The Sinneave Family Foundation
300, 3820 24th Avenue NW T3B 2X9 Calgary, AB, Canada

Lockdown got you feeling bored? Had enough of Netflix and holiday snacking? Our friends at Autism Calgary put together a list of a few simple ideas to keep busy (and safe). Check it out below!

#YYC Did You Know... ZOOLIGHTS offers 'Sensory Sunday' Special Nights? Every Sunday between 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., the ZOOLIGHTS experience will be altered to meet the needs of our sensory sensitive guests. For more info, visit:

On behalf of all of us here at Sinneave, we want to wish you the very best this holiday season to you and yours! A reminder that our operations will be closed December 18th-January 3rd. For more information visit: SinneaveFoundation.org

COVID-19 Sinneave Programs and Services Important Updates: https://bit.ly/2Seo5VR

Are you a private respite provider looking to connect with new families looking for support? Are you a student looking for an avenue of flexible work hours so you can focus on school? Are you just wanting to learn more about the world of working privately with families...register for Respite Connections- December 15. Registration Link- https://www.generoussolutions.com/e/calgary-and-area-respit

Did you know... Sunday (Nov 22nd) is National Housing Day? Every autistic Albertan has the right to housing that is safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable. Sinneave has launched Housing and Supports webpages to support finding housing and supports. #nationalhousingday https://sinneavefoundation.org/our-work/housing-supports/

Did you know? December 10th is International Human Rights Day! #HumanRightsDay #StandUp4HumanRights This year’s Human Rights Day theme relates to the COVID-19 pandemic and focuses on the need to build back better by ensuring Human Rights are central to recovery efforts. December 10th is an opportunity to reaffirm the importance of human rights in re-building the world we want, the need for global solidarity as well as our interconnectedness and shared humanity.... For info on Human Rights Day, visit: https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day

If you were not able to attend the VIRTUAL TOWN HALL on the Future of Autism Supports and Services in Alberta last week, you can still have a say by filling out the survey here: https://bit.ly/35cbRDS. You are also invited to complete the survey if you attended and have more to add!

November 14th in #YYC: Virtual Calgary Resource Fair for Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities! See link below for more details on this FREE Resource Fair Event

For those who missed it, our Sinneave Workshop is this upcoming THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10th. This month's workshop will cover 'Motivation: Fueling the Invisible Fire Within'. This workshop will describe the invisible fire within each of us that we call motivation. Participants will learn a variety of strategies to inspire others and help to fuel the invisible fire. To learn more, or to save your FREE seat, visit the link below:

Today we join all Canadians in recognizing Remembrance Day a day to reflect on all those who fought for our freedom. For more info on Veteran's Week: https://www.veterans.gc.ca//rem/get-involved/veterans-week

For those who may have missed it, our November Workshop is just TWO DAYS away. See the link below for more details about this month's topic, expert presenters, and to register (free) today!

This Friday (Nov. 13th) our very own Cory Walker will be presenting at the CPHR BC & Yukon Diversity and Inclusion Showcase. Click the link below for more, or visit: cphrbc.ca/diversityinclusion for Event Details and Registration. #CPHR2020DI