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SUMMARY:PDD 101
DESCRIPTION:PDD 101\nSaturday\, September 20\n9:00 am  – 12:00 pm | Online\n\nA workshop for caregivers to develop knowledge of Alberta’s government service known as Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD).\n\n“This workshop is an introduction to and overview of PDD for those who may be eligible. You will gain an understanding of the PDD program\, options available for service provision\, and information to determine the best supports for your family.\n\nThis workshop will provide you with:\n1. An understanding of the PDD program’s role in supporting adults with developmental disabilities\n2. Knowledge of available options for service provision – Family Managed Supports (FMS) and PDD Service Providers (agency)\n3. Information to guide you in determining which type of service provision will best suit your family and individual needs.\n\nQuestions?  Contact Miriam (facilitator) at miriam@gatewayassociation.ca\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/pdd-101-10/
CATEGORIES:FRC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250922T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250922T180000
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SUMMARY:Having Difficult Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Having Difficult Conversations    \nMonday September 22\n4:30 pm – 6:00 pm | Online\n\n\nA workshop for people with disabilities and their families on navigating difficult conversations\n\nLet’s get talking!    Having conversations can be hard.   How we communicate with others is important.   During this short ninety minute workshop\, we will explore what conflict is\, how we respond to it and some key principles for good communication.\n\nQuestions? Stacy (facilitator) or Mike (Facilitator) at Stacy@GatewayAssociation.ca or Mike@GatewayAssociation.ca \n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/having-difficult-conversations-9/
CATEGORIES:FRC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250925T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075149
CREATED:20250623T180120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T180120Z
UID:255142-1758823200-1758834000@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Transition to Adulthood - 3 part series\, (3 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:Transition Planning to Adulthood:  \nThursdays \nSept 11 \nSept 18 \nSept 25 \n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Online \n  \nPart 1: Life Transitions \nPart 2 : Visioning\, Planning\, and Valued Roles \nPart 3: Navigating the Systems \n  \nA 3-part workshop series exploring the critical transition to adulthood for 14-20 year-olds and how to create a plan for the future. \nThis is a workshop series for parents/caregivers that engages families in building knowledge when navigating this critical time for 14-20 year olds. \nThis workshop series includes topics on: life transitions\, valued roles in the community\, visioning and planning\, and navigating the systems.   Note: All three workshops must be taken consecutively. \nQuestions? \nYonique Ritch (Facilitator) at yonique@gatewayassociation.ca \nRegister Here
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/transition-to-adulthood-3-part-series-3-of-3/
CATEGORIES:FRC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075149
CREATED:20250529T190315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T190315Z
UID:255075-1759341600-1759352400@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:FMS Admin: Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol
DESCRIPTION:FMS Admin: Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol\nWednesday\, Oct 1\n6-9 pm | Online \n\nA workshop that explores ways to reduce the risk of abuse and how to handle suspicions of abuse (for Family Managed Services Administrators).\n\nThis workshop\, for FMS Administrators\, 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.\n\nNote: This is a mandatory course for FMS Administrators under Family Managed Services with Disability Services.\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Betty (Facilitator) at Betty@GatewayAssociation.ca\n\nRegister here:  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1373398615229?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/fms-admin-abuse-prevention-and-response-protocol-6/
CATEGORIES:FRC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075149
CREATED:20250529T190416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T190416Z
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SUMMARY:More than Just a Job
DESCRIPTION:More than Just a Job\nSaturday\, Oct 4 \n9am-12pm | Online\n\nThis workshop\, for Family Managed Services (FMS) staff\, will help you identify your values and how they apply to your work in supporting others.\nYou will learn how to identify and reduce the risk of abuse\, keep people safe while growing independence\, and building relationships both within the support network and within the community.\nYou will gain skills and tools to excel in your role.\n\nQuestions? Contact Betty (Facilitator) at Betty@GatewayAssociation.ca\n\nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1374654020179?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/more-than-just-a-job-3/
CATEGORIES:FRC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075149
CREATED:20250529T185819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T185819Z
UID:255069-1759860000-1759867200@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Workshop: Visioning & Planning 0-8 years  (1 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:Workshop: Visioning & Planning 0-8 years  \nTuesdays \nOctober 7 \nOctober 14 \nOctober 21 \n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Online  \n  \nA 3-part workshop series that empowers families of children with disabilities up to 8 years old with knowledge\, resources\, and more. \n  \nThis is a workshop for parents/caregivers of children with disabilities from birth-8 years old with knowledge\, resources\, and a sense of direction for the future. \n  \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 (FSCD) age appropriate for families with younger children as well as advocacy and having difficult conversations. \n  \nQuestions? Stacy (facilitator) at stacy@gatewayassociation.ca \nRegister Here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1374678503409?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/workshop-visioning-planning-0-8-years-1-of-3/
CATEGORIES:FRC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251008T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251008T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075149
CREATED:20250529T190545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T200252Z
UID:255079-1759948200-1759955400@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Families Forward: FSCD/FSS: Let's Talk About it!
