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ERC Workshops: Employment Resource Centre workshops & information sessions

FRC Workshops: Family Resource Centre workshops & information sessions

DIH Workshops: Digital Literacy programs and workshops

Mentorability Alberta Current events and partnerships with Gateway Association

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Having Difficult Conversations

About this event Having conversations can be hard, especially since the start of the pandemic. How we communicate with others is important. During this short 1-hour workshop, we will explore what conflict is, how we respond to it and some key principles for good communication. Let's get talking! Email Stacy (one of the workshop facilitators) […]

Transition Planning for Adulthood

About this event A 4-part series exploring the critical transition to adulthood of 16-20 year olds and how families can create a plan for the future. Transitioning to adulthood is one of the most important life transitions we experience. Youth ages 16-20 require support in navigating this critical time of life. This workshop offers parents […]

Families Forward for All Ages

About this event Join us for the first Families Forward meeting of 2022 to learn about Disability Savings Plan and Tax Credits from a representative from the Government of Canada.This session will cover: Disability Tax Credit (DTC) Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) Other Disability Tax Benefits Details:-Will take place online (Zoom link to come via […]

Visioning and Planning for Families with Children Up To 8 Years Old

About this event Join our 4-part workshop series that empowers parents/caregivers of 6-8 year olds with developmental 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 early elementary school, navigating various […]

Envisioning the Future

About this event This single-session workshop, for Funds Administrators and staff, focuses on the importance of valued roles for people who live with disabilities, and how Funds Administrators and staff can help the people they support to develop a vision for the future. Details: -Will take place online (Zoom link to come shortly before the […]

Families Forward Meeting (Under 18)

About this event Where families can connect with other families, learn from one another, and explore issues that are important (such as schooling, leadership, and community and government support). February topic: Tour of Gateway's app, Gateway to Digital Inclusion & exploration of the Caregiver Road MapMarch topic: TBDApril topic: TBD DetailsHosted online through Zoom (link […]

Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol (for Funds Administrators)

About this event This workshop, for Funds Administrators and staff, explores what can be done to reduce the risk of abuse and how to handle situations when abuse is suspected. Note: This is a mandatory course for Funds Administrators under Family Managed Services (FMS) with Disability Services. Details: -Will take place online (Zoom link to […]

More Than Just a Job

About this event This workshop, for Family Managed Supports (FMS) staff, will help you identify your values and how they apply to your work in supporting others. You will learn how to deeply know the person you are supporting, and how to build relationships both within the support network and within the community. You will […]

Families Forward Meeting (Not Eligible for PDD? Now What?)

About this event Exploring transitioning into adulthood for individuals with disabilities that do not qualify for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) supports. February topic: TBDMarch topic: TBDApril topic: TBD DetailsEach meeting is hosted online through Zoom (link is shared on Eventbrite upon registration, and via email leading up each event).

Visioning and Planning for Families with Children 9-12 Years Old

About this event Join our 4-part workshop series that empowers parents/caregivers of 9-12 year olds with developmental 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, navigating various […]