Article
March 10, 2023

Six Principles to Inform Action

Six Key Principles to Inform Action were developed by Sinneave in collaboration with a team of autistic self-advocates for the purpose of inspiring greater understanding, acceptance, and valuing of autism and neurodiversity.

Article
February 01, 2023

CAHS Report: Autism in Canada: Considerations for Future Policy Development

On May 10, 2022, the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) released its report based on an arms-length Assessment on Autism on the themes of Diversity, Social Inclusion, Diagnosis, Supports, and Services, and Economic Inclusion that was conducted over a 19-month period.

Guide
March 09, 2022

Inclusive Housing Through an Autism Lens 2.0

This one-page resource provides questions for stakeholders to ask when considering a person-centered approach to inclusive housing.

Article
February 02, 2022

The Sinneave Family Foundation 2017 - 2021 Strategic Plan

Guide
January 24, 2022

Communications Guide

Our Communications Guide was commissioned by Autistic experts to offer succinct and actionable ideas and strategies to employ in our work, and to share.

Article
December 15, 2021

Innovative Collaborations: Autism and Affordable Housing Webinar Summary

On November 22nd, in recognition of National Housing Day, Sinneave hosted Innovative Collaborations: Autism & Affordable Housing Webinar via AIDE Canada’s website. A written summary of the webinar is now available!

Article
October 28, 2021

Opportunities and Policy Levers in Inclusive Employment Discussion Summary

The Opportunities and Policy Levers in Inclusive Employment Policy Discussion Summary captures highlights from the webinar about inclusive employment, previously presented in honour of Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM).

Article
October 14, 2021

Opportunities and Policy Levers in Inclusive Employment

View the Opportunities and Policy Levers in Inclusive Employment Infographic and Policy Discussion Primer.

Article
July 22, 2021

Policy Snapshot: Neurodiversity and Post-Secondary Education

View Sinneave's Policy Snapshot focused on neurodiversity and post-secondary education.

Guide
July 20, 2021

Employer Resource Quick Guide

This resource highlights key phases of the employment lifecycle extracted from the Success in the Workplace: Employer Toolkit.

Guide
June 02, 2021

Post-Secondary Planning Guide

This Planning Guide was prepared to help prospective students understand the steps involved in choosing a post-secondary program

Article
May 31, 2021

NEW - Provincial Housing Support Network

Provincial Housing Support Network

Guide
May 30, 2021

Common Types of Housing and Supports Close-Up

This Close Up provides information about some of the common types of housing and supports options in Alberta.

Article
May 30, 2021

Longer Term Considerations

Guide
May 28, 2021

Employer Toolkit

This toolkit consists of fifteen sections and follows the employee life cycle. Many of the sections also contain tools, often in the form of simple checklists, employers can refer to for straightforward and low to no-cost strategies they can implement to support autistic employees throughout their life cycle with the organization.

Article
May 18, 2021

Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)

A is a long-term savings plan to help Canadians with disabilities and their families save for the future

Guide
May 13, 2021

Launch Resource Guide - Under Construction

Thanks for your interest in the Sinneave Family Foundation’s Launch resources. In collaboration with autistics, we are in the process of updating our content to reflect best practices. Stay tuned! In the meantime, if you are looking for information or resources about transitioning in and throughout adulthood, please contact info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403-210-5000 and we would be happy to connect you.

Guide
May 12, 2021

Launch Online - Under Construction

Thank you for your interest in the Sinneave Family Foundation’s Launch resources. In collaboration with autistics, we are in the process of updating our content to reflect best practices. Stay tuned! In the meantime, if you are looking for information or resources about transitioning in and throughout adulthood, please contact info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403-210-5000 and we would be happy to connect you.

Guide
May 11, 2021

Housing: An Alberta Self Advocate Guide by Christopher Whelan

Christopher Whelan talks about the self-advocate guide he wrote on housing that offers a self-advocate perspective.

Article
May 10, 2021

Stairway to STEM

This website hosts resources for autistic students who are transitioning from high school to post-secondary, with an emphasis on the STEM fields.

Guide
April 27, 2021

Thinking About Moving Guide

The Thinking About Moving Guide shares some of Sinneave’s key learnings about things to think about when planning a move.

Article
April 01, 2021

Types of Housing Structures Close-Up

The Housing and Supports Close-Ups are a series designed to be short, easy to ready and provide focused information on specific areas related to housing and supports.

Guide
April 01, 2021

Levels of Support and Funding Close-Up

Many individuals on the autism spectrum need or benefit from some level of support to live independently. This Close-Up describes levels of support and funding in Alberta.

Article
March 03, 2021

Bishop's Manor (Calgary)

Learn about Forward Housing's newest development, Bishop's Manor

Guide
February 06, 2021

Launch into Life! QuickStart Planning Tool

This tool will help you think about life after high school and how to prepare for life as an adult. Available in both English and French.

Guide
November 18, 2020

Transitions: Making the Most of your Campus Experience

A comprehensive guide to the post-secondary experience

Article
November 18, 2020

Legacy on 5th (Calgary)

Legacy on 5th is a 74 unit affordable housing building, owned and operated by HomeSpace

Article
November 10, 2020

Project REACH Peer Mentor Manual

An informative guide for new peer mentors on working with autistic college students

Article
October 21, 2020

A Place in the World Report

A Place in the World is a study that serves as the definitive resource for the housing industry, scholars, direct service providers, policymakers, researchers and other stakeholders.

Article
August 13, 2020

Horizon View (Calgary)

Horizon View is a 210 unit complex that is owned and operated by the affordable housing provider, Horizon Housing

Article
July 20, 2020

Employer Resource List

The Worktopia Employer Resource list includes links and toolkits to support inclusive and autistic-inclusive hiring.

Article
March 01, 2020

The Need in Alberta

Every autistic Albertan has the right to housing that is safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable.

Article
February 05, 2019

Policy Snapshot: Neurodiversity and Employment

View Sinneave's Policy Snapshot focused on neurodiversity and employment.

Article
February 01, 2019

Policy Snapshot: Neurodiversity and Housing

View Sinneave's Policy Snapshot focused on neurodiversity and housing.

Guide
May 02, 2018

Finding Your Way: A College Guide for Students on the Spectrum

This guide is intended to help students with ASD become better prepared for college life and academics.

Guide
February 19, 2018

Worktopia Parent Guide

The Parent Guide© has been developed by The Sinneave Family Foundation as part of the Worktopia Project to support youth and their families as they prepare and plan for employment.

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