You are invited to join Amy Tatterton of the Sinneave Family Foundation and Drewe Rowbotham of the Autism Housing Network of Alberta and Autism Edmonton for a candid discussion of emerging trends in housing for neurodiverse Albertans across the province.
Housing is front and center on the Nation’s agenda for public policy. Rural and Urban Albertans are struggling to afford rent or a mortgage. How can we advocate for more affordable housing?
Canada has legislated a need for a National Autism Strategy. How will this call to action affect housing for Autistic Albertans?
What tools and resources can Albertans expect to see which can help ease the difficulty in finding safe, affordable and appropriate housing?
Join us as we discuss the broad context of housing and how it might look for Albertans moving into 2024. Add your voice to the conversation, as together we are shaping public policy.
To reserve your ticket for this virtual “Lunch & Learn” click the button below that says, “What’s New in Housing Virtual Presentation.” When you click the button, you will be directed to an external Eventbrite page where you can secure your spot.
What’s New in Housing Virtual Presentation
About the Presenters:
Drewe Rowbotham is the Housing Coordinator for Autism Edmonton and facilitator and curator of the Autism Housing Network of Alberta (AHNA) with the Autism Society of Alberta. He is also a Board Member of the Autism Independent Living Association (AILA). He is a B. Ed graduate with distinction from the University of Alberta and has been in the business of housing for over 15 years since becoming a “land steward” aka landlord. His professional career as a Housing Navigator began with e4c as an Arts and Education Facilitator in a Group Home for At-Risk Youth. He has since fulfilled numerous roles to support ending homelessness, including: Follow-up Support Worker, Rapid Re-Housing manager, Intensive Case Management manager, Diversion manager and Landlord Relations Specialist. Drewe is pleased to serve autistic and neurodiverse individuals in improving the access to and quality of housing.
Amy Tatterton is the Director of Learning and Connection at The Sinneave Family Foundation. Amy provides leadership to the foundation’s various learning activities and community engagement initiatives. This work helps Sinneave fulfill its mission of reducing barriers and enhancing opportunities for Autistic and neurodivergent youth and adults. Amy holds a Master of Education in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Calgary with a concentration in Educational Research and has personal and professional experience serving the disability community in a variety of environments including sport, post-secondary supports, pediatric behaviour intervention, early childhood learning management and now adulthood transition support.
If you live in Calgary and the surrounding area, you are invited to join The Sinneave Family Foundation, Home Space Society and New Age Services, Inc. for an information session that will help to determine your needs and the options that are available in the Calgary area for supported, affordable housing.
Thursday, May 25, 2023 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
This session is in-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Avenue NW) and free parking is provided. Follow the instructions below to register your license plate onsite at Lot 53.
If you’d like to attend the session but are unable to attend in person, there is a Zoom option also. Click the link below to attend virtually.
If there is specific information you’d like to know, attendees are invited to email questions in advance of the session so the presenters can prepare appropriately.
Please send your queries to housinginfo@sinneavefoundation.org
If you would like more information about this event, please email info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000.
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1. Press the Yellow button beneath the word “Code” on the display.
2. Enter the 5 digit parking code: 54083 (This code is unique to this event only)
3. Press the check mark – the green button beside the yellow buttons.
4. The machine will say Verifying Account and then Personal Account Valid.
5. Enter license plate number when prompted.
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7. Press the green button to confirm.
8. Press yellow to choose monetary amount ($9) *Please note: you will not be charged this amount.
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In recognition of National Housing Day, this webinar will highlight lessons learned over the years by The Sinneave Family Foundation’s (Sinneave) housing team.
Sinneave has worked with autistic adults, families, affordable housing providers and support agencies to help many autistic adults find a home of their own. This presentation will share ideas that promote action to enhance housing opportunities and will be relevant for housing providers, support agencies, autistic/neurodivergent adults and their support networks.
About the Presenters
Carolyn Dudley – Knowledge Exchange Facilitator, The Sinneave Family Foundation
Carolyn has worked at Sinneave in research, policy and housing for many years. In her current role, she interviews autistic adults and their families on the process of finding housing, what works, and what doesn’t work. The knowledge gathered over many years and lessons learned will be beneficial to a wide audience.
John Seigner – Housing Specialist, The Sinneave Family Foundation
For over 10 years, John has helped many adults and their families find affordable and supported housing. John will share examples of the lessons learned through working with autistic adults, affordable housing providers, and support agencies.
This presentation is offered in partnership with Aide Canada and hosted on their platform.
Click here to access the recording on the AIDE Canada website.
About AIDE Canada
The Autism and/or Intellectual Disability Knowledge Exchange Network (AIDE Canada) is a tool to connect members of our community to the information and resources that they need. They deliver credible, reliable, and evidence-informed resources in an unbiased and accessible way. For more information about AIDE Canada, visit their website by clicking the words, AIDE CANADA.
