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SUMMARY:Visioning and Planning for Families with Children Birth-8 Years Old (4 of 4)
DESCRIPTION:Visioning and Planning for Families with Children Birth-8 Years Old \nWednesdays \nApril 12 \nApril 19 \nApril 26 \nMay 3 \n6pm – 8pm | Zoom \nA 4-part workshop series that empowers families of children with disabilities up to 8 years old with knowledge\, resources\, and more. \nJoin our 4-part workshop series that empowers parents/caregivers of children with disabilities from birth-8 years old with knowledge\, resources\, and a sense of direction for the future. \nWe will touch on a variety of topics including values and belonging in the community\, visioning and planning\, various transitions during early elementary school\, navigating various systems age appropriate for families with younger children as well as advocacy and having difficult conversations. \nFor accommodations and questions\, please connect with Stacy@GatewayAssociation.ca \nRegister HERE
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/visioning-and-planning-for-families-with-children-birth-8-years-old-4-of-4/
CATEGORIES:FRC
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SUMMARY:Understanding Disability in Alberta
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Disability in Alberta \nMonday\, May 8 \n12pm -1pm | Zoom \nA workshop for those who would like information about disability and initial government programs that can be accessed in Alberta \nThis workshop is for caregivers and professionals to gain knowledge and bring awareness about services that support those with disabilities in Alberta. \nTopics include: defining disability\, available government disability services\, eligibility\, and understanding and accessing forms. \nFor accommodations and questions\, please connect with Kristina@gatewayassociation.ca \nRegister HERE
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/249148/
CATEGORIES:FRC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230509T210000
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SUMMARY:Families Forward\, Under 18
DESCRIPTION:Families Forward\, Under 18 \nTuesday\, May 9 \n7pm – 9pm | Zoom \nMonthly meeting for families with children under 18 with disabilities. \nWhere families can connect with other families\, learn from one another\, and explore issues that are important\, such as schooling\, leadership\, and community and government support. \nMay topic: \nJoin us and with FUNctional Therapy! \nWe love to support clients and families in many environments! We see clients at Functional Place in St. Albert\, at home\, in schools\, parks\, and community settings. \nOur team of therapists value COLLABORATION and FUN while providing evidence based treatment to children. We walk with clients on their journey as simple or as complicated as it is – we honor the process and find ways to bring a wholistic and safe approach into our sessions. \nWhether it is through FSCD\, Jordan’s Principle\, schools or privately\, we have experienced therapists in all areas and enjoy the creativity that comes with partnering with families all across Alberta. \nFor accommodations and questions\, please connect with Stacy@GatewayAssociation.ca \nRegister HERE \nFT Postcard
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/families-forward-under-18-7/
CATEGORIES:FRC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230513T120000
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CREATED:20221028T171813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T171813Z
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SUMMARY:Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol (FMS Staff)
DESCRIPTION:Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol (FMS Staff)         \nSaturday\, May 13 \n9am – 12pm | Zoom \nA workshop that explores ways to reduce the risk of abuse and how to handle suspicions of abuse (for Family Managed Services staff). \nThis workshop\, for FMS staff\, provides an understanding of the protocol\, explores what can be done to reduce the risk of abuse\, identifies types of abuse\, and how to handle situations when abuse is suspected. \nFor accommodations and questions\, please connect with Betty@GatewayAssociation.ca \nRegister HERE \n 
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/abuse-prevention-and-response-protocol-fms-staff-2/
CATEGORIES:FRC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230513T160000
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SUMMARY:Visioning and Planning for Families with Youth 13-15 Years Old
DESCRIPTION:Visioning and Planning for Families with Youth 13-15 Years Old \nSaturday\, May 13 \n9am -4pm | Zoom \nJoin our 1 day event\, covering a 4-part workshop series that engages families in discussions for their 13-15 year olds with developmental disabilities with knowledge\, resources\, and a sense of direction for the future. \nWe will touch on a variety of topics including values and belonging in the community\, visioning and planning\, various transitions during junior high school\, navigating various systems age appropriate for families. \nFor accommodations and questions\, please connect with Kristina@GatewayAssociation.ca \nRegister HERE
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/visioning-and-planning-for-families-with-youth-13-15-years-old/
CATEGORIES:FRC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230515T130000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Disability in the Transitioning Years
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Disability in the Transitioning Years             \nMonday\, May 15 \n12pm – 1pm | Zoom \nA workshop that provides an overview of supports available to youth who are transitioning to adulthood. \nThis workshop is for caregivers and professionals to gain knowledge and bring awareness about services that support those with disabilities in Alberta. \nFor accommodations and questions\, please connect with Kristina@GatewayAssociation.ca \nRegister HERE
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/understanding-disability-in-the-transitioning-years-4/
CATEGORIES:FRC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230517T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230517T210000
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CREATED:20221028T172115Z
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SUMMARY:Families Forward\, I have an ISP? Now what?
