Gateway Association

Transition Planning to Adulthood - (2 of 3)
2025-09-18 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver)
Transition Planning to Adulthood:
Thursdays
Sept 11
Sept 18
Sept 25
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Online

Part 1: Life Transitions
Part 2 : Visioning, Planning, and Valued Roles
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 Ritch (Facilitator) at yonique@gatewayassociation.ca
Register Here

Labor Market Trends
2025-09-18 13:00 - 14:00
Labor Market Trends
An in-depth discussion on what jobs are in demand and how you can plan for career stability
Online – Zoom
For more information or to register, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

FMS Admin: Online Claims Reimbursement Systems Training
2025-09-17 18:30 - 20:30
Online Claims Reimbursement Systems Training

Wednesday, Sept 17
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm | Online

A workshop for Family Managed Services Administrators focused on enhancing your understanding and management of the Online Claims Reimbursement (OCR) system.

This session will address common challenges and streamline your experience with the system, ensuring you can utilize it confidently and efficiently.
Workshop Goals:

Understanding the Agreement: Gain a deeper understanding of the FMS agreements and expectations of the OCR system.
Accessing OCR: Learn the ins and outs of accessing the system effectively, including navigation tips, user support resources, and troubleshooting common issues.
Creating 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.
Record Keeping and Preparing for Reviews: Enhance your skills in maintaining accurate records and preparing for periodic reviews.

Questions? Contact Miriam at Miriam@GatewayAssociation.ca

Register HERE: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fms-admin-online-claims-reimbursement-systems-training-tickets-1407340375949?aff=oddtdtcreator

FSCD 101
2025-09-17 18:30 - 19:30
FSCD 101
Wednesday, Sept 17
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm | 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

Edmonton Drop-In Wednesdays
2025-09-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-13 13:00 - 15:00
Edmonton 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 Edmonton Office
When: Wednesdays, 1 – 3 PM

Calgary Drop-In Wednesdays
2025-09-17 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-10 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-03 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-27 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-20 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-13 10:00 - 15:00
Calgary 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

Accounts and Claims
2025-09-13 09:00 - 11:00
Accounts and Claims
Saturday, September 13
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Online

A 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.
The training has been developed by FSCD to address four significant challenges facing system users. They are:

Understanding the Agreement
Accessing OCR
Creating a Successful claim; and
Record keeping and preparing for reviews

A 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.
Questions? Contact Li (Facilitator) by email Li@gatewayassociation.ca
REGISTER HERE

Transition Planning to Adulthood - 3-part series, September 11 start
2025-09-11 18:00 - 21:00

An Introduction to Neurodiversity-Friendly Mindfulness Workshop
2025-09-11 13:30 - 15:00
An Introduction to Neurodiversity-Friendly Mindfulness Workshop:
Presented by: Krista Van Iderstine, Occupational Therapist, ADHD Coach & Mindfulness Teacher
This 90 minute interactive workshop offers an introduction to learning about why neurodiversity-friendly adaptations are needed in mindfulness practices. There will be opportunities to try out the various adaptive tools and supports throughout the workshop, including a short guided neurodiversity-friendly mindfulness meditation. The workshop will end with some information and tips for taking some next steps with exploring mindfulness in ways that work for you.
Participants in the workshop will learn:
1. What is neurodiversity-friendly mindfulness?
2. Why neurodivergent adaptations are needed
3. How to adapt mindfulness for neurodivergent needs
4. Next steps for exploring mindfulness in ways that work for you.
Disclaimer:
Please note mindfulness activities, such as mindfulness meditation, can help us to observe ourselves in intentional ways. This can include noticing unpleasant thoughts, strong emotions, or uncomfortable body sensations. For some people with pre-existing trauma (such as those diagnosed with PTSD), practicing mindfulness meditation may trigger PTSD-related symptoms like emotional overwhelm. The short mindfulness activities (including a short mindfulness meditation) that will be explored during this workshop will be taught in a trauma-sensitive manner, although with this group format there will be limited opportunities for 1:1 support from the presenter. Participants will be advised to stop any of the mindfulness activities if they end up feeling uncomfortable during the workshop, and participants will be able to choose to not participate in any of the activities at any time during the workshop. If you have any concerns about the information above, please email the workshop organizer(s) and/or connect with the mental health professional(s) you are working with about the advisability of exploring mindfulness meditation in a workshop group format.

