8th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit
Join us on April 4-5th, 2022, for the Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorder Alliance (CASDA) 8th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit! Organizers are working hard to make this event an innovative, collaborative and pivotal conference for Autistic people, their families and those who support them.
Children’s Link – Calgary & Area Resource Fair for youth and young adults
Online via RemoMark your calendars, Wednesday, April 13 from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. online for the Children’s Link Calgary Resource Fair.
The resource fair is an opportunity for families and caregivers who have youth or young adults with disabilities to connect with community services, resources, and programs in Calgary and area. Visitors will be able to meet with vendors, ask questions, watch videos and receive information… all from the comfort of their home.
Conversations with an awkward spirit: Lived experience with an Aspie
Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online 300, 3820 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaYou're invited to attend this fabulous, free webinar featuring consultant, advocate and self-proclaimed "awkward spirit", Terri Robson. In this session you will hear Terri's personal journey, along with practical information around what you may see in school, the home, and the workplace with neurodiverse individuals. True to her commitment to demystifying what was Asperger Syndrome, […]
Innovations in Autism: Speaker Series
Live StreamYou're invited to attend a Speaker Series of FIVE Keynote addresses, being live-streamed Thursday and Friday, May 5 & 6, 2022. This informative and engaging series is part of an ongoing collaboration that aims to connect researchers from different disciplines and countries by sharing their experiences and exploring future collaborations to innovate and improve the quality of life for individuals on the autism spectrum.
Love in the Digital Age: Online Dating When you Have a Disability
Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online 300, 3820 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaJoin Dr. Alan Martino as he shares stories about the virtual dating experiences of people with developmental and intellectual disabilities along with his research about barriers people with disabilities face in accessing digital dating. In this engaging and informative presentation, you'll also learn tips, strategies and resources people with disabilities can employ to have safe and satisfying online dating experiences.
Worktopia Connects 2022: Neurodiversity in the Workplace – Ask, Listen and Act!
There is growing interest in embracing neurodiversity in the workplace as a competitive advantage. More and more, employers are seeking advice and strategies to help them do so. We've learned that what helps autistic employees to succeed is when employers Ask, Listen and Act. Join us in-person or online for this informative and engaging event and learn how you can leverage the strengths neurodivergent individuals bring to the workplace.
AACUC Board Games Group is Back!
A Little Somethin' Cafe at the Child Development Centre 3820 24 Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaThe Autism Awareness Club at University of Calgary (U of C) is starting up their Board Games Group again!
If you enjoy playing a variety of board games and hanging out with peers, you are invited to join the fun.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)
Celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) with us Friday, December 2 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Atrium at City Hall (800 Macleod Trail SE Calgary, AB). This year’s theme is “It’s more than just a roof over our heads. Shelter is a basic human need; accessible housing should be a basic human right.” This free […]
Autism Awareness Club Art Therapy Event
The Sinneave Family Foundation 300, 3820 24 Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaYou are invited to join Autism Awareness Club UCalgary (AACUC) for an Art Therapy Event! Discover art therapy and learn how Autistic individuals use it as a communication tool to express their thoughts and feelings. Channel your inner artist and practice drawing, colouring and painting. Come join us for this relaxing event, complete with snacks. […]
Join the Fun! Board Games with Autism Awareness Club UCalgary
Child Development Centre 3820 24 Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaThe Autism Awareness Club at University of Calgary (AACUC) is kicking off it's Winter semester board game evenings on January 18, 2023! If you enjoy playing a variety of board games and hanging out with peers, you are invited to join the fun. You don't have to be a U of C student to participate, […]
