Gateway Association

ePortfolios (3 of 3)
2025-01-23 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver)
ePortfolios
Session 3 of 3
Duration 1 hr
Facilitator: Lee
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca
**A desktop or laptop computer is required for this workshop.**
In the eportfolio workshop series, participants will learn about the different types of portfolios, how to use google sites, and the basics of layout and design. Learners will choose the type of portfolio they want to build and the subject they want to focus on. They will select and add content to their sites along with descriptions, statements about their motivation, interests, skills, and hobbies. Learners will work on their own between classes.

LinkedIn Profiles (3 of 3)
2025-01-23 13:00 - 14:00
LinkedIn Profiles
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.

Workplace Expectations
2025-01-23 13:00 - 14:00
Workplace Expectations

You’ve got the job, now you must keep it! Talking about the everyday behaviors that are appropriate in the workplace:

showing up on time
how long is too long for socializing with coworkers
breaks – what does this mean
motivation and engagement

Online or In-Person: ONLINE

PDD 101
2025-01-25 09:00 - 12:00
PDD 101
A workshop for caregivers to develop knowledge of Alberta’s government service known as Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD).
Saturday, January 25
9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Online

“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.

This workshop will provide you with:
1. An understanding of the PDD program’s role in supporting adults with developmental disabilities
2. Knowledge of available options for service provision – Family Managed Supports (FMS) and PDD Service Providers (agency)
3. Information to guide you in determining which type of service provision will best suit your family and adult child’s needs”

Questions? contact Shelley (facilitator) at shelley@gatewayassociation.ca
REGISTER HERE

Explore Canva (1 of 2)
2025-01-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-05 11:00 - 12:00
Explore Canva
Session 1 of 2
Duration 1 hr
Facilitator: Lee
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.

Edmonton Employment Resource Centre Info Session
2025-01-27 11:00 - 12:00
Edmonton Employment Resource Centre Info Session
Join Gateway Association for a virtual Employment Resource Centre information session.
This session is for job seekers with disability or mental health-based barriers to learn about how Gateway Association can support you with achieving your employment goals!
L earn about individualized supports and group workshops that will help you with:

Career development and action plans
Resume building
Interview skills
Workplace communication
Onboarding and training
Job search and finding the right job for you
Keeping your job!
AND much more!

For additional accommodations or questions, please connect with us at employment@gatewayassociation.ca
Register HERE

You TOO Can YouTube (1 of 3)
2025-01-27 13:00 - 14:00
You TOO Can YouTube
Session: 1/3
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.

Explore Canva (2 of 2)
2025-01-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-06 11:00 - 12:00
Explore Canva
Session 2 of 2
Duration 1 hr
Facilitator: Lee
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.

File Management and PDFs (2 of 2)
2025-01-28 11:00 - 12:00
File Management and PDFs
Session 2 of 2
Duration 1 hr
Facilitator: Lee
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

In this workshop participants will learn about saving files, organizing and finding files, converting documents to pdfs, what a is pdf, and how to use pdfs.

You TOO Can YouTube (2 of 3)
2025-01-28 13:00 - 14:00
You TOO Can YouTube
Session: 2 of 3
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.

Networking: Using Our Connections
2025-01-28 13:00 - 14:00
Networking: Using Our Connections

In this workshop participants will be learning how to network! This workshop is on Zoom. You will dive in to where do we have connections already and where can we build our network using social media platforms.

Online or In-Person: Online – Zoom

YYC Interview Roundtable
2025-01-29 10:00 - 12:00
Interview Roundtable: Learning and Laughing Together – Practice
Join us for a dynamic and interactive workshop designed to help you ace your next job interview. In our Interview Roundtable, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with fellow job seekers and share your experiences and insights. Our experienced facilitators will guide you through real-life interview scenarios and help you develop the skills and confidence you need to succeed.

Online or In-Person: IN-PERSON – YYC

YYC Drop-In Wednesdays
2025-01-29 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-05 10:00 - 15:00
YYC Drop-In Wednesdays
For registered participants – Join us every Wednesday from 10 AM to 3 PM for our open drop-in sessions. Whether you’re exploring career options, updating your resume, practicing for interviews, or navigating the job search process, our friendly team is ready to support you.
No appointment needed—just drop in! Let’s work together to take the next step in your employment journey.
Where: Gateway Association Calgary Office
When: Wednesdays, 10 AM – 3 PM

You TOO Can YouTube (3 of 3)
2025-01-29 13:00 - 14:00
You TOO Can YouTube
Session: 3 of 3
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.

Online Boardgames
2025-01-29 14:30 - 16:30
Online Boardgames
Session: 1 of 1
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hr
Facilitator: Lee
Private – 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!

Transition Planning to Adulthood (2 of 3)
2025-01-29 18:00 - 21:00
Transition Planning to Adulthood:
Wednesdays
January 22
January 29
February 5
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Online
Part 1: Life Transitions
Part 2: Valued Roles, Visioning, and Planning
Part 3: Navigating the Systems

A 3-part workshop series exploring the critical transition to adulthood for 14-20 year-olds and how to create a plan for the future.
This is a workshop series for parents/caregivers that engages families in building knowledge when navigating this critical time for 14-20 year olds.
This workshop series includes topics on: life transitions, valued roles in the community, visioning and planning, and navigating the systems. Note: All three workshops must be taken consecutively.
Questions? Yonique (Facilitator) at Yonique@GatewayAssociation.ca
Register HERE

FMS Admin: Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol
2025-01-29 18:00 - 21:00
FMS Admin: Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol
Wednesday, January 29
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Online

A workshop that explores ways to reduce the risk of abuse and how to handle suspicions of abuse (for Family Managed Services Administrators).

