Gateway Association

Zoom Basics
2023-02-27 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver)
Session: 1 of 1
Duration: 1 hr
Facilitator: Toby
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca
Learn what you need to know to participate in online Zoom meetings. Explore all the cool features of the program, practice your digital skills and build your zoom social skills.

Families Forward, Over 18
2023-02-23 19:00 - 21:00
Families Forward, Over 18
Thursday, February 23
7pm – 9pm | Zoom
Monthly meeting for families with loved ones over 18 with disabilities. Where families can connect with other families, learn from one another, and explore issues that are important (such as housing, relationship building, and community and government supports).
This month’s topic:
RDSP Discussion
A registered disability savings plan (RDSP) is a long-term savings plan contributed to by the Government of Canada and a helpful tool for anyone in Canada living with a disability and who qualifies for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). Jacquie will briefly explain how the program works and talk about the benefits of having an RDSP. Jacquie looks forward to sharing her experiences and knowledge with you.
For questions or accommodation requirements, please connect with Betty@GatewayAssociation.ca
Register HERE

Understanding Disability: Community Resources
2023-02-23 18:00 - 19:00
Understanding Disability: Community Resources
Thursday, Feb 23 |
6pm-7pm | Zoom

A workshop that explores community and government resources for adults with disabilities
This workshop is for caregivers and professionals who are supporting an adult with a disability to ensure the proper supports are accessed for them to live a good life. The workshop will empower participants with the knowledge they need to begin planning for adulthood and seniorhood.
Topics include: guardianship, trusteeship, aging caregivers, resources in the community, and self advocates.
For accommodations and questions, please connect with Kristina@GatewayAssociation.ca
Register HERE

Finding Your Purpose- Career Exploration
2023-02-23 13:00 - 14:00
In this workshop, we will discuss how considering own interests and abilities along with researching job market trends and income can yield success and job satisfaction.
To learn more, for accommodation requests and to register, connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

LinkedIn Profiles (3/3)
2023-02-23 13:00 - 14:00
Session: 3 of 3
Duration: 1 hr
Facilitator: Toby
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca
Build your own LinkedIn profile! Share your skills, goals, and experiences, create job alerts, and grow your online network.

Transition Planning for Adulthood (2/4)
2023-02-22 18:00 - 21:00
Transition Planning for Adulthood
Wednesdays
February 15
February 22
March 1
March 8
6pm – 9pm | Zoom
A 4-part workshop series exploring the critical transition to adulthood for 16-20 year-olds and how to create a plan for the future.
Join our 4-part workshop series that engages families in building knowledge when navigating this critical time for 16-20 year olds. This workshop series includes topics on: life transitions, valued roles in the community, visioning and planning, and navigating the systems.
Note: All four workshops must be taken consecutively.
For accommodations and questions, please connect with Yonique@GatewayAssociation.ca
Register HERE

OSC Boardgames
2023-02-22 15:00 - 16:30, 2023-02-15 15:00 - 16:30
GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop signup: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca .
**Requires Online Social Connections – Discord and Steam Tutorials as well as desktop or laptop computer.**
Come hang out! Learn about setting up online accounts, meet new friends, socialize, and have fun playing boardgames online. Meet new friends, practise new skills, have fun!

Explore Canva (2/2)
2023-02-22 14:00 - 15:00
Session 2 of 2
Duration 1 hr
Facilitator: Toby
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

Let your imagination be your guide as you create your own posters, flyers, cards, videos, and more to share information important to you.

LinkedIn Profiles (2/3)
2023-02-22 13:00 - 14:00
Session: 2 of 3
Duration: 1 hr
Facilitator: Toby
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca
Build your own LinkedIn profile! Share your skills, goals, and experiences, create job alerts, and grow your online network.

Visioning and Planning for Families with Children 9-12 Years Old (3/4)
2023-02-21 18:00 - 20:00
Visioning and Planning for Families with Children 9-12 Years Old
Tuesdays,
February 7
February 14
February 21
February 28
6pm – 8pm | Zoom
A 4-part workshop series that empowers families of 9-12 year-olds with disabilities with knowledge, resources, and more.
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 systems age appropriate for families with “tween” age children as well as advocacy and having difficult conversations.
For accommodations and questions, please connect with Stacy@GatewayAssociation.ca
Register HERE

Explore Canva (1/2)
2023-02-21 14:00 - 15:00
Session 1 of 2
Duration 1 hr
Facilitator: Toby
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca
Let your imagination be your guide as you create your own posters, flyers, cards, videos, and more to share information important to you.

Growth Mindset; Resiliency in Job Search
2023-02-21 13:00 - 14:00
Growth Mindset – Resiliency in Job Search
Job search can be a long and daunting process for many. This workshop will help individuals create a positive and persistent mindset along with tips on how to stay motivated.
To learn more, for accommodation requests and to register, connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

LinkedIn Profiles (1/3)
2023-02-21 13:00 - 14:00
Session: 1 of 3
Duration: 1 hr
Facilitator: Toby
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca
Build your own LinkedIn profile! Share your skills, goals, and experiences, create job alerts, and grow your online network.

Email Basics
2023-02-21 10:00 - 11:00
Session: 1 of 1
Duration: 1 hr
Facilitator: Lee
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca
Learn about and practice the basics of writing professional emails for your job search and workplace communication.

