Events & Education

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 17/2026 and ending on October 24/2026. 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. The teen sessions are designed 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.

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Online (Zoom)

This workshop, for families of patients (ages 14-15 years) from AB Children's Hospital, will provide guidance and support for the transition from pediatric to adult care & services. It offers information about PDD (Persons with Developmental Disabilities), AB Disability Income Assistance (DIA), Canada Disability Benefit (CBD), Adult Home Care, Co-Decision Making, and Guardianship & Trusteeship. It is designed to help families from AB Children's Hospital feel less stressed and more confident as they get ready for their child's transition to adult services.

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

Transitioning to Adulthood: A Workshop for Parents/Guardians of Youth with Disabilities (ages 14-15 years)

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Online (Zoom)

This workshop, for families of patients (ages 14-15 years) from AB Children's Hospital, will provide guidance and support for the transition from pediatric to adult care & services. It offers information about PDD (Persons with Developmental Disabilities), AB Disability Income Assistance (DIA), Canada Disability Benefit (CBD), Adult Home Care, Co-Decision Making, and Guardianship & Trusteeship. It is designed to help families from AB Children's Hospital feel less stressed and more confident as they get ready for their child's transition to adult services.

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

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.