This tool will help you think about life after high school and how to prepare for life as an adult.
Autism Campus Prep is a post-secondary preparedness course for autistic individuals planning to enroll in a post-secondary program.
EmploymentWorks is an employment readiness program designed for autistic and neurodiverse individuals over the age of 15, who are seeking support to find and keep a job. The program is currently offered in-person and online. The EW Self-Paced eLearning program is perfect for people who want the flexibility and convenience of learning at their own pace and schedule.
The Thinking About Moving Guide shares some of Sinneave’s key learnings about things to think about when planning a move. Click here to find out more.
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This one-page resource provides questions for stakeholders to ask when considering a person-centered approach to inclusive housing.
Our Communications Guide was commissioned by Autistic experts to offer succinct and actionable ideas and strategies to employ in our work, and to share.
On November 22nd, in recognition of National Housing Day, Sinneave hosted Innovative Collaborations: Autism & Affordable Housing Webinar via AIDE Canada’s website.
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!
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).
View a recording of the Opportunities and Policy Levers in Inclusive Employment webinar, presented live online in honour of Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) on October 13, 2021.
View the Opportunities and Policy Levers in Inclusive Employment Infographic and Policy Discussion Primer.
View Sinneave's Policy Snapshot focused on neurodiversity and post-secondary education.
This resource highlights key phases of the employment lifecycle extracted from the Success in the Workplace: Employer Toolkit.
Hire for Talent is an awareness campaign for employers to increase confidence when hiring persons with disabilities.
This Planning Guide was prepared to help prospective students understand the steps involved in choosing a post-secondary program
Provincial Housing Support Network
This Close Up provides information about some of the common types of housing and supports options in Alberta.
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.
This handbook was written for autistic students by autistic students on their college experience
A is a long-term savings plan to help Canadians with disabilities and their families save for the future
The Resource Guide was designed with core content that relates to transition planning and includes a resources appendix that contains material and resources geographically relevant to Calgary/ Alberta.
Launch Online offers free online training modules that help individuals and families get started on creating a plan for the transition to adulthood.
Christopher Whelan talks about the self-advocate guide he wrote on housing that offers a self-advocate perspective.
This website hosts resources for autistic students who are transitioning from high school to post-secondary, with an emphasis on the STEM fields.
The Thinking About Moving Guide shares some of Sinneave’s key learnings about things to think about when planning a move.
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.
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.
This video provides an overview of the five Launch Program domains and highlights the experiences of parents and children with autism as they have transitioned from adolescence to adulthood.
Learn about Forward Housing's newest development, Bishop's Manor
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.
Trista Carey, a partner from the law offices of Schnell, Hardy and Jones, LLP in Alberta presents on the subject of “Estate Planning for Families of Special Needs Children”
A comprehensive guide to the post-secondary experience
Legacy on 5th is a 74 unit affordable housing building, owned and operated by HomeSpace
An informative guide for new peer mentors on working with autistic college students
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.
A video regarding the need for affordable housing and supports and the step-by-step process of how the Horizon View and Legacy on 5th projects came together
Horizon View is a 210 unit complex that is owned and operated by the affordable housing provider, Horizon Housing
Corey Walker, was interviewed about his work in creating an employer resource that would support the creation of more inclusive work environments for autistic individuals.
The Worktopia Employer Resource list includes links and toolkits to support inclusive and autistic-inclusive hiring.
Every autistic Albertan has the right to housing that is safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable.
In this presentation, parents familiarize themselves with the concept of readiness and key predictors for successful independent living.
View Sinneave's Policy Snapshot focused on neurodiversity and employment.
View Sinneave's Policy Snapshot focused on neurodiversity and housing.
This guide is intended to help students with ASD become better prepared for college life and academics.
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.
This video discusses different housing and living arrangements as well as the expectations and realities of parents regarding their children’s adult living situations.
This video provides information on the long-term legal status and financial stability for autistic children whose parents wonder, “What will happen after I’m gone?” as well as the importance of planning and networking.
This video summarizes various struggles that may be experienced when interacting with others and the importance of these social interactions and experiences as adults.
This video discusses physical and mental health considerations during transition into adulthood.
This video provides an overview of the learning process that goes hand in hand with finding the right pathway to further education or employment.
