Executive Functioning Skills Group
2025-10-01 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-10-08 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-10-15 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-10-22 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Edmonton) | Online via Sinneave Connects
The application window for our Executive Functioning Skills Group is now closed.

This is a closed group.

If you would like more information about Skills Groups, please click here.

Your Time, Your Way
2025-10-01 17:00 - 19:30, 2025-10-02 17:00 - 19:30, 2025-10-07 17:00 - 19:30, 2025-10-08 17:00 - 19:30, 2025-10-09 17:00 - 19:30, 2025-10-14 17:00 - 19:30, 2025-10-15 17:00 - 19:30, 2025-10-16 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

Employment Skills Help Desk
2025-10-07 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, October 7, 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 – October 7, 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!

Social Communication Workshop: Strategies for Entering Conversations & Finding Common Interests
2025-10-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Online via Sinneave Connects
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. 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.

Tuesday, October 7, 20256:00 – 7:30 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: Strategies for Entering Conversations & Common Interests – October 7, 2025 course to access the virtual link.

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

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, please reach out by email at info@sinneavefoundation.org OR call us at 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.

The Employment Classroom: Knowing yourself and your employment goals
2025-10-08 10:00 - 12:00 | The Ability Hub, Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B-2X9, Canada
** This session is currently full. You may join the waitlist via Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub, and an instructor will notify you if space becomes available **

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.

The session on Wednesday, October 8 will focus on knowing yourself, your employment goals, and you will have the opportunity to:

Learn about your personality and what you want to get out of work and,

Understand your skills, values, and motivations for setting realistic and fulfilling employment goals, which in turn can lead to a more satisfying and successful career journey.

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.

Wednesday, October 8, 202510:00 am – 12:00 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Avenue NW)

** Please note: Space in these workshops is limited and advance registration is required 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 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: Knowing yourself and your employment goals – 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!

Building Your Toolbox and Supporting the Transition to Employment: Pick a Suitable Workplace
2025-10-08 18:00 - 19:30 | The Ability Hub, Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B-2X9, Canada
As parents, guardians, and caregivers; you play an important part in the successful transition of a young adult into the workforce.

Session: Pick a Suitable Workplace

This in-person session is focused on supporting your young adult to identify their workplace needs and preferences so that they may apply for jobs that are appropriate and supportive. You will use tools, such as sensory inventories, to recognize and understand the different workplace demands which are less obvious when looking at job postings. You will learn how to identify accommodations and supports that are helpful to your young adult when it comes to sensory needs in the workplace. You will also learn how to recognize your own needs in your journey to supporting your young adult through their transition into employment.

In this in-person session, you will help your young adult to:

Identify their workplace needs and preferences

Find the right workplace fit, by looking beyond the job tasks

Identify what accommodations they may need to be successful

Wednesday, October 8, 20256:00 – 7:30 pmIn-person At The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Avenue NW)

** Space in this session is now full, but we hope you can join us for our next session on October 22. Details are available here. **

This series introduces you to The Sinneave Family Foundation’s Family Work Readiness Toolkit (FWRT), a practical, strengths-based resource designed to help youth explore their interests, skills, values, and preferred work environments. You will learn how to use the toolkit to guide supportive conversations, set goals, and take meaningful action toward employment success.

Through this series, you will:

Build confidence in supporting your young adult’s employment journey

Learn how to apply the FWRT at home to break the process into manageable steps

Explore community resources that complement the toolkit

Connect with other parents and guardians navigating similar experiences

By the end of the series, you will have a stronger understanding of how to support your young adult’s transition into the workforce with practical tools, shared insight, and a clear starting point.

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, please reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call us at 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.

THINK: Executive Functioning & Ideation Workshop
2025-10-09 18:00 - 19:30 | The Ability Hub, Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B-2X9, Canada
Entrepreneurship starts in the mind. Join us as we launch the first neuroinclusive entrepreneurship workshop, THINK: Executive Functioning and Ideation, which will explore how executive functioning powers planning, prioritizing, and problem-solving.

Through the CAR (Creative, Analytical, and Reflective) problem-solving framework, we will understand the link between executive functioning and entrepreneurship, applying hands-on strategies to real life scenarios. Some of these strategies will include practical tools, visual prompts, and low-pressure collaboration designed for neurodivergent thinkers.

Thursday, October 9, 20256:00 – 7:30 PMIn-person at The Ability Hub (3820 24 Ave NW)

Interested in attending the other two neuroinclusive entrepreneurship workshops? Join us for our second workshop, PROVE on October 16, where we will learn business planning essentials, and our final workshop, SPEAK on October 23, where we will pitch our ideas with confidence.

This workshop is free and registration is required through 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 THINK: Executive Functioning & Ideation Workshop – Registration event and follow the instructions.

Sinneave Connects

About the Presenter

Raiyana Shams is the developer and facilitator of the Neuroinclusive Entrepreneurship Workshop Series with The Sinneave Family Foundation. She has designed and led neuroinclusive entrepreneurship programming on campus and collaborates with community partners to make business education more accessible.