DESCRIPTION:Families Forward: FSCD/FSS: Let’s Talk About it!\nWednesday October 8th\n6:30 – 8:30pm\nVirtual\n\nHave questions regarding FSCD/FSS? Do you have your agreement in place? Are you looking for next steps or need to ask some questions? Join us to chat about questions that may come out of the FSCD 101 workshop and/or if you’re new to the Disability Services world in Alberta. We will host a safe space to ask questions and if we aren’t sure about the answer\, we’ll help provide tips on where to go to find out. \nQuestions? Contact Yonique at yonique@GatewayAssociation.ca \n\n\nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1374747088549?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/families-forward-tba/
CATEGORIES:FRC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075149
CREATED:20250529T185930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T185930Z
UID:255071-1760464800-1760472000@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Workshop: Visioning & Planning 0-8 years  (2 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:Workshop: Visioning & Planning 0-8 years  \nTuesdays \nOctober 7 \nOctober 14 \nOctober 21 \n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Online  \n  \nA 3-part workshop series that empowers families of children with disabilities up to 8 years old with knowledge\, resources\, and more. \n  \nThis is a workshop for parents/caregivers of children with disabilities from birth-8 years old with knowledge\, resources\, and a sense of direction for the future. \n  \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 (FSCD) age appropriate for families with younger children as well as advocacy and having difficult conversations. \n  \nQuestions? Stacy (facilitator) at stacy@gatewayassociation.ca \nRegister Here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1374678503409?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/workshop-visioning-planning-0-8-years-2-of-3/
CATEGORIES:FRC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075149
CREATED:20250923T214753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T214829Z
UID:255347-1760961600-1760965200@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:FSCD 101
DESCRIPTION:FSCD 101\n FSCD 101 is an introduction to the Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program. \nThe presentation will support families with understanding how to utilize their FSCD agreement and is intended for families that have received their first FSCD agreement. \nPrior to attending the session\, it would be helpful for families to review the Family Package\, sent to you by the Family Support Services (FSS) team\, as we will be referencing this document throughout the session. \nTopics we will be going over include: \n·       the different types of services and supports \n·        reviewing an example agreement \n·        records-keeping and invoicing requirements \n·        and more. \nQuestions? Please connect with Stacy (Facilitator) at Stacy@gatewayassociation.ca \nRegister HERE
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/255347/
CATEGORIES:FRC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075149
CREATED:20250529T190054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T190054Z
UID:255073-1761069600-1761076800@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Workshop: Visioning & Planning 0-8 years  (3 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:Workshop: Visioning & Planning 0-8 years  \nTuesdays \nOctober 7 \nOctober 14 \nOctober 21 \n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Online  \n  \nA 3-part workshop series that empowers families of children with disabilities up to 8 years old with knowledge\, resources\, and more. \n  \nThis is a workshop for parents/caregivers of children with disabilities from birth-8 years old with knowledge\, resources\, and a sense of direction for the future. \n  \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 (FSCD) age appropriate for families with younger children as well as advocacy and having difficult conversations. \n  \nQuestions? Stacy (facilitator) at stacy@gatewayassociation.ca \nRegister Here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1374678503409?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/workshop-visioning-planning-0-8-years-3-of-3/
CATEGORIES:FRC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251021T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075149
CREATED:20250610T131112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T131112Z
UID:255119-1761069600-1761080400@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Transition Planning to Adulthood (Day 1 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:Transition Planning to Adulthood:  \n\nTuesdays\nOct 21 \nOct 28 \nNov 4 \n\n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Online \n\nPart 1: Life Transitions \nPart 2 : Visioning\, Planning\, and Valued Roles \nPart 3: Navigating the Systems \n\nA 3-part workshop series exploring the critical transition to adulthood for 14-20 year-olds and how to create a plan for the future. \nThis is a workshop series for parents/caregivers that engages families in building knowledge when navigating this critical time for 14-20 year olds. \nThis workshop series includes topics on: life transitions\, valued roles in the community\, visioning and planning\, and navigating the systems.   Note: All three workshops must be taken consecutively. \n\nQuestions? \nShelley Meadahl (Facilitator) at shelley@gatewayassocitiaon.ca \nRegister HERE: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1374678503409?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/transition-planning-to-adulthood-day-1-of-3/