To learn more or to register, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

Families Forward: Topic TBD
2025-09-10 18:30 - 20:30
Families Forward: Topic TBD
Wednesday Sept 10
6:30 – 8:30pm

Let’s 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!

Friendly reminders:

Keep your confirmation email! It contains the links to join online events
Please 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.

Questions?
Contact Stacy(Facilitator) by email at Stacy@GatewayAssociation.ca

REGISTER HERE

Interview Prep 102
2025-09-09 13:00 - 14:00
Interview Prep 102
Learn tips about how to effectively answer some of the most common interview questions!
Online – Zoom
To learn more or to register, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssciation.ca

Overcoming Interview and Workplace Anxiety
2025-09-04 13:00 - 14:00
Overcoming Interview and Workplace Anxiety
This workshop helps job seekers manage anxiety during interviews and in the workplace through practical strategies and confidence-building techniques. Participants will gain tools to reduce stress and communicate more effectively in professional settings.
Online – Zoom
To learn more or to register, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

How to Read a Job Posting
2025-09-02 13:00 - 14:00
How to Read a Job Posting
Join this workshop to understand various elements of a job posting, identify red flags, and find the right match. This workshop intends to help people save their time by targeting jobs that fits their expectations.
Online – Zoom
To learn more and to register, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

Accounts and Claims
2025-08-28 12:00 - 14:00
Accounts and Claims
Thursday, August 28
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Online

A 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.
The training has been developed by FSCD to address four significant challenges facing system users. They are:

Understanding the Agreement
Accessing OCR
Creating a Successful claim; and
Record keeping and preparing for reviews

A 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.

Questions? Contact Li (Facilitator) by email Li@gatewayassociation.ca
REGISTER HERE

Finding Your Purpose
2025-08-26 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!
Online – Zoom
For more information or to register, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

Mindset Matters
2025-08-21 13:00 - 14:00
Mindset Matters
This workshop will help you build a positive mindset to improve your job search. Learn how to overcome self-doubt and embrace challenges. Whether you’re starting fresh or changing careers, discover how the right mindset can lead you to success!
Online – Zoom

For more information or to register, please connect with us at Get-work@GatewayAssociation.ca

Workplace Expectations
2025-08-19 13:00 - 14:00
Workplace Expectations
This interactive workshop will help you retain your job; we will explore what you need to do to keep your job.
Online – Zoom

For more information or to register, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

Interview Prep 101
2025-08-14 13:00 - 14:00
Interview Prep 101
In this workshop, you will learn about how to get ready for a job interview, how to “shine’ in the interview and what to do after the interview to stand out and increase your chances of getting called back!
Online

For more information or to register, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

How to Read a Job Posting
2025-08-12 13:00 - 14:00
How to Read a Job Posting
Join this workshop to understand various elements of a job posting, identify red flags, and find the right match. This workshop intends to help people save their time by targeting jobs that fits their expectations.
Online – Zoom
For more information and to register, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

IN PERSON - FMS Admin: Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol
2025-08-12 12:00 - 15:00
FMS Admin: Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol
Tuesday, August 12
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | In-person

Workshop is in person at

Gateway Association
Suite 201, 10941 120 Street
Edmonton AB T5H 3R3

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

Networking - Using Our Connections
2025-08-07 13:00 - 14:00
Networking – Using Our Connections
In this workshop, participants will be learning how to network online and in person.
Online – Zoom
For questions or to register, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca
