Gateway Association

Calgary Drop-In Wednesdays
2025-09-24 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-01 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-08 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-15 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-22 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver)
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

Edmonton Drop-In Wednesdays
2025-09-24 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

Disclosure and Accommodations
2025-09-25 13:00 - 14:00
Disclosure and Accommodations
Practical steps you can take to share personal needs and ask for support.
Online
For more information or to register, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

Transition to Adulthood - 3 part series, (3 of 3)
2025-09-25 18:00 - 21:00
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

Workplace Expectations
2025-09-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-23 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

Edmonton Drop-In Sessions
2025-10-01 13:00 - 15:00

FMS Admin: Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol
2025-10-01 18:00 - 21:00
FMS Admin: Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol
Wednesday, Oct 1
6-9 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: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1373398615229?aff=oddtdtcreator

Inclusion Perks YYC ft ASL Instruction by Deaf & Hear Alberta!
2025-10-02 10:00 - 11:30
☕ Inclusion Perks YYC is back for DEAM 2025! ☕
Join us at Work Nicer Rail Yards for a morning of connection, learning, and inspiration as we celebrate Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM)!
What’s brewing at this event?
ASL instruction led by Deaf & Hear Alberta — learn some sign language basics while building inclusive communication skills.
Meaningful conversations with employers, service providers, job seekers, and community members about building more inclusive workplaces.
DEAM spotlight — discover what Disability Employment Awareness Month is all about and how YOU can get involved with events happening across Alberta all month long.
This is your chance to grab a coffee, meet new people, and walk away with practical ideas (and maybe even a few new phrases in ASL!) to bring inclusion into your workplace and community.
Come for the coffee. Stay for the connections. Leave inspired to create change.
We can’t wait to see you at Inclusion Perks YYC!
For any questions or accommodations, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca
REGISTER HERE

More than Just a Job
2025-10-04 09:00 - 12:00
More than Just a Job
Saturday, Oct 4
9am-12pm | Online

This workshop, for Family Managed Services (FMS) staff, will help you identify your values and how they apply to your work in supporting others.
You will learn how to identify and reduce the risk of abuse, keep people safe while growing independence, and building relationships both within the support network and within the community.
You will gain skills and tools to excel in your role.

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

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1374654020179?aff=oddtdtcreator

How to Read a Job Posting
2025-10-07 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 or to register, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

Workshop: Visioning & Planning 0-8 years (1 of 3)
2025-10-07 18:00 - 20:00
Workshop: Visioning & Planning 0-8 years
Tuesdays
October 7
October 14
October 21
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? Stacy (facilitator) at stacy@gatewayassociation.ca
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1374678503409?aff=oddtdtcreator

Employment Drop In Session - Edmonton Employment Resource Centre
2025-10-08 10:00 - 15:00
Employment Drop In Session – Edmonton Employment Resource Centre
Please note that this event is for registered participants and invitees only
As part of Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM), Gateway Association is excited to host a special Drop-In Session exclusively for our Gateway participants!
This session is designed to give you hands-on tools, resources, and interactive learning opportunities to support your career journey. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your job search skills, learn about mentorship, or sharpen your application techniques, this is a chance to build confidence in a supportive environment.
Agenda
12:00 PM – Doors Open | Explore resources including interview attire, MentorAbility sign-up, and USB drives with job search tools
12:30 PM – Workshop: Spotting Job Scams
1:00 PM – Workshop: How Mentorship Can Enhance Your Job Exploration
1:30 PM – Workshop: Job Application Techniques Using AI
2:00 PM – Workshop: Employment Jeopardy (interactive game)
3:00 PM – Drop-In Ends
This event is a celebration of inclusion, growth, and opportunity during DEAM — and a chance for Gateway participants to connect, learn, and have some fun along the way.

Families Forward: FSCD/FSS: Let's Talk About it!
2025-10-08 18:30 - 20:30
Families Forward: FSCD/FSS: Let’s Talk About it!
Wednesday October 8th
6:30 – 8:30pm
Virtual

Have questions regarding FSCD/FSS? Do you have your agreement in place? Are you looking for next steps or need to ask some questions? Join us to chat about questions that may come out of the FSCD 101 workshop and/or if you’re new to the Disability Services world in Alberta. We will host a safe space to ask questions and if we aren’t sure about the answer, we’ll help provide tips on where to go to find out.
Questions? Contact Yonique at yonique@GatewayAssociation.ca

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1374747088549?aff=oddtdtcreator

Networking - Using Our Connections
2025-10-09 13:00 - 14:00
Networking – Using Our Connections
In this workshop, participants will be learning how to network online and in person.
Online – Zoom
To learn more or to register, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

Mindset Matters
2025-10-14 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

Workshop: Visioning & Planning 0-8 years (2 of 3)
2025-10-14 18:00 - 20:00

Edmonton Drop-In Wednesdays
2025-10-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-22 13:00 - 15:00
Edmonton Drop-In Wednesdays
For registered participants – Join us every Wednesday from 1 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

Finding Your Purpose
2025-10-16 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

FSCD 101
2025-10-20 12:00 - 13:00
FSCD 101
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? Please connect with Stacy (Facilitator) at Stacy@gatewayassociation.ca
Register HERE

Inclusion Perks YEG 2025
2025-10-21 09:30 - 23:30
☕✨ Inclusion Perks YEG is back — and you’re invited!
Join us on October 21st at Felice Cafe for a morning of coffee, connections, and conversations that spark real change.
This isn’t your typical networking event — think casual café vibes with big, meaningful discussions. Employers, service providers, and folks with lived experience will come together to share stories, ideas, and inspiration for building more inclusive workplaces.
Each table will feature interactive facilitation cards to keep the conversations flowing and ideas buzzing. You’ll leave with fresh perspectives, practical takeaways, and maybe even a few new friends.
Inclusion Perks is all about celebrating Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) in a way that feels approachable, inspiring, and action-oriented.
☕ Come for the coffee. Stay for the connections. Leave ready to make inclusion happen in your workplace and community.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Questions or accommodation requests? Reach out at employment@gatewayassociation.ca
REGISTER HERE

Interview Prep 101
2025-10-21 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

Workshop: Visioning & Planning 0-8 years (3 of 3)
2025-10-21 18:00 - 20:00

Transition Planning to Adulthood (Day 1 of 3)
2025-10-21 18:00 - 21:00
Transition Planning to Adulthood:

Tuesdays
Oct 21
Oct 28
Nov 4

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?
Shelley Meadahl (Facilitator) at shelley@gatewayassocitiaon.ca
Register HERE: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1374678503409?aff=oddtdtcreator

Transition Planning to Adulthood (Day 2 of 3)
2025-10-28 18:00 - 21:00
Transition Planning to Adulthood:

Tuesdays
Oct 21
Oct 28
Nov 4

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?
Shelley Meadahl (Facilitator) at shelley@gatewayassocitiaon.ca
