Do you want to find a job, but don’t know where or how to start? Our Drop-in Employment Support Sessions run weekly on Wednesdays from February 8 – May 17. Each week, we’ll help you tackle the various aspects of the job search journey, from career exploration and resume building to practicing interview skills and talking about disclosure. Check out the calendar for dates and topics.
Join the Fun! Board Games with Autism Awareness Club UCalgary
Child Development Centre 3820 24 Avenue NW, Calgary, AlbertaThe Autism Awareness Club at University of Calgary (AACUC) is hosting Board Game evenings through the Winter semester! 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, but attendees are asked […]
Microsoft Office 101 – Learn the Basic Functions of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, AlbertaWe live in a digital age. More and more, we need basic computer knowledge and skills in order to be successful in life, especially in the areas of education and employment. At Sinneave, we are passionate about removing barriers so that autistic youth and adults can thrive in their every day lives. Providing practical strategies […]
Skills Group: Executive Functioning (Week 5)
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, AlbertaSelf-advocates and individuals who identify as autistic are invited to attend this six-week Skills Group focused on Executive Functioning (EF). We will discuss and practice skills including: Cognitive Flexibility, Getting Started, Staying Present, Bringing your Anxiety along for the Ride, and Organization/Planning.
Communication Workshop – Conversation 101: How to discover what you have in common with others
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, AlbertaDo 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.
Drop-in Employment Support – Cover Letter Writing
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, AlbertaWe are delighted to introduce Employment Drop-in Sessions for 2023. Designed specifically for Autistic and Neurodivergent individuals, these sessions aim to provide a space for learning and practicing essential pre-employment skills on an as-needed basis.
Skills Group: Acceptance & Commitment Training (ACT) – Week 5
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, AlbertaAcceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) is an evidence-based approach that uses mindfulness and other strategies and experiences to reduce the impact of difficult or unpleasant thoughts and feelings. The goal of ACT is to help you learn through experience how to strengthen your mind and create psychological flexibility.
Autism & Women: Discussing how Diagnosis & Differences Make us Distinctive
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, AlbertaWe are pleased to offer our first Exploration Session designed especially for women! Autism & Women: Discussing how Diagnosis & Differences Make us Distinctive. We know that historically and still today, autistic women continue to be under- and mis-diagnosed. While it was originally thought the ratio of autistic males to females was 4:1, research now […]
Spectrum of Love – Love comes in many forms
Trolley 5 Brewpub 728 17 Avenue SW, Calgary, AlbertaAn 18+ mixer celebrating that love comes in many forms, relationships and connections.
Skills Group: Executive Functioning (Week 6)
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, AlbertaSelf-advocates and individuals who identify as autistic are invited to attend this six-week Skills Group focused on Executive Functioning (EF). We will discuss and practice skills including: Cognitive Flexibility, Getting Started, Staying Present, Bringing your Anxiety along for the Ride, and Organization/Planning.
Communication Workshop – Handling Disagreements: Top tips for keeping your cool
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, AlbertaDo 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.