Understanding Disability in the Transitioning Years
2023-02-16 18:00 - 19:00
Understanding Disability in the Transitioning Years
Thursday, February 16
6-7pm | Zoom
A workshop that provides an overview of supports available to youth who are transitioning to adulthood.
This workshop is for caregivers and professionals to gain knowledge and bring awareness about services that support those with disabilities in Alberta.
For accommodations and questions, please connect with Kristina@GatewayAssociation.ca
Register HERE

Audio Editing with Audacity (3/3)
2023-02-16 14:00 - 15:00
Session 3 of 3
Duration 1 hr
Facilitator: Toby
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca
In this 3 session workshop series participants will be guided through the steps to use Audacity software for basic audio editing. This series will focus on editing spoken dialogue.

Networking; Using Your Connections
2023-02-16 13:00 - 14:00
Building sustaining personal networks is a great way to connect with employers. This session will describe ways to create a personal network and using existing relationships that can lead to career paths and new opportunities.
To learn more, for accommodation requests and to register, connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

You TOO Can YouTube (4/4)
2023-02-16 13:00 - 14:00
Session: 4 of 4
Duration: 1 hr
Facilitator: Toby
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca
Learn about being a YouTube viewer and a YouTube creator. Find out how to make your own YouTube Channel and what to consider when you are choosing videos to watch. Create YouTube content, learn about what to consider when watching videos as well as how to save and organize videos.

Families Forward, I have an ISP? Now what?
2023-02-15 19:00 - 21:00
Families Forward, I have an ISP? Now what?
Wednesday, February 15
7pm – 9pm | Zoom
Monthly meeting for families with loved ones with disabilities who have completed an Individual Support Plan.
Where families can connect with other families and share resources for individuals with disabilities. We will explore ISP strategies and outcomes.
For accommodations and questions, please connect with Kristina@GatewayAssociation.ca
Register HERE

Transition Planning for Adulthood (1/4)
2023-02-15 18:00 - 21:00

Audio Editing with Audacity (2/3)
2023-02-15 14:00 - 15:00
Session 2 of 3
Duration 1 hr
Facilitator: Toby
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca
In this 3 session workshop series participants will be guided through the steps to use Audacity software for basic audio editing. This series will focus on editing spoken dialogue.

You TOO Can YouTube (3/4)
2023-02-15 13:00 - 14:00
Session: 3 of 4
Duration: 1 hr
Facilitator: Toby
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca
Learn about being a YouTube viewer and a YouTube creator. Find out how to make your own YouTube Channel and what to consider when you are choosing videos to watch. Create YouTube content, learn about what to consider when watching videos as well as how to save and organize videos.

Digital Storytelling Series (Week 5/5)
2023-02-15 10:00 - 12:00
Finding ways to help your story unfold!
We all have stories, and it’s important that they are told. When telling our stories, we have different ways of going about it. Let’s work together so that each of us can discover new skills and find our own tools to tell our story.
You will work together for 5 weeks, alongside others, to share and develop your very own digital story. Each week we will bring in activities to help participants tell their story the way they want to tell it.
These activities will introduce creative ways to go about telling your story. These will include lots of digital tools that support audio and visual storytelling. When you finish the sessions, you will achieve a Digital Storyteller Certificate that you can add to your resume to show your experience and be part of an online screening of your work.
These sessions are facilitated by Story Finders Heath Birkholz and Maigan van der Giessen from Gateway Association.
Sign up for the first cohort, running on Wednesday’s 10 am-Noon; (January 18, January 25 February 1, February 8, February 15, 2023

To Signup or get more information on this program, please email getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

Visioning and Planning for Families with Children 9-12 Years Old (2/4)
2023-02-14 18:00 - 20:00
Visioning and Planning for Families with Children 9-12 Years Old
Tuesdays,
February 7
February 14
Februay 21
February 28
6pm – 8pm | Zoom
A 4-part workshop series that empowers families of 9-12 year-olds with disabilities with knowledge, resources, and more.
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 systems age appropriate for families with “tween” age children as well as advocacy and having difficult conversations.
For accommodations and questions, please connect with Stacy@GatewayAssociation.ca
Register HERE

Audio Editing with Audacity (1/3)
2023-02-14 14:00 - 16:00
Session 1 of 3
Duration 1 hr
Facilitator: Toby
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca
In this 3 session workshop series participants will be guided through the steps to use Audacity software for basic audio editing. This series will focus on editing spoken dialogue.

Interview Preparation Workshop
2023-02-14 13:00 - 14:00
Join us in a session all about interviews.
Learn what to do before, during and after the job interview!
To learn more, for accommodation requests and to register, connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

You TOO Can YouTube (2/4)
2023-02-14 13:00 - 14:00
Session: 2 of 4
Duration: 1 hr
Facilitator: Toby
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca
Learn about being a YouTube viewer and a YouTube creator. Find out how to make your own YouTube Channel and what to consider when you are choosing videos to watch. Create YouTube content, learn about what to consider when watching videos as well as how to save and organize videos.

You TOO Can YouTube (1/4)
2023-02-13 13:00 - 14:00
Session: 1 of 4
Duration: 1 hr
Facilitator: Toby
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca
Learn about being a YouTube viewer and a YouTube creator. Find out how to make your own YouTube Channel and what to consider when you are choosing videos to watch. Create YouTube content, learn about what to consider when watching videos as well as how to save and organize videos.

Understanding Disability in Alberta
2023-02-09 18:00 - 19:00
Understanding Disability in Alberta
Thursday, February 9
6pm -7pm | Zoom
A workshop for those who would like information about disability and initial government programs that can be accessed in Alberta
This workshop is for caregivers and professionals to gain knowledge and bring awareness about services that support those with disabilities in Alberta.
Topics include: defining disability, available government disability services, eligibility, and understanding and accessing forms.
For accommodations and questions, please connect with Kristina@GatewayAssociation.ca
Register HERE