CATEGORIES:FRC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251028T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075149
CREATED:20250610T131218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T131218Z
UID:255121-1761674400-1761685200@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Transition Planning to Adulthood (Day 2 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:Transition Planning to Adulthood:  \n\nTuesdays\nOct 21 \nOct 28 \nNov 4 \n\n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Online \n\nPart 1: Life Transitions \nPart 2 : Visioning\, Planning\, and Valued Roles \nPart 3: Navigating the Systems \n\nA 3-part workshop series exploring the critical transition to adulthood for 14-20 year-olds and how to create a plan for the future. \nThis is a workshop series for parents/caregivers that engages families in building knowledge when navigating this critical time for 14-20 year olds. \nThis workshop series includes topics on: life transitions\, valued roles in the community\, visioning and planning\, and navigating the systems.   Note: All three workshops must be taken consecutively. \n\nQuestions? \nShelley Meadahl (Facilitator) at shelley@gatewayassocitiaon.ca
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/transition-planning-to-adulthood-day-2-of-3/
CATEGORIES:FRC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251104T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075149
CREATED:20250610T131353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T131353Z
UID:255123-1762279200-1762290000@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Transition Planning to Adulthood (Day 3 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:Transition Planning to Adulthood:  \nTuesdays\nOct 21 \nOct 28 \nNov 4 \n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Online \n  \nPart 1: Life Transitions \nPart 2 : Visioning\, Planning\, and Valued Roles \nPart 3: Navigating the Systems \nA 3-part workshop series exploring the critical transition to adulthood for 14-20 year-olds and how to create a plan for the future. \nThis is a workshop series for parents/caregivers that engages families in building knowledge when navigating this critical time for 14-20 year olds. \nThis workshop series includes topics on: life transitions\, valued roles in the community\, visioning and planning\, and navigating the systems.   Note: All three workshops must be taken consecutively. \nQuestions? \nShelley Meadahl (Facilitator) at shelley@gatewayassocitiaon.ca
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/transition-planning-to-adulthood-day-3-of-3/
CATEGORIES:FRC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075149
CREATED:20250529T190746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T190746Z
UID:255082-1762365600-1762372800@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Visioning and Planning 9-13 year olds (1 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:Visioning and Planning 9-13 year olds   \n \nWednesdays \nNovember 5\nNovember 12\nNovember 19\n \n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Online \n\nA 3-part workshop series  that empowers families of 9 – 13 year-olds with disabilities with knowledge\, resources\, and more.\n\nThis workshop is for parents/caregivers of 9-13 year-olds with disabilities with knowledge\, resources\, and a sense of direction for the future.\n\nWe will touch on a variety of topics including values and belonging in the community\, visioning and planning\, various transitions during  later elementary school\, IPPs\, navigating various systems (FSCD) age appropriate for families with “tween” age children as well as advocacy and having difficult conversations.\n\nQuestions? Stacy (facilitator) at Stacy@GatewayAssociation.ca\n\nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1374785583689?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/visioning-and-planning-9-13-year-olds-1-of-3-2/
CATEGORIES:FRC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075149
CREATED:20250529T190901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T190901Z
UID:255084-1762970400-1762977600@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Visioning and Planning 9-13 year olds (2 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:Visioning and Planning 9-13 year olds   \nWednesdays \nNovember 5\nNovember 12\nNovember 19\n \n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Online \n\nA 3-part workshop series  that empowers families of 9 – 13 year-olds with disabilities with knowledge\, resources\, and more.\n\nThis workshop is for parents/caregivers of 9-13 year-olds with disabilities with knowledge\, resources\, and a sense of direction for the future.\n\nWe will touch on a variety of topics including values and belonging in the community\, visioning and planning\, various transitions during  later elementary school\, IPPs\, navigating various systems (FSCD) age appropriate for families with “tween” age children as well as advocacy and having difficult conversations.\n\nQuestions? Stacy (facilitator) at Stacy@GatewayAssociation.ca\n\nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1374785583689?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/visioning-and-planning-9-13-year-olds-2-of-3-3/
CATEGORIES:FRC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075149
