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.

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.

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.

The Sinneave Family Foundation 2017 - 2021 Strategic Plan

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.

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!

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).

Opportunities and Policy Levers in Inclusive Employment

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

Policy Snapshot: Neurodiversity and Post-Secondary Education

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

Employer Resource Quick Guide

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

Post-Secondary Planning Guide

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

NEW - Provincial Housing Support Network

Provincial Housing Support Network

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.

Longer Term Considerations

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.

Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bishop's Manor (Calgary)

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

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.

Transitions: Making the Most of your Campus Experience

A comprehensive guide to the post-secondary experience

Legacy on 5th (Calgary)

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

Project REACH Peer Mentor Manual

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

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.

Horizon View (Calgary)

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

Employer Resource List

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

The Need in Alberta

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

Policy Snapshot: Neurodiversity and Employment

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

Policy Snapshot: Neurodiversity and Housing

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

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.

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.