December 16 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Benefit from connecting one-on-one with experienced professionals who understand neurodiversity and will help you identify your strengths, interests, and potential career paths. Our goal is to create an individualized, inclusive, and supportive environment where neurodivergent individuals can access resources, gain valuable insights, and enhance their employability, confidence, and career prospects.
Attendees are encouraged to select from available topics to receive tailored guidance or bring other employment-related concerns they may have. Our employment coaches have experience and expertise in:
- Career Exploration
- Cover Letter Writing
- Disclosure & Accommodations
- Interview Prep
- Job Search Strategies
- Resume Building
- Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- 1:1 Facilitator guidance* (Maximum 45 minutes)
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Avenue NW)
Attendees must book an in-person 45-minute appointment with one of our facilitators. There are 3 appointments available from 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. or 3 appointments from 3:15 – 4:00 p.m.
Appointments can be booked on Sinneave Connects. When you click the button that says, “Sinneave Connects” you will be directed to the login page. If you already have an account, just log in as usual. If you don’t have an account, it’s free and easy to set up.
- Create a user name
- Create a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy)
- Select “Register”
- Choose Employment Skills Help Desk Registration – December 16, 2025 and follow the instructions.
Please select a time slot that works for you and click the enroll button. To allow for the greatest participation, participants are limited to one time slot per day. If no sessions are available, that means they are all booked. Please choose an available time slot on a different day.
If you have questions or require assistance with enrolling, please email info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help!
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December 3 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
As parents, guardians, and caregivers; you play an important part in the successful transition of a young adult into the workforce.
Session: Embrace Independence
This in-person session is focused on your transition from the role of, “Manager,” to the role of, “Consultant,” in your relationship with your young adult. You will explore strategies and resources that will help you to empower your young adult and support them in a way that makes sense for both of you throughout this transition. You will also learn how to recognize your own needs and expectations of this process so that you may be able to support yourself through this transition.
In this in-person session, you will learn how to:
- Transition from the role of, “Manager,” to the role of, “Consultant”,
- Find a balance of support for yourself and your young adult through their transition to independence and,
- Build a shared confidence between yourself and your young adult in your new roles.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Avenue NW)
This series introduces you to The Sinneave Family Foundation’s Family Work Readiness Toolkit (FWRT), a practical, strengths-based resource designed to help youth explore their interests, skills, values, and preferred work environments. You will learn how to use the toolkit to guide supportive conversations, set goals, and take meaningful action toward employment success.
Through this series, you will:
- Build confidence in supporting your young adult’s employment journey,
- Learn how to apply the FWRT at home to break the process into manageable steps,
- Explore community resources that complement the toolkit and,
- Connect with other parents and guardians navigating similar experiences.
By the end of the series, you will have a stronger understanding of how to support your young adult’s transition into the workforce with practical tools, shared insight, and a clear starting point.
** Space in this session is limited, and advance registration is required through Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub. If there are no spots available, you can sign up to be placed on a waiting list and a member of our team will reach out to you if spots open up.**
There is no cost to attend these sessions. 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 Building Your Toolbox and Supporting the Transition to Employment: Embrace Independence – December 3, 2025 session.
- Click on the, “Choose session” button, and then press Confirm.
About the Presenter:
Stéphanie Chapman is a Bilingual Online Program Facilitator for the EmploymentWorks program. She has 15+ years of professional experience in the fields of education and disability across the lifespan, and personally as a caregiver. Stéphanie is dedicated to creating inclusive spaces for families of all shapes and sizes to learn and grow together.
If you have questions, please reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.
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December 3 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
This workshop series is for Autistic and neurodivergent individuals who want to build practical skills to understand, respond to, and help prevent bullying. Together, we’ll explore why bullying happens, how to recognize it in different settings (including online and in the workplace), and how it uniquely affects neurodivergent people. These interactive sessions offer hands-on activities to practice strategies in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Please note: This is a skill-building series and not a bullying support group, or a substitute for professional mental health or crisis support.
Participants are strongly encouraged to attend all three in-person sessions for this series which will be held as follows:
Session 1: Understanding Bullying on November 19. Details available here.
Session 2: Building Your Skills on November 26. Details available here.
Session 3: Putting It into Practice on December 3. Details are available on this page.