CREATED:20250529T191133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T191133Z
UID:255088-1762972200-1762981200@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Online Claims Reimbursement Systems Training - FMS
DESCRIPTION:Online Claims Reimbursement Systems Training – FMS\n\nWednesday\, November 12 \n6:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Online\n\nA workshop for Family Managed Services Administrators focused on enhancing your understanding and management of the Online Claims Reimbursement (OCR) system.\n\n This session will address common challenges and streamline your experience with the system\, ensuring you can utilize it confidently and efficiently.\nWorkshop Goals:\n\nUnderstanding the Agreement: Gain a deeper understanding of the FMS agreements and expectations of the OCR system.\nAccessing OCR: Learn the ins and outs of accessing the system effectively\, including navigation tips\, user support resources\, and troubleshooting common issues.\nCreating a Successful Claim: We’ll walk you through the process of creating and submitting claims through the OCR system\, focusing on accuracy and timeliness to ensure successful processing.\nRecord Keeping and Preparing for Reviews: Enhance your skills in maintaining accurate records and preparing for periodic reviews.\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Yonique at Yonique@GatewayAssociation.ca\n\nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1374790267699?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/online-claims-reimbursement-systems-training-fms/
CATEGORIES:FRC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251117T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251117T180000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075149
CREATED:20250923T215726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T215726Z
UID:255350-1763398800-1763402400@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:FSCD 101
DESCRIPTION:FSCD 101\nFSCD 101 is an introduction to the Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program. \nThe presentation will support families with understanding how to utilize their FSCD agreement and is intended for families that have received their first FSCD agreement. \nPrior to attending the session\, it would be helpful for families to review the Family Package\, sent to you by the Family Support Services (FSS) team\, as we will be referencing this document throughout the session. \nTopics we will be going over include: \n·       the different types of services and supports \n·        reviewing an example agreement \n·        records-keeping and invoicing requirements \n·        and more. \nQuestions? Please connect with Stacy (Facilitator) at Stacy@gatewayassociation.ca \nRegister HERE
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/fscd-101-17/
CATEGORIES:FRC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251119T133000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075149
CREATED:20251117T171245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T171245Z
UID:255371-1763553600-1763559000@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Disability in the Media
DESCRIPTION:Disability in the Media\nExplore authentic disability representation in media & learn inclusive practices at our DEAM 2025 session on November 19.\n\n\n\nJoin us on November 19th with Katie MacMillan from Kello Inclusive\, as part of AEFN’s DEAM 2025 Campaign. Disability in the Media invites employers and disability sector professionals to explore how media can move beyond tokenism toward authentic disability representation. \nThe session will examine the historical exclusion of disabled voices in Canadian media\, challenge harmful tropes such as the “Super Crip” and “Tragic Victim\,” and emphasize the importance of cross-disability perspectives and inclusive language. \nAttendees will learn how to identify ableism\, adopt more responsible storytelling practices\, and involve disabled talent at every stage of media creation. Real-world examples from Kello Inclusive will demonstrate what meaningful inclusion looks like in practice\, while practical tools and strategies will help participants evaluate and improve their own media content. \nThe session will conclude with an open Q&A\, reinforcing the call to shift narratives by centering disabled voices and building inclusive\, accessible media from the ground up. \nASL available upon request. \nREGISTER HERE\nKatie is a mother\, leader\, advocate\, and the founder of Kello Inclusive – a talent agency exclusively representing disabled and visibly different talent\, because the beauty of disabilities\, diversities\, and differences deserves to be represented fairly and fully.Katie spent 15 years teaching French\, English\, Psychology\, and Sociology in an Edmonton Public high school before transitioning careers nearly two years ago. Her experience as an educator shaped her passion for equity and inclusion\, but it was her lived experience as the parent of four beautiful children – one of whom lives with Cerebral Palsy – that truly redefined her path. Her daughter’s disability and the many experiences that have come with it sparked Katie’s deep commitment to advocacy\, social justice\, and reimagining representation in media. These experiences are at the heart of why Kello Inclusive exists today: to challenge ableism\, create meaningful opportunities\, and push for authentic\, inclusive storytelling in the entertainment industry.
