Events & Education

Transitioning to Adulthood: A Workshop for Parents/Guardians of Youth with Disabilities

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Online

This workshop will provide guidance and support for families caring for youth with disabilities, ages 15 years and older. It offers information about PDD (Persons with Developmental Disabilities), AISH (Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped), Guardianship & Trusteeship, and is designed to help families feel less stressed and more confident as they get ready for their child's transition to adulthood. 

For more information or to register, call 403-955-7252 or email wellonyourway@ahs.ca.

Supporting Healthy Relationships: Parent and Caregiver Workshop

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

In-Person at The Ability Hub (#300, 3820 24 Avenue NW, Calgary, AB) or Online via Microsoft Teams

A 90-minute hybrid workshop facilitated by the Centre for Sexuality, for parents and caregivers of children with autism. The goal of this session is to provide parents and caregivers with information and sexual health resources that support their Autistic children & youth to build healthy relationships.

For more information, or for the link to the online webinar, visit Sinneave Family Foundation Events.

Transitioning to Adulthood: A Workshop for Parents/Guardians of Youth with Disabilities

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Online

This workshop will provide guidance and support for families caring for youth with disabilities, ages 15 years and older. It offers information about PDD (Persons with Developmental Disabilities), AISH (Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped), Guardianship & Trusteeship, and is designed to help families feel less stressed and more confident as they get ready for their child's transition to adulthood. 

For more information or to register, call 403-955-7252 or email wellonyourway@ahs.ca.

Parents/Teens Talk Transition - Workshop Series

10:00 AM - Noon

Alberta Children's Hospital - 28 Oki Drive NW, Calgary, AB

This peer led workshop runs for 2 consecutive Saturday mornings starting on October 18/2025 and ending on October 25/2025. It is designed to help parents/caregivers prepare their youth (ages 14-19) for the transition to adult healthcare & services. We offer a simultaneous peer-facilitated workshop for teens, to help them learn to manage their chronic health condition in a supportive, fun environment with their peers.

For more information or to register, call 403-955-7252 or email wellonyourway@ahs.ca.

Building Your Toolbox & Supporting the Transition to Employment

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The Ability Hub - #300, 3820 24 Ave NW, Calgary, AB

This 2-part workshop series will introduce parents or caregivers of Autistic or neurodivergent youth to The Sinneave Family Foundation’s Family Work Readiness Toolkit (FWRT). This is a practical, strengths-based resource designed to help youth explore their interests, skills, values, and preferred work environments. Parents/caregivers will learn how to use the toolkit to guide supportive conversations, set goals, and take meaningful action toward employment success. Sessions will be held on September 10 (Consider Different Work Options), and September 24 (Finding Your Workplace Strengths).  

For more information or to register, visit the Sinneave Family Foundation website, email info@sinneavefoundation.org, or call 403-210-5000.

Employment Skills Help Desk

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

The Ability Hub - #300, 3820 24 Ave NW, Calgary, AB 

An opportunity for Autistic individuals to connect one-on-one with experienced professionals who understand neurodiversity, and will help attendees identify strengths, interests and potential career paths. 45-minute appointments with an Employment Coach will be offered on September 9 and September 23.

For more information, or to schedule a 45-minute appointment on September 9 or 23, visit Employment Skills Help Desk, or call 403-210-5000.

EmploymentWorks

In-person or Online

EmploymentWorks is a proven program that offers employment preparedness training and support, combined with job sampling and hands-on experience to autistic adults and persons with disabilities. The program is designed for individuals who want to enter or return to the workforce, and who are willing to develop and practice the skills needed to support employment success. The program is currently offered in two formats: In-Person or Online.

To register for or learn more about the EmploymentWorks program, check out their website, or call 1-888-733-7976.

Social Communication: Drop-In Workshops

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Online - Sinneave Connects

These weekly sessions are designed to provide Autistic or neurodivergent individuals with opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. Each session covers a different aspect of social communication, providing information, as well as tips and strategies to help in day-to-day social situations. Participants can attend all workshops or only those that interest them the most. Sessions include:

• Establishing Social Connections - September 3
• Strategies for Using Electronic Communication - Sept 10
• Handling Disagreements and Keeping Your Cool - Sept 18
• The Art of Non-verbal Communication - September 23

For more information or to register for a session, visit Communication Drop-In Workshops on the Sinneave Family Foundation Events page.

Transition to Adulthood - Information Videos

Transition to Adulthood Videos

The Transition Team at Easter Seals AB provides guidance and support for families caring for youth with disabilities who are transitioning into adulthood. The videos on their webpage provide useful information about PDD (Persons with Developmental Disabilities), AISH (Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped), Guardianship & Trusteeship. These videos are offered to help families feel less stressed and more confident as their children with disabilities enter adulthood.

For more information about transitioning to adulthood for youth with disabilities, visit the Easter Seals AB website or call them at 403-235-5662.