February 5 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Communication can feel effortless one moment and confusing or frustrating the next. Many different factors can make conversations run smoothly (or lead to misunderstandings).
Participants will have an opportunity to understand why miscommunication happens and feel more confident navigating it. We’ll explore topics like:
- What is really happening when we communicate
- Common reasons for miscommunication
- How to anticipate and prevent misunderstandings
- How to address and repair miscommunication when it happens
Thursday, February 5
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW)
There is no cost to attend this drop-in workshop
This workshop is designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. Participants will be provided with information, tips, and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations.
About the Presenter:
Kristen Coglon is a Life Skills Coach at The Sinneave Family Foundation, with more than 10 years working in the Human Services field. Her experiences have been working with individuals across the lifespan, and she has gained valuable skills and knowledge that contribute to her daily work. Kristen is a passionate and empathetic person who is happy to be a listening ear, supportive coach and an advocate for Autistic and neurodivergent adults.
If you have questions, reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.
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February 5 @ 6:45 pm – 7:45 pm
You’ve probably heard the word “Self-advocacy” before, but do you know what it is and how to do it?
Self-advocacy is expressing your needs and preferences in a way that ensures your voice is heard in the decisions that impact your life. An important first step to self-advocacy is understanding the barriers you face and the strengths you bring to each situation.
In this session, you will have the opportunity to practice everything you have learned to date. When you have an understanding of what’s important to you, you can communicate clearly, set boundaries, and confidently make decisions that align with your beliefs and goals.
Thursday, February 5, 2026
6:45 – 7:45 p.m.
Online via Sinneave Connects
This free, virtual workshop is hosted on Sinneave Connects, our online learning portal. Sinneave Connects is FREE, but you must register an account to use it.
If you already have a Connects account, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet, it’s easy! Click the button below that says “Sinneave Connects” to access the portal and follow these steps:
- Create a user name
- Create a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy)
- Select “Register”
- Choose the Self-advocacy Workshop: Finding Your Voice – Feb. 5 course to access the virtual link.
This session is one of three drop-in workshops designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn about self-advocacy and practice skills essential to learning to speak up for yourself confidently. Each workshop covers different aspects of self-advocating and provides information, tips and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations.
As these sessions build on each other, attending all three is recommended, but not required.
If you have questions or if you need help navigating Sinneave Connects, email info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403-210-5000. We’re here to help!
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January 29 @ 6:45 pm – 7:45 pm
You’ve probably heard the word “Self-advocacy” before, but do you know what it is and how to do it?
Self-advocacy is expressing your needs and preferences in a way that ensures your voice is heard in the decisions that impact your life. An important first step to self-advocacy is understanding the barriers you face and the strengths you bring to each situation.
In this session, our facilitator will provide tips and strategies for:
- Practicing communicating your needs to others
- Effectively starting conversations about your needs
- Building confidence in communicating your needs
Thursday, January 29
6:45 – 7:45 p.m.
Online via Sinneave Connects
This free, virtual workshop is hosted on Sinneave Connects, our online learning portal. Sinneave Connects is FREE, but you must register an account to use it.
If you already have a Connects account, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet, it’s easy! Click the button below that says “Sinneave Connects” to access the portal and follow these steps:
- Create a user name
- Create a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy)
- Select “Register”
- Choose the Self-advocacy Workshop: Starting the Conversation – Jan. 29 course to access the virtual link.
This session is one of three drop-in workshops designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn about self-advocacy and practice skills essential to learning to speak up for yourself confidently. Each workshop covers different aspects of self-advocating and provides information, tips and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations.
As these sessions build on each other, attending all three is recommended, but not required.
Part Three – Finding Your Voice – Thursday, February 5
This session will provide practical tips and strategies to help negotiate and discuss how you can have your needs met in your current environment. We will also have an opportunity to summarize and apply everything we have learned up to this point.
If you have questions or if you need help navigating Sinneave Connects, email info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403-210-5000. We’re here to help!
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January 22 @ 6:45 pm – 7:45 pm
You’ve probably heard the word “Self-advocacy” before, but do you know what it is and how to do it?
Self-advocacy is expressing your needs and preferences in a way that ensures your voice is heard in the decisions that impact your life. An important first step to self-advocacy is understanding the barriers you face and the strengths you bring to each situation.