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/disability-in-the-media/
CATEGORIES:ERC,FRC,MentorAbility Alberta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075149
CREATED:20250529T191033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T191033Z
UID:255086-1763575200-1763582400@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Visioning and Planning 9-13 year olds (3 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:Visioning and Planning 9-13 year olds   \nWednesdays \nNovember 5\nNovember 12\nNovember 19\n \n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Online \n\nA 3-part workshop series  that empowers families of 9 – 13 year-olds with disabilities with knowledge\, resources\, and more.\n\nThis workshop is for parents/caregivers of 9-13 year-olds with disabilities with knowledge\, resources\, and a sense of direction for the future.\n\nWe will touch on a variety of topics including values and belonging in the community\, visioning and planning\, various transitions during  later elementary school\, IPPs\, navigating various systems (FSCD) age appropriate for families with “tween” age children as well as advocacy and having difficult conversations.\n\nQuestions? Stacy (facilitator) at Stacy@GatewayAssociation.ca\n\nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1374785583689?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/visioning-and-planning-9-13-year-olds-3-of-3-3/
CATEGORIES:FRC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075149
CREATED:20250529T191236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T191236Z
UID:255090-1763575200-1763586000@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:PDD 101    
DESCRIPTION:PDD 101     \nWednesday\, November 19\n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Online\n\nA workshop for caregivers to develop knowledge of Alberta’s government service known as Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD).\n\n“This workshop is an introduction to and overview of PDD for those who may be eligible. You will gain an understanding of the PDD program\, options available for service provision\, and information to determine the best supports for your family.\n\nThis workshop will provide you with:\n1. An understanding of the PDD program’s role in supporting adults with developmental disabilities\n2. Knowledge of available options for service provision – Family Managed Supports (FMS) and PDD Service Providers (agency)\n3. Information to guide you in determining which type of service provision will best suit your family and individual needs.\n\nQuestions?  Contact Miriam (facilitator) at miriam@gatewayassociation.ca\n\nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1374826776899?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/pdd-101-11/
CATEGORIES:FRC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075149
CREATED:20250623T180539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T180539Z
UID:255144-1763748000-1763758800@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Transition Planning to Adulthood: Weekend Blitz\, Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Transition Planning to Adulthood:  Weekend Blitz\nFriday\, November 21 \n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nSaturday\, November 22  \n9:00 am – 4:00 pm \nOnline \n  \nCovers the 3 part series in 2 days \nPart 1: Life Transitions \nPart 2: Visioning\, Planning\, and Valued Roles \nPart 3: Navigating the Systems \n  \nA 3-part workshop series exploring the critical transition to adulthood for 14-20 year-olds and how to create a plan for the future. \nThis is a workshop series for parents/caregivers that engages families in building knowledge when navigating this critical time for 14-20 year olds. \nThis workshop series includes topics on: life transitions\, valued roles in the community\, visioning and planning\, and navigating the systems.   Note: All three workshops must be taken consecutively. \nQuestions? \nYonique Ritch (Facilitator) at yonique@gatewayassociation.ca \nRegister Here
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/transition-planning-to-adulthood-weekend-blitz-day-1-3/
CATEGORIES:FRC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075149
CREATED:20250529T191410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T191410Z
UID:255092-1763802000-1763809200@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Accounts and Claims
DESCRIPTION:Accounts and Claims\nThursday\, November 22 \n9:00 – 11:00 AM | Online  \n  \nA 2-hour workshop is tailored for families with FSCD agreements looking to optimize their use of the OCR system. This workshop intended to facilitate an open dialogue on utilizing the OCR system effectively. \nThe training has been developed by FSCD to address four significant challenges facing system users. They are: \n\nUnderstanding the Agreement\nAccessing OCR\nCreating a Successful claim; and\nRecord keeping and preparing for reviews\n\n  \nA Service Roadmap has also been developed to give users a high-level overview of the entire process\, with helpful links at each step to provide further details. \nQuestions? Contact Li (Facilitator) by email Li@gatewayassociation.ca \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1374835192069?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/accounts-and-claims-15/
