Events & Education

Parents/Teens Talk Transition - Workshop Series

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Online - Zoom

This peer led workshop runs for 3 consecutive Saturday mornings starting on February 22/2025 and ending on March 8/2025. It is designed to help parents/caregivers prepare their youth (ages 14-19) for the transition to adult healthcare & services. A peer-facilitated workshop for teens, to help them learn to manage their chronic health condition in a supportive, fun environment with their peers is offered on the same day from 11:00 AM-12:15 PM.

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

Transition to Post Secondary Education for Students with Disabilities

9:30 AM - Noon

Airhart Theatre, Ambrose University,150 Ambrose Circle SW, Calgary, AB

This event is for prospective post-secondary students and their families and is meant to provide an overview of information pertaining to accessing academic accommodations in the post-secondary environment. The event begins with a formal presentation at 9:30 a.m., and addresses topics such as connecting with Accessibility Services offices, the type of medical documentation required, common accommodations in post-secondary, other supports/services available, and disability grant funding. Event attendees are welcome to ask questions during this time. Following the formal presentation, there will be a student panel discussion where attendees get to hear from current post-secondary students about their experiences with using academic accommodations. The event ends with information booths from various post-secondary institutions and community resources. These information booths provide an opportunity for event attendees to speak with and obtain information that is specific to the post-secondary institution they are planning to attend.

Event Registration: Transition to Post-secondary for Students with Disabilities

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.

Transition to Adulthood - Information Videos

Transition to Adulthood Videos

The Transition Team at Easter Seals AB (formerly known as Children's Link) 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