In this session, you will learn what self-advocacy is and how can it benefit you. It will also help you understand your strengths and some of the barriers you face, which will enhance your ability to self-advocate.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
6:45 – 7:45 p.m.
Online via Sinneave Connects
This free, virtual workshop is hosted on Sinneave Connects, our online learning portal. Sinneave Connects is FREE, but you must register an account to use it.
If you already have a Connects account, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet, it’s easy! Click the button below that says “Sinneave Connects” to access the portal and follow these steps:
- Create a user name
- Create a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy)
- Select “Register”
- Choose the Self-advocacy Workshop: Knowing Yourself – January 22 course to access the virtual link.
This session is one of three drop-in workshops designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn about self-advocacy and practice skills essential to learning to speak up for yourself confidently. Each workshop covers different aspects of self-advocating and provides information, tips and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations.
As these sessions build on each other, attending all three is recommended, but not required.
Part Two – Starting the Conversation – Thursday, January 29
Building on what we learned in Workshop 1, this session will provide tips and strategies for you to practice communicating your needs with others, as well as how you can effectively start conversations about your needs.
Part Three – Finding Your Voice – Thursday, February 5
Concluding what we learned in Workshops 1 and 2, this session will provide practical tips and strategies to help negotiate and discuss how you can have your needs met in your current environment. We will also have an opportunity to summarize and apply everything we have learned up to this point.
If you have questions or if you need help navigating Sinneave Connects, email info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403-210-5000. We’re here to help!
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January 5 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Applications for the February – March 2026 Acceptance & Commitment Training (ACT) Skills Group are now closed. This group will run virtually for 8 weeks, starting Thursday, February 5 through Thursday, March 26.
For more information about our Skills Groups, please visit our website by clicking here.
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March 4 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Thanks to those that participated in the pilot of Living the Good Life, a peer-facilitated drop-in for newly diagnosed or self-diagnosed, and late-identified Autistic and neurodivergent adults. We appreciated the opportunity to learn alongside you and to explore what this offering could look like.
Sinneave often pilots new ideas as part of our work as a hub for innovation and discovery. This means we sometimes test approaches and then adjust or pivot as we learn more about where we can have the greatest impact in alignment with our strategy.
As part of our ongoing work to learn and adapt our programs and services, we will not be continuing Living the Good Life at this time.
For those who participated in the pilot and are interested in staying connected, we encourage you to make use of Your Time Your Way as a “third space” — a place outside of work, home, or school where you can spend time, connect with others, or simply be in the space in a way that works for you. While there will no longer be formal planning and facilitation for Living the Good Life, the space remains available for people to connect on their own and spend time together if they wish.
In addition, there are several other community spaces where you may find connections and support. We have included a list of those in an attachment.
Thank you again for being part of this pilot and for the openness and contributions you made to the group.
Sinneave will continue to offer a wide variety of activities and opportunities through our events calendar, programs, and services for people to connect, engage, and take steps toward their goals and desired futures.
Want to chat? Feel free to book an Information & Navigation meeting.
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February 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Thanks to those that participated in the pilot of Living the Good Life, a peer-facilitated drop-in for newly diagnosed or self-diagnosed, and late-identified Autistic and neurodivergent adults. We appreciated the opportunity to learn alongside you and to explore what this offering could look like.
Sinneave often pilots new ideas as part of our work as a hub for innovation and discovery. This means we sometimes test approaches and then adjust or pivot as we learn more about where we can have the greatest impact in alignment with our strategy.
As part of our ongoing work to learn and adapt our programs and services, we will not be continuing Living the Good Life at this time.
For those who participated in the pilot and are interested in staying connected, we encourage you to make use of Your Time Your Way as a “third space” — a place outside of work, home, or school where you can spend time, connect with others, or simply be in the space in a way that works for you. While there will no longer be formal planning and facilitation for Living the Good Life, the space remains available for people to connect on their own and spend time together if they wish.
In addition, there are several other community spaces where you may find connections and support. We have included a list of those in an attachment.
Thank you again for being part of this pilot and for the openness and contributions you made to the group.
Sinneave will continue to offer a wide variety of activities and opportunities through our events calendar, programs, and services for people to connect, engage, and take steps toward their goals and desired futures.
Want to chat? Feel free to book an Information & Navigation meeting.
