 p.m.In-person @ The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW)

Here are some other suggestions of things you may like to do if you aren’t interested in the arts and crafts, 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

Labour Day - Office Closed
2025-09-01 00:00 - 23:59

Social Communication Workshop: Establishing Social Connections
2025-09-03 17:00 - 18:30 | Online via Sinneave Connects
Meeting new people and making friends isn’t always easy. In this session, we’ll share pro-tips and strategies you can practice and use when it comes to making friends and maintaining social relationships.

This will be a great opportunity to:

Discuss and create strategies for positive social interactions

Learn and understand the importance of creating social relationships

Talk about how to get involved within the community to create social opportunities

This session is one of several drop-in workshops we offer that are designed to provide Autistic or neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. Each 90-minute workshop covers a different aspect of social communication, providing information, tips and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations. You can attend the workshop(s) that interest you the most or we recommend attending them all!

Wednesday, September 3, 20255:00 – 6:30 pmOnline via Sinneave Connects

There is no cost to attend this workshop. If you register in advance you’ll be notified of any last minute changes to the schedule, but you can also just drop-in.

This workshop is virtual, via 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 easy! Click the button below 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 Social Communication Workshop: Establishing Social Connections – September 3, 2025 course to access the virtual link.

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

Sinneave Connects

About the Presenter:

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

If you have any questions about these workshops or if you need help navigating the Sinneave Connects online learning hub, please reach out by email at info@sinneavefoundation.org OR call us at 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.

Employment Skills Help Desk
2025-09-09 14:00 - 15:30 | The Ability Hub, Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B-2X9, Canada
Benefit from connecting one-on-one with experienced professionals who understand neurodiversity and will help you identify your strengths, interests and potential career paths. Our goal is to create an individualized, inclusive and supportive environment where neurodivergent individuals can access resources, gain valuable insights and enhance their employability, confidence and career prospects.

Attendees are encouraged to select from available topics to receive tailored guidance or bring other employment-related concerns they may have. Our employment coaches have experience and expertise in:

Career Exploration

Cover Letter Writing

Disclosure & Accommodations

Interview Prep

Job Search Strategies

Resume Building

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

1:1 Facilitator guidance* (Maximum 45 minutes)

Tuesday, September 9, 20252:00 – 3:30 pmIn-Person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Avenue NW)

Attendees must book an in-person 45-minute appointment with one of our three facilitators.

Available times:

3 appointments from 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.

3 appointments from 2:45 – 3:30 p.m.

Appointments can be booked on 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 Employment Skills Help Desk Registration – September 9, 2025 and follow the instructions.

Sinneave Connects

Please select a time slot that works for you and click the enroll button. To allow for the greatest participation, participants are limited to ONE time slot per day. If no sessions are available, that means they are all booked. Please choose an available time slot on a different day.

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

The Employment Classroom: Understanding your pay and budgeting
2025-09-10 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.

Join us Wednesday, September 10 to learn about how to read a pay stub, how to plan a budget, and how to avoid financial scams.

Specifically, you will:

Learn the skills you need to manage your personal income, and understand that expenses and having a budget are the most basic tools you need in your financial toolkit.

Understand why it is important to distinguish needs from wants in your own personal finances.

Identify gross income from all sources and deductions from gross income on a pay stub.

Adjust a personal budget to allow you to achieve a simple financial goal.

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: Space in these workshops is limited and advance registration is required. **

Wednesday, September 10, 202510:00 am – 12:00 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Avenue NW)

Registration is through Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub.

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 (Don’t forget to record it somewhere safe for next time!)

Choose The Employment Classroom: Understanding your pay and budgeting – 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 any questions or need assistance, please reach out to us at info@sinneavefoundation.org or call our office at (403) 210-5000. We’re here to help!

Social Communication Workshop: Strategies for Using Electronic Communication
2025-09-10 17:00 - 18:30 | Online via Sinneave Connects
Technology is rapidly changing and advancing. While we embrace the good things it has to offer, it has also introduced many new challenges. In this session, we’ll talk about understanding the different forms of electronic communication that people use to connect with each other. We will also discuss strategies for navigating electronic communication, understanding safety protocols, and boundaries when communicating electronically.

This session is one of several drop-in workshops we offer that are designed to provide Autistic or neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. Each 90-minute workshop covers a different aspect of social communication, providing information, tips and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations. You can attend the session(s) that interest you the most or we recommend attending them all!

Wednesday, September 10, 20255:00 – 6:30 pmOnline via Sinneave Connects

There is no cost to attend this workshop. If you register in advance you’ll be notified of any last minute changes to the schedule, but you can also just drop-in.

This workshop is virtual, via 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 easy! Click the button below 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 Social Communication Workshop: Strategies for Using Electronic Communication – September 10, 2025 course to access the virtual link.

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

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About the Presenter:

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

If you have any questions about these workshops or if you need help navigating the Sinneave Connects online learning hub, please reach out by email at info@sinneavefoundation.org OR call us at 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.