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!

Thanksgiving Day - Office Closed
2025-10-13 00:00 - 23:59 | Alberta

Supporting Healthy Relationships: Participant Workshop
2025-10-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online
We are pleased to be partnering with the Centre for Sexuality on a new initiative that adapts the Centre’s Relationship & Sexual Health program for Autistic adults. This program has provided vital information to youth about sexual health and healthy relationships. We are excited to be adapting this program for adults with autism to bring this information to you.

Presented in a welcoming and inclusive space, through a neuroaffirming lens, these interactive workshops present an opportunity to learn about the hallmarks of healthy relationships in a safe space. These workshops start Tuesday, October 14 and continue weekly for eight weeks. You can sign up for all the sessions, or just the ones that interest you.

The schedule for these workshops is as follows:

Identity: Owning your story, supporting others (October 14)

Mind Matters: Self-concept and relationship skills (October 21)

Boundaries: Holding your own with confidence (October 28)

Consent: Yes, no, and everything in between (November 4)

Relationships: Healthy vs. harmful and what it means for you (November 13)

Dating: Decoding signals and signs (November 18)

Online Dating: Behind the screen (November 25)

Sexual Health: Talking and testing (December 2)

During this two-hour hybrid workshop (with breaks), Autistic adults will also have an opportunity to discuss:

• Strategies for addressing and supporting common relationship challenges • Sexual health resources• Open discussion and Q&A opportunities

Tuesday, October 14, 20255:30 – 7:30 p.m.In-Person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Avenue NW) and Online via Microsoft Teams

Please RSVP for this workshop by clicking on the button that says, “RSVP” and let the organizers know if you will be attending in-person or online.

RSVP

Social Communication Workshop: Strategies for Exiting Conversations
2025-10-15 17:00 - 18:30 | Online via Sinneave Connects
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.

Wednesday, October 15, 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 Exiting Conversations – October 15, 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, please reach out by email at info@sinneavefoundation.org OR call us at 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.

Get to know us! Virtual Information Session
2025-10-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Online via Sinneave Connects
Are you interested in the programs and services The Sinneave Family Foundation (Sinneave) has to offer? Are you or your child Autistic or neurodivergent and age 15 or older? This presentation is for you!

Join us for a 60-minute virtual information session and Q & A and get to know all about us!

We will talk more about who we are and how we can support Autistic or neurodivergent youth and adults with the major life transitions they are facing. Some of these life transitions are:

Graduating high school and going to university

Getting a job

Moving out and living independently

And more!

Our Learning & Connection team, who deliver our Information & Navigation service, will take you through all the ways we support our community and answer any questions you may have at the end.

This session is ideal for Autistic or neurodivergent individuals, their support networks, such as parents, caregivers and guardians, as well as local service providers and professionals who may be seeking more information about our programs and services in the Calgary area and beyond.

Thursday, October 16, 202510:00 – 11:00 amOnline via Sinneave Connects

This virtual session takes place on Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub. If you already have an account, just log-in as usual. If you need an account, it’s free and easy to set up. Click the button that says, “Sinneave Connects” and follow the instructions:

Create a user name

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

Select “Register”

Choose the Get to know us! Virtual Information Session – October 16, 2025″ session to register for the session and to access the virtual link.

Sinneave Connects

If you need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out by emailing info@sinneavefoundation.org or call us at 403 210-5000. We hope to see you there!

PROVE: Business Planning and Problem-Solving Workshop
2025-10-16 18:00 - 19:30 | The Ability Hub, Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B-2X9, Canada
No business plan? No problem. Join us for our second neuroinclusive entrepreneurship workshop, PROVE: Business Planning and Problem-Solving, which will teach you how to structure your venture with a business plan that actually works for your brain.

Whether you are just starting to develop a business idea or expanding your venture, this workshop gives you direction. You will have an opportunity to collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs, receive one-on-one support, and guided reflection to make your business plan structured and reliable.

Thursday, October 16, 20256:00 – 7:30 PMIn-person at The Ability Hub (3820 24 Ave NW)

Interested in attending the final neuroinclusive entrepreneurship workshop? Join us for our final workshop, SPEAK, where we will pitch our ideas with confidence, learn how to move from information to persuasion, and show off our business ventures.

This workshop is free and registration is required via 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 PROVE: Business Planning and Problem-Solving Workshop – Registration event and follow the instructions.

Sinneave Connects

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!

About the Presenter

Raiyana Shams is the developer and facilitator of the Neuroinclusive Entrepreneurship Workshop Series with The Sinneave Family Foundation. She has designed and led neuroinclusive entrepreneurship programming on campus and collaborates with community partners to make business education more accessible.

Board Games Night with Autism Awareness Club UCalgary
2025-10-20 17:30 - 19:00 | The Ability Hub, Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B-2X9, Canada
If you love playing board games and hanging out with awesome people, you’re invited to a Board Games Night with Autism Awareness Club at University of Calgary.

