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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260114T203000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T040436
CREATED:20251205T200250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T200338Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T040437
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T040437
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:20260525T040437
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T040437
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T040437
CREATED:20251205T201215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T201215Z
UID:255407-1770832800-1770840000@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Visioning and Planning Birth-13 year olds (2 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 
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/visioning-and-planning-birth-13-year-olds-2-of-3-2/
CATEGORIES:FRC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T040437
CREATED:20251205T201553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T201553Z
UID:255411-1770834600-1770841800@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Families Forward:  Caregiver Education by YMCA Family Connect 
DESCRIPTION:Families Forward:  Caregiver Education by YMCA Family Connect\n\nWednesday February 11 \n6:30 – 8:30pm \nVirtual \nQuestions? Contact Yonique at yonique@GatewayAssociation.ca \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/families-forward-caregiver-education-by-ymca-family-connect/
CATEGORIES:FRC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T040437
CREATED:20251205T201304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T201304Z
UID:255409-1771437600-1771444800@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Visioning and Planning Birth-13 year olds (3 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   
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/visioning-and-planning-birth-13-year-olds-3-of-3-2/
CATEGORIES:FRC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T040437
CREATED:20260217T202203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T181553Z
UID:255775-1772024400-1772031600@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Stepping Stones Edmonton Info Session (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Stepping Stones Information Session (Hybrid: In-Person or Online)\nJoin us for a hybrid information session to learn more about Stepping Stones\, a City of Edmonton–funded\, community-based pilot program for adults aged 18–35 who are navigating systemic barriers in Edmonton. \nYou can attend virtually or in person at our Edmonton office. \n🕐 1:00 PM – Doors open for in-person guests to connect with our team and each other\n🕜 1:30 PM – Presentation begins (virtual and in-person)\n🗣 Following the presentation – Stay for questions\, conversation\, and connection \nThis session will provide an overview of:\n• Who the program is for\n• What participants can expect\n• How to get involved\n• Time for Q&A and discussion \nStepping Stones takes a preventive\, strengths-based approach — helping participants build stability\, confidence\, and meaningful connections before challenges become harder to manage. \nProgram participants will have opportunities to: \n• Navigate complex systems such as housing\, income supports\, and healthcare\n• Build practical life skills relevant to their current situations\n• Develop their voice\, story\, and self-advocacy strategies\n• Explore identity\, strengths\, and personal leadership\n• Strengthen connections to supportive community networks\n• Engage in workshops\, coaching\, and cultural storytelling practices \nStepping Stones is designed to feel safe\, responsive\, and empowering for adults with layered and intersectional lived experiences. We intentionally reduce entry barriers and welcome individuals who have been historically underserved or excluded from mainstream systems. \nThis information session is open to:\n• Potential participants\n• Community partners\n• Support workers\n• Anyone interested in learning more \nAttend in person or online — we look forward to connecting with you.\nIf you have questions or concerns\, please connect with Victoria@gatewayassociation.ca \nRegister HERE
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/stepping-stones-project-edmonton-info-session/
CATEGORIES:ERC,FRC,MentorAbility Alberta
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260311T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260311T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T040437
CREATED:20251205T202642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T202642Z
UID:255415-1773253800-1773261000@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Families Forward: Topic TBD
DESCRIPTION:Families Forward: Topic TBD\nWednesday March 11\n6:30 – 8:30pm\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/families-forward-topic-tbd-2/
CATEGORIES:FRC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260313T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T040437
CREATED:20260130T135653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T135653Z
UID:255605-1773424800-1773435600@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Transition Planning to Adulthood:  Weekend Blitz (day 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Transition Planning to Adulthood:  Weekend Blitz\nFriday\, March 13 \n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm \n  \nSaturday\, March 14 \n9:00 am – 4:00 pm \nOnline \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. \n  \nQuestions? \nYonique Ritch (Facilitator) at yonique@gatewayassociation.ca \nREGISTER HERE 
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/transition-planning-to-adulthood-weekend-blitz-day-1-of-2/
CATEGORIES:FRC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T040437
