The University of Calgary Autism Awareness Club is hosting a Movie Night!!!
Take a break from studying and join them for an evening of snacks, drinks and fun!
Thursday, April 11
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
at The Sinneave Family Foundation
300, 3820 24 Ave NW
All are welcome! You don’t have to be a member or university student to participate, you just need to enjoy meeting and spending time with great people!
RSVP to autismawarenessucalgary@gmail.com so organizers know how many people to plan for.
You’re invited to the Autism Awareness Club UCalgary’s last event of the semester – TRIVIA NIGHT!!!
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
at The Sinneave Family Foundation
300, 3820 24 Ave NW
All are welcome – you don’t have to be a member or a university student to participate. You just need to love having fun with a great group of people!
If you have a specific area of knowledge you want to be included in the selection of topics, please let the organizers know when you RSVP.
Email autismawarenessucalgary@gmail.com to let them know you’re coming BEFORE April 23.
YYC World Autism Acceptance Day is April 2!
YYC World Autism Awareness (& Acceptance) Day (YYC WAAD) in Calgary has grown to be the largest of its kind in Canada! 2024 marks the 11th annual celebration and we are excited to celebrate, raise awareness and promote acceptance everywhere. The event is free for all ages, and you are invited!
Hosted by Autism Calgary and Autism Aspergers Friendship Society (AAFS) Calgary, this event brings together local leading autism- and disability-serving agencies and educational organizations, all onsite showcasing their programs and services.
You can expect food trucks, facing painting, an art station, and performers on the spectrum during the event. Plus…we’re planning a few new things that will appeal to young adults too–be sure to come check it out!
Wear Gold or represent your favourite local sports team!
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Calgary Stampede Youth Campus (1302 6th Street SE)
This is an outdoor event (rain, snow, and shine), so feel free to bring lawn chairs if seating is a priority for you!
If you have any questions and/or are interested in a sponsorship, donations or vendor table please contact yycwaad@aafscalgary.com
Register in advance to help organizers to know how many people to plan and prepare for: https://www.generoussolutions.com/e/world-autism-awareness-day-2024-820
Did you know that visualizing life events and outcomes can increase your confidence?
Research shows that imagining or “seeing” yourself succeed helps you believe that it can–and will–happen. When you imagine taking steps through an event or activity and it goes well, your mind and body get ready to take those steps in real life.
In this great session, we’ll discuss the importance of visualization and how it helps to create a positive self-image. Participants will learn about the power of thought and imagination and how increased confidence can help you take reasonable action steps towards making the vision and goals for your life a reality. Attendees will also be creating vision boards to take home.
Vision boards are tactile and visual tools to help you visualize and set goals around your education, career, family, relationships, and more. The images you choose can help you better envision what you’d like your life to look like. Creating a vision board can help you figure out what’s really important to you, which can help to inform your future steps. Displaying your vision board in a place where you regularly see it can be a great reminder of those things in your daily life.
You’re invited to join us Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
Due to the interactive nature of this event, it is offered in-person only at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Avenue NW)
As spaces are limited, registration for this session is required and takes place on Sinneave Connects, our online Learning Hub. If you already have a Sinneave Connects account, just log in as usual and enroll in the course. If this is the first time you’ve used Sinneave Connects, you will need to create a free account. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.
Reserve your spot today by clicking the button below that says, “Visioning: Creating a Blueprint for your Life – Nov 16.”
“Visioning: Creating a Blueprint for your Life – Nov 16”
If you have questions or need help navigating Sinneave Connects, please email us at info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help!
P.S. This session pairs perfectly with our Goal Setting: Creating a Blueprint for your Life session on November 23, 2023. To find out more about that session, visit the event page by clicking on the words, Goal Setting.
P.S. Did you know we have a quick access button to Sinneave Connects on the upper right corner of our Homepage? Once you have a Sinneave Connects account, you can go directly to the portal and see what’s new!
Autism Asperger’s Friendship Society and Autism Calgary are joining forces to host another fun-filled, family friendly event at the Calgary Stampede Youth Campus (1302 6th Street SE) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Watch our social media channels for more details coming soon.
In the meantime, if you’re able to volunteer for this event, your support is welcome. The more the merrier! Please reach out to yycwaad@aafscalgary.com
When we read or search about autism, one thing we likely notice is that a lot of the information focuses on terms that have a negative connotation. Words like “inflexible,” “rigid,” or “lack of.” But we know that the medical model and definition of autism doesn’t tell the whole story and we are passionate about doing what we can to change the narrative.
In this free, one-hour session, we will celebrate the positive traits and characteristics associated with autism, by viewing them through a strength-based lens. Participants will have an opportunity to share and discuss their own positive traits, enhancing their understanding and empowering them to continue changing the language around autism.
Join us Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24th Avenue NW)
This is an in-person event, but there is a virtual option if getting to the event in person is a barrier to attendance. To access the virtual event on our Sinneave Connects online learning hub, click the button below that says, Autistic & Awesome Virtual Link.
When you click the button, you will be directed to the Sinneave Connects log-in screen. If you have already created your free account, just log in! If this is your first time visiting our new online learning portal, you’ll need to create a FREE account. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3..
If you need support navigating Sinneave Connects, or have any questions about this Exploration Session, please reach out by emailing info@sinneavefoundation.org or calling us during business hours at 403 210-5000.
