Calgary Event

In November 2024, The Sinneave Family Foundation and the team from the Accessibility Institute at Carleton University, co-hosted a hybrid event. Over 2-days, more than 90 people attended in-person and virtually, representing stakeholders from across the housing ecosystem.

The event had 3 hoped for outcomes for attendees: 

  1. Recognize the elements (View or download PDF, 109 KB) that are important to consider when planning housing for Autistic people.

  2. Ability to make connections between the information shared and their own work, along with meeting new people and organizations.

     

  3. Identify opportunities to act individually and collectively to improve housing outcomes for Autistic people.

Note: this was an English-speaking event. All materials and videos created for and from the event are only available in English.

Check out this 1-page infographic that shares strategies to help you plan a gathering that sparks connection and promotes change. (View or download PDF, 65.7 KB)

Presentations

Unlocking Opportunities: Past, Present and Future

Showcasing innovative collaborations that have created opportunities. How can these approaches and lessons learned translate to other regions? (Video length 22:46)

Amy Tatterton, BRC, M.Ed., Director of Learning and Connection, The Sinneave Family Foundation
Emily King-Moore, Communications Director, HomeSpace Society.

 

Finding Synergies: Exploring Opportunities

Showcasing a pathway to financing housing that aims to address affordability, accessibility and social outcomes. Offers a case study approach to discuss sustainably financing affordable units in a mixed income setting. (Video Length 01:02:47)  

Hermonie Green, Communications and Impact Manager, Ayrshire Group,
Lucie Morrison, Senior Marketing and Communications Specialist, Bespoke Social Profit Solutions Inc.
Mike Winnitoy, Vice President, Investments, Ayrshire Group,
Jolene Livingston, Founder, Partners for Affordable Housing.

What’s Happening in Alberta – Working Together for Impact

Overview of Stronger Foundations Alberta’s 10-year affordable housing strategy. Discuss municipal initiatives promoting community connections that advance solutions. (Video length 30:53)

Adam Harrison, BA Sc, BURPI, Acting Leader, Partnerships, Housing Solutions, City of Calgary,
Chris Slater, Chief Operating Officer, Onward Homes,
Tanya McLeod, MHA, CHE, President, The Sinneave Family Foundation

A Networked Approach to Neuroinclusivity in Housing

Collaboration is important to advancing social change and this emerging network could help. To promote mutual learning, system influence and capacity building, what actions should be prioritized by the network? (Video length 14:17)

Barb Potter, MHS, BN, Consultant, The Sinneave Family Foundation

Neuroinclusivity in Housing: Impact Update

Sharing early findings from activities undertaken by the Neuroinclusivity in Housing team from the Accessibility Institute. (Video length 35:45)

Roxanna-Maria Barbu, PhD, Lead Researcher, Neuroinclusivity in Housing, Accessibility Institute
Tara Connolly, M.A., RP, Assistant Director, Research and Development, Accessibility Institute

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