Adult Social Knowledge (Scope Society)
Adult Social Knowledge (ASK) is a program that focuses on social skills development for adults 18+ that have been diagnosed with a developmental disability. Participants will gain knowledge and skills through a variety of social topics and activities.
Phone: (403) 717-4107
Website: www.calgaryscope.org/
Eckert Psychology
Offers social skills coaching by developing knowledge and practical skills to help understand and behave in accordance with social rules and convention, fostering opportunities for personal dignity and new friendships, and safeguarding against abuse.
Email: info@eckert-psychology.com
Phone: (403) 230-2959
Website: www.eckertcentre.com/adult-coaching
GrowU
GrowU offers courses for young adults with disabilities to develop tools and strategies so they can live their best adult life. Courses focus on building skills for success in all areas of life, using a wide variety of teaching techniques and strategies tailored to students’ needs.
Website: www.growucourses.ca/
PEERS-YA (University of Calgary)
PEERS-YA (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Social Skills for Young Adults) is designed for adults ages 19-28 with autism who are themselves motivated and interested to participate. The program consists of evidence-based and empirically-supported interventions designed to help motivated adults learn how to make and keep friends. Individuals are taught and shown important social skills, and are given the opportunity to practice these skills during socialization activities.
Email: peers@ucalgary.ca
Website: www.werklund.ucalgary.ca/research/asert/peers
Community Kitchen (Calgary Women’s Centre)
The Community Kitchen program is for women with developmental disabilities. It includes finding recipes and cooking group meals to making crafts and planning activities together, offers participants opportunities to learn new skills, build relationships and get involved with the community. The program runs every second Friday from Sept-June, and once a month in July/Aug. Individuals can register on the website, or drop-in.
Email: info@womenscentrecalgary.org
Phone: (403) 264-1155
Website: www.womenscentrecalgary.org/community-kitchen/
Exceptional Abilities Educational Consultation & Tutoring
Exceptional Abilities Education Consulting and Tutoring has a youth & adult support includes Career Connections program offering career coaching, skills training, and mentorship. Their unique Adapted Learn to Drive program adapts driver’s education for neurodiverse learners and individuals who benefit from tailored instruction. Lessons focus on building confidence, safety awareness, and mastery of both technical and social aspects of driving. They also offer workshops for students, parents and educators.
Email: info@exceptionalabilities.ca
Phone: (587) 317-9601
Website: www.exceptionalabilities.ca/
Independent Living Resource Center of Calgary (ILRCC)
Is an organization committed to empowering individuals 18+ with disabilities throughout Alberta. They have a website database to help caregivers find respite workers. They provide help with AISH Applications & Appeals, PDD Applications, City of Calgary Fee Entry Program, Housing Applications and more. They offer Social Skills programs, Community Access, Support Independent Living Program and have programs for Cooking, Art & Crafts, Yoga, Bowling, Social evening, Music and Dance, ASL and more.
Email: info@ilrcca.ab.ca
Phone: (403) 263-6880
Website: www.ilrcc.ab.ca/
The Sage Mustang, Lifeskills Unbridled | Sandra Graham B.Ed.; M.A.
Certified Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator & Certified Horse Powered Reading Facilitator. The Sage Mustang partners with previously untouched wild mustangs to provide an amazing experience that enhances personal growth. This innovative opportunity offers powerful solutions to acquire invaluable knowledge, skills, and experiences through engaging, fun, objective-based learning activities that will last a lifetime! Sessions will begin in spring, weather dependent. Individual sessions are available by request while group sessions are scheduled.
Email: thesagemustang@gmail.com
Phone: (403) 820-2821
Website: www.thesagemustang.ca/