Do you wonder what The Sinneave Family Foundation is all about and what we do?
Allow us to introduce ourselves.
On Thursday, January 18, 2024 from 12 to 1 pm, we are giving an engaging presentation to Autism Society Alberta’s network of Family Resource Centres. You can register for this FREE, online and virtual 1-hour presentation and get to know us a little better.
To reserve your spot, click on the button below that says “Get to know us.”
The button will redirect you to an Eventbrite site sponsored by Autism Society Alberta’s Family Resource Centres.
Are you or your child Autistic/neurodivergent and 15 and older? This presentation is for you! In the hour together we share who The Sinneave Family Foundation is, our programs and services including Launch + Skills, Information and Navigation, and EmploymentWorks as well as many more!
We look forward to sharing about how we can support Autistic and neurodivergent youth and adults with the major life transitions they are facing. We will also share about our upcoming hybrid presentations and workshops which are always available on our Events Calendar. We will also leave time at the end of the presentation to answer any questions you have about who we are or what we do. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Your presenters for the event are:
Nabeeha Nadeem is a Learning and Connection Associate at The Sinneave Family Foundation. She is a part of the Information and Navigation services where she has the pleasure to meet with Autistics and neurodivergent individuals one on one providing consistent, person-centered information, and navigating individuals to Sinneave programs and services and/or community-based resources. She has a Bachelors of Science in Psychology from the University of Calgary and loves to bake and volunteer in the community outside of work.
Marcela Montes-Lobos serves a dual role at The Sinneave Family Foundation, 60% as part of the EmploymentWorks program and the other 40% as a Program and Services Associate. The EmploymentWorks portion consists of providing employment preparedness training and support, combined with job sampling and hands-on experience to Autistic adults and persons with disabilities. As part of her role as the Program and Services Associate, she partakes in Information and Navigation services as well.
We love being out in the community, meeting people face-to-face AND we love talking about autism and the programs & services we offer to support autistic and neurodivergent youth and adults in Calgary and beyond to THRIVE!
On Wednesday, October 11 we get to do BOTH!
Join us at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room at Village Square Leisure Centre for a brief presentation all about Sinneave.
Learn about our organization and the programs and services we offer, including:
- Information & Navigation meetings
- Launch + Skills, individualized life skills coaching
- Autism: Building Understanding, Empowering Action
- EmploymentWorks
- Skills Groups
- Autism Campus Prep
- Sinneave Connects, and
- Learning & Connection Activities
Attendees will have opportunity to ask questions and engage with our charming Learning & Connection staff in a safe and welcoming environment.
Village Square Leisure Centre, Community Room
2623 56 Street NE in Calgary
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
There is no registration required, just drop-in! If you know people in the Calgary area who might benefit from learning more about our organization, please spread the word.
If you have questions about this presentation, please email us at info@sinneavefoundation.org or call us at 403 210-5000.
About the Presenters:
Amy Tatterton (she/her) is the Director of Learning and Connection for the Sinneave Family Foundation. She provides leadership to Sinneave’s community education and engagement initiatives with a goal of reducing barriers and enhancing opportunities for autistic youth and adults. Amy holds a Master of Education in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Calgary with a focus in Educational Research and has specific interest in neurodivergence and co-occurring mental health concerns. Amy was born and raised in Calgary and has personal and professional experience in environments that support neurodivergent individuals–like sport, post-secondary supports, pediatric behaviour intervention, early childhood learning management and now, supporting youth in the transition to adulthood. When she’s not working, Amy loves to spend time outside – golfing, skiing, camping and hiking.
Jay Haukenfrers (she/her) is the Learning and Connection Coordinator for the Sinneave Family Foundation. She oversees Sinneave’s Information & Navigation service, which provides resources to self-advocates, parents and professionals. Jay also supports with Learning and Connection activities, including community engagement, presentations, workshops and digital content. Jay has a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus in music and psychology. She has had the honour of supporting diverse vulnerable populations in many ways for more than 10 years. She has worked with families and children in crisis, young people with disabilities pursuing post-secondary education, adults with disabilities and co-occurring health challenges, and now, with autistic and neurodivergent youth and adults in the transition to adulthood. Outside of work, Jay enjoys long walks in the forest, baking and crocheting her next blanket!