Employment, Education & Housing

Employment

 
Auticon Canada

An IT consulting firm that hires adults with ASD to work as consultants in various roles within the IT field.

     
    Able & available

    A Canada-wide online job board on a mission to empower individuals with disabilities by connecting them with meaningful employment opportunities. You can safely search through the job listings knowing that companies choosing to post on the site are showing their commitment to inclusion and diversity. Or post your resume and let companies find you!

       
      Calgary Alternative Employment Service (CAES)

      Assists job-seekers to overcome barriers, understand workplace culture and fill the personnel needs of inclusive employers in Calgary. CAES works with each client to identify their ideal work setting and employment support needs. Job interviews and employment placement are facilitated in accordance with the client’s goals. We then provide ongoing follow-up support to both the client and the employer in order to strengthen their skills and working relationship as well as ensure job satisfaction and retention.

         
        EmploymentWorks Program

        Offers employment preparedness training and support, combined with job sampling and hands-on experience to autistic adults and persons with disabilities. The program is designed for individuals at least 15 years of age who want to enter or return to the workforce, and who are willing to develop and practice the skills needed to support employment success.

           
          Potential Place

          A clubhouse for individuals with a mental health concern. The clubhouse offers employability skills, workplace training and a safe social setting for members.

             
            Prospect

            Provides skill-building and career employment information services – personal development, work search strategies, career planning, interview preparation and practice.

               
              Spectrum Advantage

              Employment program for adults on the autism spectrum 18-30. Also offers employers the opportunity to get involved with the next level of diversity in the workplace.

                 
                Ready, Willing & Able

                (In Conjunction with Society for Autism Support and Services and Spectrum Advantage) Are you looking for employment in the Calgary area or need support in your post-secondary studies? Through Ready, Willing and Able, our Autism Outreach Coordinator can support you with navigating your path to success by connecting you to community agencies.

                   

                   

                  Education

                   
                  Alberta University of the ARTS

                  Alberta University of the Arts offers small classes, more subject areas than most art, craft and design schools and the flexibility to create a curriculum. Subject areas are Animation, Ceramics, Critical and Creative Studies, Drawing, Fibre, Glass, Jewellery and Metals, Media Arts, Object Design and Fabrication, Painting, Photography, Print Media, Sculpture, Visual Communication Design and more.

                     
                    Bow Valley College Services for students with Disabilities

                    Bow Valley College offers services for students with disabilities to ensure equal access to education, resources, and support tailored to their unique needs. ‍An Accessibility Advisor can discuss your needs and walk you through the process of receiving accommodations.

                       
                      Canada Student Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities

                      This grant is available to students with disabilities for each year of study. You can apply at the same time as you apply for student aid with your province or territory.

                         
                        Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Permanent Disabilities

                        If you need education-related services or equipment, apply for the Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment – Students with Disabilities. You can apply at the same time as you apply for student aid with your province or territory.

                           
                          Mount Royal University – Transitional Vocational Program

                          The Employment Preparation Certificate program was established in 1980 and has, with continuous development, evaluation and change, supported students to find and maintain competitive employment. Their Transitional Vocational Program also offers part-time studies.

                             
                            Mount Royal University Access and Inclusion Services

                            Access and Inclusion Services supports members of the University in creating an accessible, equitable, and inclusive learning environment.

                               
                              SAIT Accessibility Services

                              Offers an accessible learning experience, they support students with documented mobility, sensory (vision, hearing), learning, attentional, neurological, psychological or temporary disabilities.

                                 
                                University of Calgary – Inclusive Post-Secondary Education

                                Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (IPSE) facilitates opportunities for diverse learners to cultivate their academic and social aspirations, at either the University of Calgary or St. Mary’s University.

                                   
                                  University of Calgary – Student Accessibility Services

                                     

                                     

                                    Housing

                                     
                                    AIDE Canada

                                    In Canada, provincial and local organizations provide funding and resources to help families make their homes more accessible and safe for individuals with disabilities. AIDE Canada has a guide that covers major federal programs and key provincial ones, explaining modifications for physical disabilities and sensory needs.

                                       
                                      Abilities in Motion Support Services

                                      AIMSS provide care for adults with disabilities, seniors, and complex needs in a range of settings, including full-service organizations, supported living communities, at-home care, supportive roommates, and respite care for family managed and PDD-funded individuals.

                                         
                                        Aspires Housing

                                        A group of parents focused on the identification and development of local family-driven housing solutions for their adult children with autism.

                                           
                                          Community Housing Affordability Collective

                                          The collective engine for improving housing affordability in Calgary through cross-sector collaboration and community-based advocacy.

                                             
                                            The Mustard Seed

                                            Provides basic services (shelter, food and clothing) and support services (including employment, health and wellness, and spiritual care), as well as housing for those in need.

                                               
                                              Onward Homes

                                              Horizon Housing and Forward Housing have merged as a new not-for-profit force for affordable housing in Calgary. Providing affordable, integrated and supported homes to tenants with a variety of special needs including individuals living with mental health challenges, physical disabilities, families and seniors living below the poverty line, and the working poor. Need a referral by a partnering agency to access.

                                                 
                                                Supported Living Accommodations Listings (Government of Alberta)

                                                Listings of supported accommodations in the Calgary area.

                                                   
                                                  Universal Rehabilitation Service Agency (URSA)

                                                  Their Residential Services program offers assisted-living groups homes for people 18 and older with developmental disabilities, with options for both long-term residence and short-term respite. This program is intended for those who require partial to total assistance with activities of daily living, and also has additional supports for those transitioning from the child healthcare system to the adult system.

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