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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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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T104612
CREATED:20250529T190746Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T104612
CREATED:20250529T190901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T190901Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T104612
CREATED:20250529T191133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T191133Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251117T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251117T180000
DTSTAMP:20260525T104612
CREATED:20250923T215726Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251119T133000
DTSTAMP:20260525T104612
CREATED:20251117T171245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T171245Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T104612
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T104612
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T104612
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T104612
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T104612
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T104612
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:20260525T104612
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:20260525T104612
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:20260525T104612
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:20260525T104612
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:20260525T104612
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:20260525T104612
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:20260525T104612
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:20260525T104612
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:20260525T104612
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T104612
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260311T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260311T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T104612
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:20260525T104612
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:20260525T104612
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:20260525T104612
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:20260525T104612
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260323T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T104612
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:20260525T104612
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
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