CATEGORIES:FRC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075149
CREATED:20250623T180625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T180625Z
UID:255146-1763802000-1763827200@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Transition Planning to Adulthood:  Weekend Blitz\, Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Transition Planning to Adulthood:  Weekend Blitz\nFriday\, November 21 \n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nSaturday\, November 22  \n9:00 am – 4:00 pm \nOnline \n  \nCovers the 3 part series in 2 days \nPart 1: Life Transitions \nPart 2: Visioning\, Planning\, and Valued Roles \nPart 3: Navigating the Systems \n  \nA 3-part workshop series exploring the critical transition to adulthood for 14-20 year-olds and how to create a plan for the future. \nThis is a workshop series for parents/caregivers that engages families in building knowledge when navigating this critical time for 14-20 year olds. \nThis workshop series includes topics on: life transitions\, valued roles in the community\, visioning and planning\, and navigating the systems.   Note: All three workshops must be taken consecutively. \nQuestions? \nYonique Ritch (Facilitator) at yonique@gatewayassociation.ca \n 
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/transition-planning-to-adulthood-weekend-blitz-day-2-3/
CATEGORIES:FRC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075149
CREATED:20250529T191504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T191504Z
UID:255094-1764417600-1764428400@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol ( FMS Admin)
DESCRIPTION:Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol ( FMS Admin)\nSaturday\, Nov 29\n12-3pm | Online \n\nA workshop that explores ways to reduce the risk of abuse and how to handle suspicions of abuse (for Family Managed Services Administrators).\n\nThis workshop\, for FMS Administrators\, 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.\n\nNote: This is a mandatory course for FMS Administrators under Family Managed Services with Disability Services.\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Betty (Facilitator) at Betty@GatewayAssociation.ca\n\nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1374851019409?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/abuse-prevention-and-response-protocol-fms-admin-11/
CATEGORIES:FRC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075149
CREATED:20251125T205754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T210033Z
UID:255383-1768415400-1768422600@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Families Forward: Fostering Encouraging and Collaborative Conversations with Decision Makers
DESCRIPTION:Families Forward: Fostering Encouraging and Collaborative Conversations with Decision Makers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6:30 pm – 8:30 pm | Online\n\nLet’s talk about how we as caregivers have conversations with the school\, in health care and with the disability sector for our children with disabilities. Join us for an informal session on this topic!\nLets dive a little deeper into this topic and walk away with some new tools and strategies and come prepared to share some strategies that have worked for you!\n\nHave questions or concerns? Please contact stacy@gatewayassociation.ca 
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/255383/
CATEGORIES:FRC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075149
CREATED:20251205T200250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T200338Z
UID:255396-1769104800-1769115600@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Transition Planning to Adulthood (1 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:Transition Planning to Adulthood \nThursdays \nJan 22 \nJan 29 \nFeb 5 \n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Online \n  \nPart 1: Life Transitions \nPart 2 : Visioning\, Planning\, and Valued Roles \nPart 3: Navigating the Systems \n  \nA 3-part workshop series exploring the critical transition to adulthood for 14-20 year-olds and how to create a plan for the future. \nThis is a workshop series for parents/caregivers that engages families in building knowledge when navigating this critical time for 14-20 year olds. \nThis workshop series includes topics on: life transitions\, valued roles in the community\, visioning and planning\, and navigating the systems.   Note: All three workshops must be taken consecutively. \nQuestions? \nYonique Ritch (Facilitator) at yonique@gatewayassociation.ca \nRegister HERE