DESCRIPTION:Families Forward\, I have an ISP? Now what? \nWednesday\, May 17 \n7pm – 9pm | Zoom \nMonthly meeting for families with loved ones with disabilities who have completed an Individual Support Plan. \nWhere families can connect with other families and share resources for individuals with disabilities. We will explore ISP strategies and outcomes. \nFor accommodations and questions\, please connect with Kristina@GatewayAssociation.ca \nRegister HERE
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/families-forward-i-have-an-isp-now-what-6/
CATEGORIES:FRC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230522T120000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Disability: Community Resources
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Disability: Community Resources \nMonday\, May 22 \n12pm – 1pm | Zoom \nA workshop that explores community and government resources for adults with disabilities \nThis workshop is for caregivers and professionals who are supporting an adult with a disability to ensure the proper supports are accessed for them to live a good life. The workshop will empower participants with the knowledge they need to begin planning for adulthood and seniorhood. \nTopics include: guardianship\, trusteeship\, aging caregivers\, resources in the community\, and self advocates. \nFor accommodations and questions\, please connect with Kristina@GatewayAssociation.ca \nRegister HERE
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/understanding-disability-community-resources-5/
CATEGORIES:FRC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230525T090000
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SUMMARY:Mayors Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join Gateway Association and the GEDI Hub as we celebrate our 10th annual Mayor’s Luncheon event with our biggest and most impactful event yet!  \nThe 10th Anniversary Mayor’s Luncheon will bring together Municipal Government leaders from across Alberta\, as well as Business and Employment Inclusion Service Providers to engage\, learn and explore collaborative strategies to fast-track EDI and create inclusive workplace cultures that includes Albertans with disabilities. \nWith workforce demographics shifting\, and our workforce becoming more diverse\, NOW is the time for workplaces to lean in and build their knowledge and capacity to create inclusive workplaces. At minimum 22% of the working-age population\, disability is not an equity-deserving group that can be ignored. Workers with disabilities\, and the publicly-funded service providers that support them\, can have a profound impact on workplace EDI capacity and ‘coach’ more inclusive workplace cultures. \nGateway’s Mayor’s Luncheon will provide an impactful\, dynamic event that connects workplace leaders with employment inclusion thought\, leaders and diverse talent pools to ignite a paradigm shift in how we approach talent attraction\, inclusive recruitment and workforce development. \nFutureproof your workplace – join us to build the knowledge\, capacity and connections required to create inclusive workplace cultures and attract talent – while also improving employment outcomes for Albertans with disabilities. \nProgram Itinerary:\n9:30 – 11:30am – Service Provider Learning Opportunities\n11:30 – 1:00pm – Lunch\, Mayor’s Luncheon Commemoration\, Panel Discussion\n1:30 – 3:30pm – Leading Inclusion Session and Round-Table\n3:45pm – Cocktails/Networking \nClick here to book your hotel
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/mayors-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:ERC,FRC,MentorAbility Alberta
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230525T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230525T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T204323
CREATED:20221028T172456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T172521Z
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SUMMARY:Families Forward\, Over 18
DESCRIPTION:Families Forward\, Over 18     \nThursday\, May 25 \n7pm – 9pm | Zoom \nMonthly meeting for families with loved ones over 18 with disabilities. Where families can connect with other families\, learn from one another\, and explore issues that are important\, such as housing\, relationship building\, and community and government supports. \nFor accommodations and questions\, please connect with Betty@GatewayAssociation.ca \nRegister HERE
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/families-forward-over-18-7/
CATEGORIES:FRC
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