Session 3: Putting It into Practice
This session will cover the following topics:
- Noticing bullying behaviour in yourself,
- What to do if you witness bullying,
- How to help someone who is being bullied,
- Ways to prevent future bullying,
- Additional supports and anti-bullying resources and,
- Practicing what we’ve learned.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Avenue NW)
In this workshop series, participants will gain the skills and knowledge to:
- Explain the various reasons why bullying occurs and recognize the different forms and locations of bullying, including online and in the workplace,
- Identify the signs and impact of bullying and describe how Autism and bullying are connected,
- Differentiate between bullying, normal conflict, and diagnosis-based discrimination,
- Reflect on their own actions for signs of bullying behaviour,
- Support someone else who is being bullied and try a variety of strategies to reduce the impact of bullying,
- Develop strategies to address and react to a bullying situation and help prevent future bullying and,
- Be aware of supports for emotional coping and healing, and resources for legal/logistical support.
** Space in these sessions are limited, and advance registration is required through Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub. **
There is no cost to attend and 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 Navigating Bullying and Neurodivergence Series – Registration event
- Click on the, “Enroll” button, and then press Confirm. You will be registered for all three sessions in this series. Don’t forget to mark your calendar and attend them all!
About the Presenters:
Tracie Czerkawski is a Learning Strategist at The Sinneave Family Foundation. She has 15+ years of professional experience in education and human services, and a lifetime of lived neurodivergent experience. Tracie aims to create friendly and inclusive learning opportunities where participants feel a sense of belonging.
Mason Jaffray is an Autistic Self-Advocate, currently working as a Program Facilitator at The Sinneave Family Foundation. Mason has taught many of Sinneave’s Skills Groups, such as Acceptance and Commitment Training and Executive Functioning, and finds the skills and ideas in the groups indispensable in his daily life.
If you have questions, please reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call us (403) 210-5000. We’re here to help.
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November 26 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
This workshop series is for Autistic and neurodivergent individuals who want to build practical skills to understand, respond to, and help prevent bullying. Together, we’ll explore why bullying happens, how to recognize it in different settings (including online and in the workplace), and how it uniquely affects neurodivergent people. These interactive sessions offer hands-on activities to practice strategies in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Please note: This is a skill-building series and not a bullying support group, or a substitute for professional mental health or crisis support.
Participants are strongly encouraged to attend all three in-person sessions for this series which will be held as follows:
Session 1: Understanding Bullying on November 19. Details available here.
Session 2: Building Your Skills on November 26. Details are available on this page.
Session 3: Putting It into Practice on December 3. More details are available here.
Session 2: Building Your Skills
This session will cover the following topics:
- Things that contribute to and prevent bullying,
- What to do if you’re being bullied,
- Ways to deal with a bully,
- Ways to cope with bullying, and
- Practicing what we’ve learned.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Avenue NW)
In this workshop series, participants will gain the skills and knowledge to:
- Explain the various reasons why bullying occurs and recognize the different forms and locations of bullying, including online and in the workplace,
- Identify the signs and impact of bullying and describe how Autism and bullying are connected,
- Differentiate between bullying, normal conflict, and diagnosis-based discrimination,
- Reflect on their own actions for signs of bullying behaviour,
- Support someone else who is being bullied and try a variety of strategies to reduce the impact of bullying,
- Develop strategies to address and react to a bullying situation and help prevent future bullying and,
- Be aware of supports for emotional coping and healing, and resources for legal/logistical support.
** Space in these sessions are limited, and advance registration is required through Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub. **
There is no cost to attend and 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 Navigating Bullying and Neurodivergence Series – Registration event
- Click on the, “Enroll” button, and then press Confirm. You will be registered for all three sessions in this series. Don’t forget to mark your calendar and attend them all!
About the Presenters:
Tracie Czerkawski is a Learning Strategist at The Sinneave Family Foundation. She has 15+ years of professional experience in education and human services, and a lifetime of lived neurodivergent experience. Tracie aims to create friendly and inclusive learning opportunities where participants feel a sense of belonging.
Mason Jaffray is an Autistic Self-Advocate, currently working as a Program Facilitator at The Sinneave Family Foundation. Mason has taught many of Sinneave’s Skills Groups, such as Acceptance and Commitment Training and Executive Functioning, and finds the skills and ideas in the groups indispensable in his daily life.
If you have questions, please reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call us (403) 210-5000. We’re here to help.
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November 19 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
This workshop series is for Autistic and neurodivergent individuals who want to build practical skills to understand, respond to, and help prevent bullying. Together, we’ll explore why bullying happens, how to recognize it in different settings (including online and in the workplace), and how it uniquely affects neurodivergent people. These interactive sessions offer hands-on activities to practice strategies in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Please note: This is a skill-building series and not a bullying support group, or a substitute for professional mental health or crisis support.
Participants are strongly encouraged to attend all three in-person sessions for this series which will be held as follows:
Session 1: Understanding Bullying on November 19. Details are available on this page.
Session 2: Building Your Skills on November 26. More details are available here.