CREATED:20260130T135759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T135759Z
UID:255607-1773478800-1773504000@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Transition Planning to Adulthood:  Weekend Blitz (day 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Transition Planning to Adulthood:  Weekend Blitz\nFriday\, March 13 \n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm \n  \nSaturday\, March 14 \n9:00 am – 4:00 pm \nOnline \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. \n  \nQuestions? \nYonique Ritch (Facilitator) at yonique@gatewayassociation.ca \nREGISTER HERE 
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/transition-planning-to-adulthood-weekend-blitz-day-2-of-2/
CATEGORIES:FRC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260318T193000
DTSTAMP:20260525T040437
CREATED:20260121T182119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T182119Z
UID:255600-1773856800-1773862200@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Having Difficult Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Having Difficult Conversations    \nWednesday March 18\n6:00-7:30 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) at Stacy@GatewayAssociation.ca\nRegister here:  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1981220970255?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/having-difficult-conversations-10/
CATEGORIES:FRC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T040437
CREATED:20251205T201809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T201809Z
UID:255413-1773856800-1773867600@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Finding the Right Staff (FMS)
DESCRIPTION:Finding the Right Staff (FMS)\nWednesday\, March  18\n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Online\n\n\nA workshop for Family Managed Services Administrators covering your roles and responsibilities as an employer.\n\nThis workshop\, for Family Managed Services Administrators only\,  looks at using your vision plan to identify appropriate supports to help achieve your family member’s goals. You will learn how the Individual Support Plan is used to help your staff create valued roles and enhance community connections.\n\nThis workshop will provide you with:\n\n1. Your role and responsibilities as a Funds Administrator/Family Managed Services Administrator\n2. Interviewing and hiring staff\n3. Conflict resolution and staff retention\n\nQuestions? Contact Yonique at yonique@gatewayassociation.ca\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/finding-the-right-staff-fms-4/
CATEGORIES:FRC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260323T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T040437
CREATED:20260123T174630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T174630Z
UID:255602-1774288800-1774299600@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Abuse Prevention & Response Protocol ( FMS Admin)
DESCRIPTION:Abuse Prevention & Response Protocol ( FMS Admin)\nMonday\, March 23 \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). \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. \nNote: This is a mandatory course for FMS Administrators under Family Managed Services with Disability Services. \nQuestions? Info@gatewayassociation.ca \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1981438949236?aff=oddtdtcreator \n 
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/abuse-prevention-response-protocol-fms-admin-3/
CATEGORIES:FRC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T040437
CREATED:20260224T143106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T143106Z
UID:255789-1775757600-1775764800@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Visioning and Planning for Families with Children 0-13 Years Old\, (1 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:Visioning and Planning for Families with Children 0-13 Years Old\n\nA 3-part workshop series that empowers families of 0 – 13 year-olds with disabilities with knowledge\, resources\, and more.\n*Workshop information is for Alberta Residents\n*Workshop is delivered in English\n\nWednesdays\nApril 9\nApril 16\nApril 23\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. This workshop is for parents/caregivers of birth-13 year-olds with disabilities with knowledge\, resources\, and a sense of direction for the future. We 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? Please connect with Li (facilitator) at Li@GatewayAssociation.ca\nFriendly reminders:\n\n\nPlease add the dates to your calendar! Reminders will be sent for the first session (April 9) only.\n\nPlease plan to join at the start time. Participants may not be admitted 15 minutes after the event has started or events maybe cancelled after 15 minutes if there are no participants.\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/visioning-and-planning-for-families-with-children-0-13-years-old-1-of-3/
CATEGORIES:FRC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T040437
CREATED:20260224T142405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T142405Z
UID:255783-1776276000-1776286800@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Transition Planning to Adulthood: 3-Part Series
DESCRIPTION:Transition Planning to Adulthood:\n  \nWednesdays \nApr 15 \nApr 22 \nApr 29 \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? \nYonique Ritch (Facilitator) at yonique@gatewayassociation.ca \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/transition-planning-to-adulthood-3-part-series/
CATEGORIES:FRC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T040437
CREATED:20260224T143203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T143203Z
