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SUMMARY:Autistic Voices and Perspectives - Jess Burylo
DESCRIPTION:What does it really mean to speak up for yourself and feel confident doing it? \n\n\n\nJoin Autism Edmonton for an honest and inspiring conversation with Jessica Burylo\, an Autistic self-advocate whose work is helping change how we understand identity\, accessibility\, and belonging. \n\n\n\nJessica is a PhD student at the University of Alberta\, where she explores Autistic identity and joy. She also works with Elections Canada to reduce barriers so people with disabilities can take part in federal elections\, and collaborates with Accessibility Standards Canada to improve how programs and services are designed. Across everything she does\, Jessica brings both professional insight and lived experience. \n\n\n\nThis session is not about having all the answers. It is about learning how to trust your voice and use it. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we will explore what self-advocacy can look like in everyday life\, how to build confidence in who you are\, and how to navigate systems that were not built with you in mind. Most importantly\, we will talk about joy and why it matters. \n\n\n\nYou will leave with practical ideas\, a stronger sense of self\, and a reminder that your voice matters. \n\n\n\nThis learning session is brought to you by Autism Edmonton\, with support from the Sinneave Family Foundation. \n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 1012:00 p.m. – 1:00 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\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: \n\n\n\nJessica Burylo (she/her) is an Autistic self-advocate and PhD student at the University of Alberta\, where her research explores Autistic identity and joy. She works as an Outreach Officer with the Inspire Democracy team at Elections Canada\, supporting efforts to reduce barriers to participation in federal elections for people with disabilities. \n\n\n\nShe works with Accessibility Standards Canada to help shape national standards for accessible program and service delivery\, and serves as an advisor to Proof Positive: Autism Wellbeing Alliance. Her work brings together accessibility and lived experience with a focus on creating spaces where Autistic people can meaningfully participate and thrive.
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SUMMARY:Women's Group: Peer Support for 18+
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to offer a group designed specifically for Autistic and other neurodivergent adults (18+) who identify as women or who connect with experiences of womanhood.* \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we will talk about building\, understanding\, and navigating workplace relationships. Some topics may include: \n\n\n\n\nRelationships in a new job\n\n\n\nThe difference between “friendly” and “friendship”\n\n\n\nDiscovering common interests and building rapport with colleagues\n\n\n\nUnderstanding and navigating work-safe topics of conversation and workplace culture.\n\n\n\n\nParticipants are welcome to share lived experiences and discuss strategies that have been helpful for them as they relate to our discussion topics. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, 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. The 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\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 236:00 – 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\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\n\n\nAbout the Presenter:Alexandra (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\n*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\nNeurodiversity AcknowledgementWe 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. Read the full neurodiversity acknowledgement on our website.
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/womens-group-peer-support-for-18-5/
LOCATION:The Ability Hub\, Suite #300\, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3B-2X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Information Session,Learning & Connection Activity
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SUMMARY:Social Experience: Autistic Late-diagnosed Women and Gender Diverse People
DESCRIPTION:Late-diagnosed Autistic people have unique experiences\, struggles\, and strengths. This session will focus on Autistic late-diagnosed women and gender diverse people\, sharing learnings from 33 studies that summarize the social experiences of these individuals. \n\n\n\nTopics that will be discussed include: \n\n\n\n\nsocial experiences related to social interactions over the lifespan\n\n\n\ncoping with being undiagnosed \n\n\n\nidentifying they were Autistic\, getting assessed and diagnosed\, and \n\n\n\nsupportive factors for social life. \n\n\n\n\nAttendees will be given a chance to share their own experiences with late-diagnosis and discuss how study findings do or do not resonate with their own personal journeys. Individuals with lived experience attending this session may find that they feel a sense of understanding\, validation\, and connection. \n\n\n\nThis learning session is brought to you by Autism Edmonton. \n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 2412:00 p.m. – 1:00 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\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: \n\n\n\nDr. Angela Feehan is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Saskatchewan in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences. She works closely with Autistic and other neurodivergent people to conduct research that increases understanding of how neurodivergent individuals can thrive in their day-to-day lives. Her current research focuses on facets of late-diagnosis\, social experiences\, and thriving in Autistic women and gender diverse people. Dr. Feehan also brings lived experience to her work in neurodivergence. \n\n\n\nDr. Feehan has over a decade of experience providing clinical services to children and youth through mental health programs. This includes working with Autism diagnostic teams\, collaborating with multidisciplinary team members\, and providing speech\, language\, and communication assessment and treatment.
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