This 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.

Note: This is a mandatory course for FMS Administrators under Family Managed Services with Disability Services.

Questions? Contact Betty (Facilitator) at Betty@GatewayAssociation.ca

REGISTER HERE

Workplace Communication 101 - Positive Communication and Constructive Feedback
2025-01-30 13:00 - 14:00
Workplace Communication 101 – Positive Communication and Constructive Feedback

Workplace Communication is made up of many essential skills, such as, what is okay to talk about at work with your coworkers? How to give and receive positive and constructive feedback? In this workshop, we will talk about ways to help you to feel confident and comfortable with workplace communication.

Online or In-Person: ONLINE

Google Drive (1 of 2)
2025-02-03 11:00 - 12:00
Google Drive
Session: 1 of 2
Duration: 1 hr
Facilitator: Lee
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

Learn how to create a google accounts, access google drive, upload files, create folders, search for files. Group discussion on cloud storage, strong passwords, file naming conventions and keeping documents and folders organized.

Discord Tutorial
2025-02-03 13:00 - 14:00
Discord Tutorial
Session 1 of 1
Duration 1 hr
Facilitator: Lee
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

Step by step tutorial for downloading and installing Discord – a free app that lets people chat using text, voice or video. Discord is required for Online boardgames group.

Google Drive (2 of 2)
2025-02-04 11:00 - 12:00
Google Drive
Session: 2 of 2
Duration: 1 hr
Facilitator: Lee
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

Learn how to create a google accounts, access google drive, upload files, create folders, search for files. Group discussion on cloud storage, strong passwords, file naming conventions and keeping documents and folders organized.

Finding Your Purpose
2025-02-04 13:00 - 14:00
Finding Your Purpose
Are you wondering what your purpose is? Stuck and not sure where to go? Then we have a workshop for you! Come join us for self exploration and learning. We will talk about what people need in life to grow and how we can access those resources. As well, we will explore a personality test and leave the workshop with a deeper understanding of who we are and where we would like to go!
To register, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

Visioning and Planning for Children 0-8 Years Old (1 of 3)
2025-02-04 18:00 - 20:00
Visioning & Planning, For Children 0-8 Years Old
Tuesdays
February 4
February 11
February 18
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Online

A 3-part workshop series that empowers families of children with disabilities up to 8 years old with knowledge, resources, and more.
This 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.
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 systems (FSCD) age appropriate for families with younger children as well as advocacy and having difficult conversations.
Questions? Li(facilitator) at Li@gatewayassociation.ca
REGISTER HERE

MentorAbility Industry Information Session: Careers in Accessibility Consulting with Brad Bartko
2025-02-05 14:00 - 15:00
MentorAbility Industry Information Session: Careers in Accessibility Consulting with Brad Bartko
MentorAbility Alberta is offering ongoing FREE interactive Industry Information Sessions! These information sessions give participants the opportunity to learn more about prospective industries, recruitment requirements and qualifications, and the next steps they may need to take to achieve their employment goals.
Join us for a virtual session with Brad Bartko, founder of Accessible by Design, on February 5th at 2pm MST. Brad is a disability specialist, accessibility consultant, and advocate who uses his lived experience with Cerebral Palsy to help businesses and organizations uncover barriers and create inclusive spaces.
In this session, Brad will share his journey into the field of accessibility consultancy, discuss the importance of inclusion in the workplace, and outline the skills and steps needed to pursue a career in this impactful industry. Participants will also learn about Accessible by Design’s services, including accessibility assessments, structural design reviews, staff training, and advocacy work. By the end of the session, you’ll gain valuable insights into how you can make a difference in accessibility and inclusion while building a rewarding career. Brad will be available for questions at the end of the session should you have any further inquiries.
This event is offered to all MentorAbility participants – so if you are a job seeker who experiences disability-related barriers to employment or a supportive employment service provider who wants to learn more about the industry, this event is for you!
If we can offer any accommodations during the event to make your participation easier or answer any questions you have about the event ahead of time, please contact susannah@gatewayassociation.ca after you register to discuss.
This event will be recorded.
Register HERE

Online Boardgames Group
2025-02-05 14:30 - 16:00
Online Boardgames Group
Session: 1 of 1
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hr
Facilitator: Lee
Private – 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

Transition Planning to Adulthood (3 of 3)
2025-02-05 18:00 - 21:00

FSCD 101
2025-02-08 09:00 - 10:00
FSCD 101
Saturday, February 8
9:00 am – 10:00 am | Online

FSCD 101 is an introduction to the Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program.
The presentation will support families with understanding how to utilize their FSCD agreement and is intended for families that have received their first FSCD agreement.
Prior 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.
Topics we will be going over include:

the different types of services and supports
reviewing an example agreement
records-keeping and invoicing requirements
and more.

Questions? Shelley (Facilitator) at Shelley@gatewayassociation.ca
REGISTER HERE