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February 4 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Thanks to those that participated in the pilot of Living the Good Life, a peer-facilitated drop-in for newly diagnosed or self-diagnosed, and late-identified Autistic and neurodivergent adults. We appreciated the opportunity to learn alongside you and to explore what this offering could look like.
Sinneave often pilots new ideas as part of our work as a hub for innovation and discovery. This means we sometimes test approaches and then adjust or pivot as we learn more about where we can have the greatest impact in alignment with our strategy.
As part of our ongoing work to learn and adapt our programs and services, we will not be continuing Living the Good Life at this time.
For those who participated in the pilot and are interested in staying connected, we encourage you to make use of Your Time Your Way as a “third space” — a place outside of work, home, or school where you can spend time, connect with others, or simply be in the space in a way that works for you. While there will no longer be formal planning and facilitation for Living the Good Life, the space remains available for people to connect on their own and spend time together if they wish.
In addition, there are several other community spaces where you may find connections and support. We have included a list of those in an attachment.
Thank you again for being part of this pilot and for the openness and contributions you made to the group.
Sinneave will continue to offer a wide variety of activities and opportunities through our events calendar, programs, and services for people to connect, engage, and take steps toward their goals and desired futures.
Want to chat? Feel free to book an Information & Navigation meeting.
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January 21 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Thanks to those that participated in the pilot of Living the Good Life, a peer-facilitated drop-in for newly diagnosed or self-diagnosed, and late-identified Autistic and neurodivergent adults. We appreciated the opportunity to learn alongside you and to explore what this offering could look like.
Sinneave often pilots new ideas as part of our work as a hub for innovation and discovery. This means we sometimes test approaches and then adjust or pivot as we learn more about where we can have the greatest impact in alignment with our strategy.
As part of our ongoing work to learn and adapt our programs and services, we will not be continuing Living the Good Life at this time.
For those who participated in the pilot and are interested in staying connected, we encourage you to make use of Your Time Your Way as a “third space” — a place outside of work, home, or school where you can spend time, connect with others, or simply be in the space in a way that works for you. While there will no longer be formal planning and facilitation for Living the Good Life, the space remains available for people to connect on their own and spend time together if they wish.
In addition, there are several other community spaces where you may find connections and support. We have included a list of those in an attachment.
Thank you again for being part of this pilot and for the openness and contributions you made to the group.
Sinneave will continue to offer a wide variety of activities and opportunities through our events calendar, programs, and services for people to connect, engage, and take steps toward their goals and desired futures.
Want to chat? Feel free to book an Information & Navigation meeting.
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January 26 @ 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm
The Housing Continuum Series is a 7-part virtual learning series offered in 2026. The housing continuum is the range of housing types typically available in a community. It represents an assortment of housing options and types, each critically important for different people at different times.
The first session will focus on homelessness and emergency shelters. Participants attending these sessions will strengthen their knowledge of the housing options in their community and understand how each part of the housing continuum works. They will also increase their understanding of how different types of housing can be welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for Autistic and neurodivergent people.
Monday, January 26, 2026
6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
Online via Sinneave Connects
This series will walk participants through each part of the housing continuum and provide real examples within Calgary. The sessions are designed to help people build their understanding of how housing works, what options exist, and how different housing environments can support Autistic and neurodivergent adults to live well in their communities.
There is no cost to attend these sessions and you can attend them all, or just the ones that seem interesting to you.
** Space in these sessions are limited, and advance registration is required through Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub. **
Sinneave Connects is free, but you need to register for an account to use it.
If you already have a Sinneave Connects account, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet, it’s easy! Click the button that says, “Sinneave Connects” to access the hub and follow these steps:
- Create a user name
- Create a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy!)
- Select “Register”
- Choose “The Housing Continuum Series: Introduction, Homelessness & Emergency Shelters” event
- Click on the, “Enroll” button, and then press Confirm. Don’t forget to mark your calendar and attend!
About the Presenter:
Amy Tatterton is the Director of Learning and Connection at The Sinneave Family Foundation. Amy has a degree in Disability Studies and a Master of Education in Educational Research. She has worked in the disability services sector for over 15 years is passionate about systems-level changes that promote more neuroinclusive communities.
If you have questions, reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call (403) 210-5000. We’re here to help.