Session 3: Putting It into Practice on December 3. More details are available here.
Session 1: Understanding Bullying
This session will cover the following topics:
- Different types and places bullying happens,
- Why bullying happens,
- Autism and bullying,
- Bullying vs. conflict, harassment, and discrimination,
- How bullying affects people and,
- Practicing what we’ve learned.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Avenue NW)
In this workshop series, participants will gain the skills and knowledge to:
- Explain the various reasons why bullying occurs and recognize the different forms and locations of bullying, including online and in the workplace,
- Identify the signs and impact of bullying and describe how Autism and bullying are connected,
- Differentiate between bullying, normal conflict, and diagnosis-based discrimination,
- Reflect on their own actions for signs of bullying behaviour,
- Support someone else who is being bullied and try a variety of strategies to reduce the impact of bullying,
- Develop strategies to address and react to a bullying situation and help prevent future bullying and,
- Be aware of supports for emotional coping and healing, and resources for legal/logistical support.
** Space in these sessions are limited, and advance registration is required through Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub. **
There is no cost to attend and 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 Navigating Bullying and Neurodivergence Series – Registration event
- Click on the, “Enroll” button, and then press Confirm. You will be registered for all three sessions in this series. Don’t forget to mark your calendar and attend them all!
About the Presenters:
Tracie Czerkawski is a Learning Strategist at The Sinneave Family Foundation. She has 15+ years of professional experience in education and human services, and a lifetime of lived neurodivergent experience. Tracie aims to create friendly and inclusive learning opportunities where participants feel a sense of belonging.
Mason Jaffray is an Autistic Self-Advocate, currently working as a Program Facilitator at The Sinneave Family Foundation. Mason has taught many of Sinneave’s Skills Groups, such as Acceptance and Commitment Training and Executive Functioning, and finds the skills and ideas in the groups indispensable in his daily life.
If you have questions, please reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call us (403) 210-5000. We’re here to help.
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November 25 @ 5:00 pm – 6:45 pm
The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is a non-refundable tax credit that can help reduce the amount of taxes owed by a person with a disability or someone who supports them. It is also a gateway benefit that gives access to other programs such as the Canada Disability Benefit and the Registered Disability Savings Plan.
Join Plan Institute for an online webinar that will explain what the DTC is and how to make the best use of it, information about eligibility criteria, misconceptions about the DTC, application tips, and what happens after you apply. The presentation will conclude with a 45 minute Q&A period with a DTC specialist.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
5:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Online via Plan Institute
Please RSVP for this webinar by clicking on the button that says, “RSVP” to let the organizers know, and for you to receive the online webinar link.
If you have questions, please reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.
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November 7 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Financial abuse can take many forms. Persons with cognitive or other functional disabilities can be especially vulnerable to financial abuse. This online webinar aims to inform persons with cognitive disabilities and their caregivers about financial abuse so that it can be stopped or prevented. You will also learn the signs of financial abuse, understand your rights, and know what steps you can take for protection and support.
Join AIDE Canada and The Sinneave Family Foundation for an important and empowering session on recognizing and preventing financial abuse. In addition to the presentation, the presenter will share free and available financial abuse videos, as well as two published guides on the topic for people with cognitive disabilities and their caregivers.
Friday, November 7, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Online via AIDE Canada
Please RSVP for this webinar by clicking on the button that says, “RSVP” to let the organizers know, and for you to receive the online webinar link.
About the Presenter:
Dr. Golnaz Ghaderi is a psychologist working at a private practice in Ottawa. Her doctoral research focused on the knowledge and perspectives of persons with intellectual disabilities and their support providers regarding financial abuse. Dr. Ghaderi has been involved in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities for several years. With her research, she aimed to raise awareness and inform prevention strategies for financial abuse among persons with intellectual disabilities.
If you have questions, please reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.
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November 20 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Navigating the healthcare system can often feel overwhelming — from knowing which provider to see, to preparing for appointments, asking the right questions, and managing follow-up care. To support individuals in these everyday situations, we have developed four new micro-eLearning modules, which are available on Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub:
- Figure Out Who to See,
- Plan for Your Next Health Appointment,
- Communicate Effectively During Appointments, and
- Take Charge of Follow-Up Care.
In this 60-minute session, participants will be introduced to each module, learn how these resources can support them in different stages of the healthcare journey, and how to access them for ongoing use. The session is designed to build awareness of the modules and spark interest in applying them when navigating healthcare.
Thursday, November 20, 2025
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Online via Sinneave Connects
There is no cost to attend this session. 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” and follow these steps:
- Create a user name
- Create a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy!)
- Select “Register”
- Choose the Navigating Healthcare: From Planning to Follow-Up – November 20, 2025 session.