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/transition-planning-to-adulthood/
CATEGORIES:FRC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075149
CREATED:20251205T200806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T200806Z
UID:255403-1769245200-1769256000@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Abuse Prevention & Response Protocol ( FMS Admin)
DESCRIPTION:Abuse Prevention & Response Protocol ( FMS Admin)\nSaturday\, January 24\n9 – 12 noon| Online\n\nA workshop that explores ways to reduce the risk of abuse and how to handle suspicions of abuse (for Family Managed Services Administrators).\n\nThis workshop\, designed for FMS Administrators\, provides an understanding of the protocol\, explores ways to reduce the risk of abuse\, identifies types of abuse\, and outlines how to handle situations when abuse is suspected.\n\nNote: This is a mandatory course for FMS Administrators under Family Managed Services with Disability Services.\n\n\nQuestions? Info@gatewayassociation.ca  \n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/abuse-prevention-response-protocol-fms-admin-2/
CATEGORIES:FRC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075149
CREATED:20251205T200454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T200454Z
UID:255399-1769709600-1769720400@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Transition Planning to Adulthood (2 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:Transition Planning to Adulthood \nThursdays \nJan 22 \nJan 29 \nFeb 5 \n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Online \n  \nPart 1: Life Transitions \nPart 2 : Visioning\, Planning\, and Valued Roles \nPart 3: Navigating the Systems \n  \nA 3-part workshop series exploring the critical transition to adulthood for 14-20 year-olds and how to create a plan for the future. \nThis is a workshop series for parents/caregivers that engages families in building knowledge when navigating this critical time for 14-20 year olds. \nThis workshop series includes topics on: life transitions\, valued roles in the community\, visioning and planning\, and navigating the systems.   Note: All three workshops must be taken consecutively. \nQuestions? \nYonique Ritch (Facilitator) at yonique@gatewayassociation.ca
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/transition-planning-to-adulthood-2-of-3-6/
CATEGORIES:FRC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075149
CREATED:20251205T201057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T201057Z
UID:255405-1770228000-1770235200@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Visioning and Planning Birth-13 year olds (1 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:Visioning and Planning Birth-13 year olds   \nWednesdays \nFebruary 4\nFebruary 11\nFebruary 18\n \n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Online \n\nA 3-part workshop series  that empowers families of children ages birth – 13 year-olds with disabilities with knowledge\, resources\, and more.\n\nThis workshop is for parents/caregivers of birth-13 year-olds with disabilities with knowledge\, resources\, and a sense of direction for the future.\n\nWe will touch on a variety of topics including values and belonging in the community\, visioning and planning\, various transitions during  later elementary school\, IPPs\, navigating various systems (FSCD) age appropriate for families with “tween” age children as well as advocacy and having difficult conversations.\n\nQuestions? Stacy (facilitator) at Stacy@GatewayAssociation.ca   \n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/visioning-and-planning-birth-13-year-olds-1-of-3-2/
CATEGORIES:FRC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075149
CREATED:20251205T200550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T200550Z
UID:255401-1770314400-1770325200@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Transition Planning to Adulthood (3 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:Transition Planning to Adulthood \nThursdays \nJan 22 \nJan 29 \nFeb 5 \n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Online \n  \nPart 1: Life Transitions \nPart 2 : Visioning\, Planning\, and Valued Roles \nPart 3: Navigating the Systems \n  \nA 3-part workshop series exploring the critical transition to adulthood for 14-20 year-olds and how to create a plan for the future. \nThis is a workshop series for parents/caregivers that engages families in building knowledge when navigating this critical time for 14-20 year olds. \nThis workshop series includes topics on: life transitions\, valued roles in the community\, visioning and planning\, and navigating the systems.   Note: All three workshops must be taken consecutively. \nQuestions? \nYonique Ritch (Facilitator) at yonique@gatewayassociation.ca
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/transition-planning-to-adulthood-3-of-3-6/
CATEGORIES:FRC
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