The Housing Continuum Series: Market Housing (Ownership)

The Housing Continuum Series is a 7-part virtual learning series that introduces and discusses the range of housing types typically available in a community. The housing continuum represents an assortment of housing options and types, each critically important for different people at different times.

This session will focus on market housing, specifically ownership in the market. Market Housing is defined as stable private rental and homeownership housing where prices are determined by landlords, developers, and real estate markets without direct subsidies or affordability mandates. Costs fluctuate based on supply, demand, and economic conditions.

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, April 20
6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
Online via Sinneave Connects
There is no cost to attend.

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.

Please note: Advance registration is required through Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub.

If you already have a Sinneave Connects account, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet, click the button that says, “Sinneave Connects” to access the hub and follow these steps:

1. Create a user name
2. Create a password
3. Select “Register”
4. Choose “The Housing Continuum Series: Market Housing (Ownership)” event
5. Click on the, “Enroll” button, and then press Confirm.

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.

The Housing Continuum Series is a 7-part virtual learning series that introduces and discusses the range of housing types typically available in a community. The housing continuum represents an assortment of housing options and types, each critically important for different people at different times.

This session will focus on market housing, specifically rentals. Market Housing is defined as stable private rental and homeownership housing where prices are determined by landlords, developers, and real estate markets without direct subsidies or affordability mandates. Costs fluctuate based on supply, demand, and economic conditions.

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, April 6
6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
Online via Sinneave Connects
There is no cost to attend.

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.

Please note: Advance registration is required through Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub.

If you already have a Sinneave Connects account, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet, click the button that says, “Sinneave Connects” to access the hub and follow these steps:

1. Create a user name
2. Create a password
3. Select “Register”
4. Choose “The Housing Continuum Series: Market Housing (Rentals)” event
5. Click on the, “Enroll” button, and then press Confirm.

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.

The Housing Continuum Series is a 7-part virtual learning series. 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.

This session will focus on affordable housing. Affordable housing is defined as stable home rental or ownership that costs no more than 30% of a household’s gross income. Affordable housing is a broader category that includes both Community Housing and private sector developments. Affordability is maintained through various mechanisms and may include moderate-income households as opposed to strictly low-income residents.

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, March 23
6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
Online via Sinneave Connects
There is no cost to attend.

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.

Please note: Advance registration is required through Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub.

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:

1. Create a user name
2. Create a password
3. Select “Register”
4. Choose “The Housing Continuum Series: Affordable Housing” event
5. Click on the, “Enroll” button, and then press Confirm.

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.

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 fourth session will focus on community housing. 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, March 9
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.

** Advance registration is required through Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub. **

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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:

1. Create a user name
2. Create a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy!)
3. Select “Register”
4. Choose “The Housing Continuum Series: Community Housing” event
5. 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.

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 third session will focus on supportive housing. 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, February 23
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.

** Advance registration is required through Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub. **

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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:

1. Create a user name
2. Create a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy!)
3. Select “Register”
4. Choose “The Housing Continuum Series: Supportive Housing” event
5. 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.

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 second session will focus on transitional housing. 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, February 9
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.

** Advance registration is required through Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub. **

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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:

1. Create a user name
2. Create a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy!)
3. Select “Register”
4. Choose “The Housing Continuum Series: Transitional Housing” event
5. 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.

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. **

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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:

1. Create a user name
2. Create a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy!)
3. Select “Register”
4. Choose “The Housing Continuum Series: Introduction, Homelessness & Emergency Shelters” event
5. 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.

Have you considered independent living for yourself or a family member, but don’t feel confident in what you know or where to start?

You’re invited to join our Housing Specialist and other parents of Autistic adults for an opportunity to meet and share stories about what has–and hasn’t–worked in their housing journeys.

This casual evening of sharing is an opportunity to:

• Benefit from connecting with others who share similar experiences
• Strengthen your support network
• Discuss the housing and support options available for individuals on the spectrum
• Learn about what Sinneave is doing to support Autistics in achieving their housing goals

Thursday, June 26
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
In-person @ The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW)

About the presenter:
John Seigner has been leading the housing initiative at The Sinneave Family Foundation since 2012. He is knowledgeable about the housing industry and rental market in Calgary and is passionate about meeting with individuals and families to assist them along their housing journey.