UID:255791-1776362400-1776373200@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Visioning and Planning for Families with Children 0-13 Years Old\, (2 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:Visioning and Planning for Families with Children 0-13 Years Old\n\nA 3-part workshop series that empowers families of 0 – 13 year-olds with disabilities with knowledge\, resources\, and more.\n*Workshop information is for Alberta Residents\n*Workshop is delivered in English\n\nWednesdays\nApril 9\nApril 16\nApril 23\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. This workshop is for parents/caregivers of birth-13 year-olds with disabilities with knowledge\, resources\, and a sense of direction for the future. We 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? Please connect with Li (facilitator) at Li@GatewayAssociation.ca\nFriendly reminders:\n\n\nPlease add the dates to your calendar! Reminders will be sent for the first session (April 9) only.\n\nPlease plan to join at the start time. Participants may not be admitted 15 minutes after the event has started or events maybe cancelled after 15 minutes if there are no participants.\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/visioning-and-planning-for-families-with-children-0-13-years-old-2-of-3/
CATEGORIES:FRC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260422T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T040437
CREATED:20260224T142518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T142518Z
UID:255785-1776880800-1776891600@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Transition Planning to Adulthood\, 2 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Transition Planning to Adulthood\nWednesdays \nApr 15 \nApr 22 \nApr 29 \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? \nYonique Ritch (Facilitator) at yonique@gatewayassociation.ca \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/transition-planning-to-adulthood-2-of-3-7/
CATEGORIES:FRC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T040437
CREATED:20260224T143344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T143344Z
UID:255793-1776967200-1776978000@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Visioning and Planning for Families with Children 0-13 Years Old (3 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:Visioning and Planning for Families with Children 0-13 Years Old\n\nA 3-part workshop series that empowers families of 0 – 13 year-olds with disabilities with knowledge\, resources\, and more.\n*Workshop information is for Alberta Residents\n*Workshop is delivered in English\n\nWednesdays\nApril 9\nApril 16\nApril 23\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. This workshop is for parents/caregivers of birth-13 year-olds with disabilities with knowledge\, resources\, and a sense of direction for the future. We 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? Please connect with Li (facilitator) at Li@GatewayAssociation.ca\nFriendly reminders:\n\n\nPlease add the dates to your calendar! Reminders will be sent for the first session (April 9) only.\n\nPlease plan to join at the start time. Participants may not be admitted 15 minutes after the event has started or events maybe cancelled after 15 minutes if there are no participants.\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/visioning-and-planning-for-families-with-children-0-13-years-old-3-of-3/
CATEGORIES:FRC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260429T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T040437
CREATED:20260224T142616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T142616Z
UID:255787-1777485600-1777496400@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Transition Planning to Adulthood\, 3 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Transition Planning to Adulthood\nWednesdays \nApr 15 \nApr 22 \nApr 29 \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? \nYonique Ritch (Facilitator) at yonique@gatewayassociation.ca \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/transition-planning-to-adulthood-3-of-3-7/
CATEGORIES:FRC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T040437
CREATED:20260324T172742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T172742Z
UID:256258-1779386400-1779397200@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Abuse Prevention & Response Protocol ( FMS Admin)
DESCRIPTION:Abuse Prevention & Response Protocol ( FMS Admin)\nThursday\, May 21 \n6-9 pm| Online \nA workshop that explores ways to reduce the risk of abuse and how to handle suspicions of abuse (for Family Managed Services Administrators). \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. \nQuestions? Info@gatewayassociation.ca  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://gatewayassociation.ca/calendar/abuse-prevention-response-protocol-fms-admin/
CATEGORIES:FRC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260522T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T040437
CREATED:20260224T143903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T143903Z
UID:255795-1779472800-1779483600@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Transition Planning to Adulthood:  Weekend Blitz (Day 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Transition Planning to Adulthood:  Weekend Blitz\n\nFriday\, May 22 \n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nSaturday\, May 23 \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-of-2-2/
CATEGORIES:FRC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T040437
CREATED:20260224T143953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T143953Z
UID:255797-1779559200-1779570000@gatewayassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Transition Planning to Adulthood:  Weekend Blitz (2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Transition Planning to Adulthood:  Weekend Blitz\n\nFriday\, May 22 \n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nSaturday\, May 23 \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-2-of-2/
CATEGORIES:FRC
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