- Click on the, “Choose session” button, and then press Confirm.
About the Presenter:
Ali Skeet is a Learning and Connection Associate at The Sinneave Family Foundation. She delivers the Information and Navigation Service, where she has the pleasure to meet with Autistics and Neurodivergent individuals one-on-one to provide consistent, person-centered information, and help navigate individuals to Sinneave programs and services, and or community-based resources.
If you have questions, please reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.
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November 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
As parents, guardians, and caregivers; you play an important part in the successful transition of a young adult into the workforce.
Session: Ask and Advocate for Your Needs
This in-person session is focused on supporting your young adult to advocate for their needs. You will learn how to identify their support needs, and brainstorm potential solutions they can share with their employer. You will learn how to create a Needs Communication Plan with your young adult so they have a clear idea of what they need to address when they are talking to an employer. You will also learn how to recognize your own needs in your journey to supporting your young adult through their transition into employment.
In this in-person session, you will learn how to:
- Help your young adult identify workplace support needs,
- Help your young adult to identify strategies and supports that will help address these needs, and
- Help your young adult to create a Needs Communication Plan.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
6:00 – 7:30 pm
In-person At The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Avenue NW)
This series introduces you to The Sinneave Family Foundation’s Family Work Readiness Toolkit (FWRT), a practical, strengths-based resource designed to help youth explore their interests, skills, values, and preferred work environments. You will learn how to use the toolkit to guide supportive conversations, set goals, and take meaningful action toward employment success.
Through this series, you will:
- Build confidence in supporting your young adult’s employment journey,
- Learn how to apply the FWRT at home to break the process into manageable steps,
- Explore community resources that complement the toolkit, and
- Connect with other parents and guardians navigating similar experiences.
By the end of the series, you will have a stronger understanding of how to support your young adult’s transition into the workforce with practical tools, shared insight, and a clear starting point.
** Space in this session is limited, and advance registration is required through Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub. If there are no spots available, you can sign up to be placed on a waiting list and a member of our team will reach out to you if spots open up.**
There is no cost to attend and 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 Building Your Toolbox and Supporting the Transition to Employment: Ask and Advocate for Your Needs – November 19, 2025 session.
- Click on the, “Choose session” button, and then press Confirm.
About the Presenter:
Stéphanie Chapman is a Bilingual Online Program Facilitator for the EmploymentWorks program. She has 15+ years of professional experience in the fields of education and disability across the lifespan, and personally as a caregiver. Stéphanie is dedicated to creating inclusive spaces for families of all shapes and sizes to learn and grow together.
If you have questions, please reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call us 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.
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November 5 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
As parents, guardians, and caregivers; you play an important part in the successful transition of a young adult into the workforce.
Session: Plan Ahead for Career Success
This in-person session is focused on supporting your young adult to begin to plan for the future. You will learn how to identify areas for professional growth including creating a plan for ongoing development, and identifying resources and supports that your young adult can reach out to. You will also learn how to recognize your own needs in your journey to supporting your young adult through their transition into employment.
In this in-person session, you will learn how to:
- Help your young adult identify skills that they would like to develop further,
- Help your young adult to identify different supports and resources, and
- Help your young adult to create an Ongoing Development Plan.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Avenue NW)
This series introduces you to The Sinneave Family Foundation’s Family Work Readiness Toolkit (FWRT), a practical, strengths-based resource designed to help youth explore their interests, skills, values, and preferred work environments. You will learn how to use the toolkit to guide supportive conversations, set goals, and take meaningful action toward employment success.
Through this series, you will:
- Build confidence in supporting your young adult’s employment journey,
- Learn how to apply the FWRT at home to break the process into manageable steps,
- Explore community resources that complement the toolkit and,
- Connect with other parents and guardians navigating similar experiences.
By the end of the series, you will have a stronger understanding of how to support your young adult’s transition into the workforce with practical tools, shared insight, and a clear starting point.
** Space in this session is limited, and advance registration is required through Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub. If there are no spots available, you can sign up to be placed on a waiting list and a member of our team will reach out to you if spots open up.**
There is no cost to attend these sessions. 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 Building Your Toolbox and Supporting the Transition to Employment: Plan Ahead for Career Success – November 5, 2025 session.
- Click on the, “Choose session” button, and then press Confirm.
About the Presenter:
Stéphanie Chapman is a Bilingual Online Program Facilitator for the EmploymentWorks program. She has 15+ years of professional experience in the fields of education and disability across the lifespan, and personally as a caregiver. Stéphanie is dedicated to creating inclusive spaces for families of all shapes and sizes to learn and grow together.
If you have questions, please reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.