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SUMMARY:World Autism Acceptance Day
DESCRIPTION:World Autism Acceptance Day celebrates acceptance\, inclusion\, understanding\, and the unique strengths within the autism community.  \n\n\n\nWe are happy to support the Autism Aspergers Friendship Society (AAFS) in hosting World Autism Awareness and Acceptance Day celebrations in Calgary.Thursday\, April 2\, 202611:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Sam Centre (632 13 Avenue SE) \n\n\n\nThis event offers an incredible opportunity to support Calgary’s Autistic community\, featuring local makers\, artists\, and musicians.  \n\n\n\nWe’ll be there and we hope to see you at this exciting indoor event at the beautiful new Sam Centre at the Calgary Stampede.
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/world-autism-awareness-day/
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SUMMARY:Autistic Journeys: Voices and Perspectives - Dianne Skoetsch
DESCRIPTION:What is life like for an Autistic over the age of 50 who received their diagnosis later in life? Plus\, how and why does one become a self-advocate at this stage of a person’s life? \n\n\n\nMeet Dianne Skoetsch. Dianne is a powerhouse of energy and dedicated to lifelong learning. In this session\, you will hear Dianne’s story. You may identify with certain aspects of her journey and walk away having met someone who feels like a kindred spirit. We are convinced that you will appreciate her message. \n\n\n\nThis learning session is part of Autism Edmonton’s “Autistic Journeys: Voices and Perspectives” series which is brought to you with support from the Sinneave Family Foundation. \n\n\n\nWednesday\, April 812:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Mountain Time)Online via Autism Edmonton \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is via Autism Edmonton’s website. You can register by clicking the button that says\, “Register”. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: \n\n\n\nDianne Skoetsch was born and raised in Edmonton\, Alberta\, and has deep roots in the community. She was born in 1960 at the Royal Alexandra Hospital and was raised by her mother from a young age\, an experience that fostered her independence\, resilience\, and strong sense of responsibility. An only child\, Dianne has lived in Edmonton for most of her life. \n\n\n\nDiagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome later in life\, Dianne brings valuable lived experience\, insight\, and compassion to her work and volunteerism. She values faith\, lifelong learning\, and healthy living\, and she enjoys music\, theatre\, nature\, walking\, cooking\, typing\, and ongoing personal development. She regularly participates in fitness and educational programs at local senior centres. \n\n\n\nDianne currently serves as Power of Attorney and Agent for her mother\, Maisie\, who lives with progressive dementia in a specialized care residence. This unpaid role reflects her commitment to advocacy\, ethical decision-making\, and caregiving. She has also volunteered with the Autism Independent Living Association for over 10 years\, including service as a former board member and secretary\, and continues to support the organization through special projects. \n\n\n\nIn addition\, Dianne is a board member and singer with Braille Tones\, a choir for individuals with disabilities\, through the Braille Tones Music Society. She is also a member of the Autism Lions Club\, where she occasionally participates in service initiatives. Dianne is deeply committed to helping others\, fostering inclusion\, and contributing meaningfully to her community.
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/autistic-journeys-voices-and-perspectives-dianne-skoetsch/
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SUMMARY:Women's Group: Peer Support for 18+
DESCRIPTION:Women often face unique experiences as Autistic and neurodivergent individuals\, including how we socialize\, societal expectations\, and how Autism is understood and expressed.  \n\n\n\nWe’re thrilled to offer a group designed specifically for Autistic and neurodivergent adults (18+) who identify as women or who connect with experiences of womanhood.* This is not a therapy group\, but rather\, a supportive\, non-clinical space to discuss and share ideas\, lived experiences\, and connect meaningfully with others. \n\n\n\nThe content and resources shared in this group are informed by both lived Autistic experience and research as they intersect with gendered experiences in society. \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we’ll talk about different aspects of being Autistic and what that means and looks like in daily life. Participants are welcome to share lived experiences and discuss strategies that have been helpful for them.  \n\n\n\nTopics may include: \n\n\n\n\nStrategies for regulation\n\n\n\nCommunication strategies\n\n\n\nLifestyle changes\n\n\n\nSensory-friendly accommodations\n\n\n\nLeaning into interests\n\n\n\nFinding neurodivergent community and support\n\n\n\n\n*This group is intended for Autistic and neurodivergent folks who identify as women or who connect with experiences of womanhood\, inclusive of non-binary and other 2SLGBTQ+ identities and expressions. This boundary ensures that participants can share openly without explanation\, justification or judgement. \n\n\n\nPlease also note: During this session\, Sinneave staff\, guest presenters\, and attendees may share information about community resources. Some information provided may not be accurate\, up-to-date\, or reliable for everyone. Attendees are also encouraged to be critical consumers of information available on the internet. Providing information about a community resource is not endorsement\, and Sinneave does not assume any risk for the outcome of using the information shared during this session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 146:00 – 7:30 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300\, 3820 24 Ave NW)There is no cost to attend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is appreciated\, but not required. If you sign up in advance\, our facilitators are able to contact you in the event of a last-minute change in plans. Drop-ins are also welcome.  \n\n\n\nTo register\, log in to Sinneave Connects. If you don’t have a Sinneave Connects account yet\, it’s easy! Click the button that says\, Sinneave Connects to access the learning hub and follow these steps: \n\n\n\n\nPick a username\n\n\n\nPick a password\n\n\n\nSelect “Register”\n\n\n\nChoose the Women’s Group: Peer Support for 18+ workshop and click on the enroll button\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters:Kristen Coglon is a Life Skills Coach at The Sinneave Family Foundation. She has been working with Sinneave for more than 4 years and in the Human Services field for more than 10 years. Her experiences have been working with individuals across the lifespan\, and she has gained valuable skills and knowledge that contribute to her daily work. Kristen is a passionate and empathetic person who is happy to be a listening ear\, supportive coach\, and an advocate for Autistic and neurodivergent adults.  \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 they have the pleasure to meet with Autistic and neurodivergent individuals one-on-one to provide consistent\, person-centred information and navigation to Sinneave programs and services\, and/or community-based resources. Ali has both professional and lived experience navigating identity\, and the intersectional impact of societal expectations/beliefs on neurodivergent individuals. They bring over a decade of experience in the field of mental health\, and a passion for person-centered care and intersectional inclusivity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIf you have questions\, reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call (403) 210-5000. We’re here to help.
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