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Launch + Skills Spotlight on Marin – December 2020 Marin joined the Launch + Skills program in September of 2019. She came into the program with the vision of developing her independent living skills through practice and development of household management skills and skills surrounding employment. In regards to her goals, Marin has made extraordinary […]

Board Games Group Night The Autism Awareness Club at UCalgary and the Board Games Group are co-hosting an upcoming board games night on Tuesday, December 8th from 6:30-8:30pm. Click here to RSVP/Register.  For more information email boardgamesgroup2020@gmail.com

Participate in Research: Workplace disability disclosure decisions among youth and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder Principal Investigator: Dr. Sally Lindsay Centre for Leadership: Participation & Inclusion Are you a youth or young adult with autism? Consider participating in a study about youths’ experiences and needs related to disability disclosure decisions at work. What is […]

The December 2020 Aspires Meeting is tonight–December 3rd at 7pm on Zoom!  See below for details: FMS, PDD Funding Coming to Calgary Adam Withers, Program Director of Residential Services for ENTRUST will outline their plans to bring PDD funding, FMS, supported housing to Calgary.       Forward Housing Bridgeland Exciting new independent living opportunities […]

November 22nd was National Housing Day! National Housing day acknowledges the work done by hundreds of organizations and thousands of people working across Canada with a shared vision that everyone has a place to call home. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the work that still needs to be done. Did you know […]

Upcoming AIDE Canada Webinar: Navigating the Social Network Super Highway Having social networks is part of who we are as human beings. They play a significant role in most areas of our daily life. For adults on the autism spectrum, creating and maintaining meaningful social connections can often feel difficult, confusing, and overwhelming. This presentation […]

Launch + Skills Spotlight on Amanda – November 2020 Amanda joined the Launch + Skills program in the fall of 2019 with the goal of finding employment and learning how to navigate the challenges that life brings to us all. Amanda came to the program with a list of personal successes such as a certificate […]

Corey Walker, Project Lead, for Success in the Workplace: Strategies from Autistic Employees Toolkit is presenting at Canadian Professional Human Resource (CPHR) British Columbia and Yukon, Diversity and Inclusion Symposium and Showcase on November 13th. He will be in a virtual Exhibitor Hall providing short presentations on the toolkit, which includes data from both a […]

There will not be an Aspires meeting for the month of November. If you have questions about Aspires please visit aspires.ca or send an email to: housinginfo@sinneavefoundation.org.

The Future of Autism Supports & Services in Alberta Virtual Town Hall – “Let’s work together to preserve Alberta’s established culture of supporting our most vulnerable citizens.” Autism Calgary and Autism Edmonton are inviting individuals and families from the autism community to join one of their upcoming Town Halls to discuss the future of autism […]

2020 Kids Brain Health Virtual Conference New and Emerging Ways of Connection (November 9-13, 2020)   The first-ever Kids Brain Health Network Virtual Conference is coming your way. With sessions across four days, the KBHN Conference will focus on these challenges and innovative solutions along with the vital role of technology, innovation and policy decision-making […]

COVID-19 has placed an undue burden on post-secondary students with disabilities (undergraduate university, graduate university, college, cégep, and high school students entering a post-secondary institution) who were already facing immense socio-cultural and operational accessibility challenges before the pandemic. Particular challenges include rising tuition fees and a lack of transitional support for online learning such as […]

Mindfulness Groups for Parent/Sibling and Autistic Adult Study York University and CAMH have been researching how to support parents/siblings and autistic adults. As part of this research, they are holding a free web-based mindfulness group for autistic adults and their parents/siblings to participate in together to learn ways to cope with stress. Mindfulness groups will be […]

The 2nd Annual Dr. Susan Carpenter Education Day for Developmental Disabilities Mental Health  is now a FREE VIRTUAL CONFERENCE! The Conference will occur over 2 Afternoons, and accessible via Zoom: Nov 20th 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. MST Nov 27th 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. MST Click here or on the image below for PDF […]

Virtual Calgary Resource Fair 2020 – For Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities The transition from youth to adult services can be a challenging process. Information, education, and support can make things easier! Community Agency representatives will provide information on: Recreation Education Health Equipment Advocacy Housing Transportation Day Programs Spirituality Counselling & Support Legal & […]