Monday, October 20, 20255:30 – 7:00 PMIn-person at the main floor café at the Child Development Centre (3820 24 Ave NW)

There will be a variety of board games available to play. All are welcome! You don’t need to be a UCalgary student to attend. We hope to see you there!

Employment Skills Help Desk
2025-10-21 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, October 21, 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 – October 21, 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!

Social Communication Workshop: Pro-tips for Social Communication
2025-10-21 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 session is one of several drop-in workshops we offer that are 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.

Tuesday, October 21, 20255:00 – 6:30 p.m.Online 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. 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 Social Communication Workshop: Pro-tips for Social Communication – October 21, 2025 course to access the virtual link.

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

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 any questions or if you need help navigating Sinneave Connects, please reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.

Supporting Healthy Relationships: Participant Workshop
2025-10-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online
We are pleased to be partnering with the Centre for Sexuality on a new initiative that adapts the Centre’s Relationship & Sexual Health program for Autistic adults. This program has provided vital information to youth about sexual health and healthy relationships. We are excited to be adapting this program for adults with autism to bring this information to you.

Presented in a welcoming and inclusive space, through a neuroaffirming lens, these interactive workshops present an opportunity to learn about the hallmarks of healthy relationships in a safe space. These workshops start Tuesday, October 14 and continue weekly for eight weeks. You can sign up for all the sessions, or just the ones that interest you.

The schedule for these workshops is as follows:

Identity: Owning your story, supporting others (October 14)

Mind Matters: Self-concept and relationship skills (October 21)

Boundaries: Holding your own with confidence (October 28)

Consent: Yes, no, and everything in between (November 4)

Relationships: Healthy vs. harmful and what it means for you (November 13)

Dating: Decoding signals and signs (November 18)

Online Dating: Behind the screen (November 25)

Sexual Health: Talking and testing (December 2)

During this two-hour hybrid workshop (with breaks), Autistic adults will also have an opportunity to discuss:

• Strategies for addressing and supporting common relationship challenges • Sexual health resources• Open discussion and Q&A opportunities

Tuesday, October 21, 20255:30 – 7:30 p.m.In-Person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Avenue NW) and Online via Microsoft Teams

Please RSVP for this workshop by clicking on the button that says, “RSVP” and let the organizers know if you will be attending in-person or online.

RSVP

The Employment Classroom: Matching your strengths to the right jobs
2025-10-22 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.

The session on Wednesday, October 22 will focus on matching your strengths to the right jobs. Specifically, you will have the opportunity to:

Learn about your strengths and how your strengths can help you find the right job for you and,

Identify your strengths and interests which will help with aligning your job search to industries and roles that are a good match.

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.

Wednesday, October 22, 202510:00 am – 12:00 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Avenue NW)

** Please note: Space in these workshops is limited and advance registration is required 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 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: Matching your strengths to the right jobs – Registration workshop and click on the enroll button

Sinneave Connects

About our Facilitators:

Ryan Elkanah and Sherry Taylor are part of the Sinneave Employment Team 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!

Building Your Toolbox and Supporting the Transition to Employment: Define Success at Work
2025-10-22 18:00 - 19:30 | The Ability Hub, Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B-2X9, Canada
As parents, guardians, and caregivers; you play an important part in the successful transition of a young adult into the workforce.

Session: Define Success at Work

This in-person session is focused on supporting your young adult to identify their workplace values and create a definition of what success will look like for them. You will learn how to work together to create an action plan that will identify if a potential job aligns with your young adult’s values, and to guide informed decision-making about potential job options. You will also learn how to recognize your own needs in your journey to supporting your young adult through their transition into employment.

In this in-person session, you will help your young adult to:

Identify their workplace values

Envision and define what success will mean to them

Identify whether a potential job opportunity aligns with their values

Wednesday, October 22, 20256:00 – 7:30 pmIn-person At The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Avenue NW)

This series introduces you to The Sinneave Family Foundation’s Family Work Readiness Toolkit (FWRT), a practical, strengths-based resource designed to help youth explore their interests, skills, values, and preferred work environments. You will learn how to use the toolkit to guide supportive conversations, set goals, and take meaningful action toward employment success.

Through this series, you will:

Build confidence in supporting your young adult’s employment journey

Learn how to apply the FWRT at home to break the process into manageable steps

Explore community resources that complement the toolkit

Connect with other parents and guardians navigating similar experiences

By the end of the series, you will have a stronger understanding of how to support your young adult’s transition into the workforce with practical tools, shared insight, and a clear starting point.

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

** Please note there is a Pre-Course survey that you are encouraged to complete after you successfully register for this session. You can find it in the Course Syllabus on the event page called, “Pre-Course Survey”. **

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

If you already have an 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 Building Your Toolbox and Supporting the Transition to Employment: Define Success at Work – October 22, 2025 session.

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

Sinneave Connects

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, please reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call us at 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.
