Looking for work? Join our Drop-in Employment Support sessions every Wednesday from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Avenue NW) or Online via Sinneave Connects.
Bring your resumes and cover letters, your curiosity and your questions, and connect with a team of professionals who understand neurodiversity and will help identify strengths, interests, and potential career paths. Receive personalized guidance and learn more about how to successfully navigate the job search journey and the world of work.
Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive environment where neurodivergent individuals can access resources, gain valuable insights, and enhance their employability, confidence and career prospects. See the calendar events for more details and to access Sinneave Connects.
Autism and Affordable Housing: Promoting Action by Sharing Lessons Learned
AIDE Canada Platform AND In-person at The Ability Hub 3820 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaIn recognition of National Housing Day, Sinneave's housing team is sharing the many lessons learned over a decade of assisting autistic adults to find homes of their own. This presentation will be of interest to autistics, their support networks, and affordable housing and service providers. Don't miss it!
Communication Workshop – Establishing Social Connection: 5 Pro-tips for successful social relationships
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaMeeting new people and making friends isn't always easy. In this session, we'll share 5 tips you can practice and use when it comes to making friends and maintaining social relationships.
#ExperienceAutism In-person Drop-in Session
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaThe key to success starts with a conversation. See first-hand the benefits of an #ExperienceAutism conversation. Join us at one of two drop-in sessions (in-person or virtual) to #experience this easy and effective way to reduce barriers to success that autistics face in employment, education and independent living.
Communication Workshop – Conversation 101: How to discover what you have in common with others
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaDo you find small talk challenging? Do you sometimes find it difficult to connect with people and find common things to talk about? In this session, we'll cover the basics of conversation and offer tips and strategies to assist you in finding common ground and talking points with others.
#ExperienceAutism Virtual Drop-in Session
Online via ZoomThe key to success starts with a conversation. See first-hand the benefits of an #ExperienceAutism conversation. Join us at one of two drop-in sessions (in-person or virtual) to #experience this easy and effective way to reduce barriers to success that autistics face in employment, education and independent living.
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 […]
Communication Workshop – Handling Disagreements: Top tips for keeping your cool
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaDo you get frustrated when someone disagrees with you? Do you find it difficult to stay calm and composed? In this session, we'll talk about conflict and share the top tips to help you keep your cool when you're in the middle of a disagreement and strategies to help you work through it.
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 […]
Autism Learning Series for Educators (Session 1)
Back by popular demand, we are pleased to offer a 3-part, virtual Autism Learning Series for Educators, in partnership with Calgary Regional Consortium. There is no cost for this series which will provide teachers, educational assistants, guidance counsellors and anyone who works with autistic students the opportunity to gain a better understanding of autism and neurodiversity, learn about and discuss realistic and attainable strategies to support these students in the classroom, and shine a spotlight on the potential these students bring to learning environments that highlight ability over deficit.
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 […]
