Sensational Futures

06/23/2026

Join us for a weekend of community, great finds, and support for a meaningful cause!
July 18 & 19, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Mom’s Neighbourhood Café (formerly Café on 54th)
9704 – 54 Ave NW, Edmonton
We are currently accepting donations for the garage sale. To donate items or volunteer, contact [email protected] and include “Garage Sale” in the subject line. Please note: we are unable to accept clothing, furniture, baby furniture, or car seats.
Your support helps strengthen our mission and community impact—see you there!

06/23/2026

Big changes are coming to Alberta’s disability income system. Do you know what they mean for you or the people you support?

Join us for 'Understanding AISH & ADAP', a practical, plain-language session designed for people with disabilities, caregivers, family members, and support workers.

You'll learn:
✅ The differences between AISH and ADAP
✅ Eligibility requirements, benefits, health coverage, and income rules
✅ How to navigate the application process and medical reports
✅ What happens after you apply, including adjudication and appeals
✅ Key changes taking effect after July 1, 2026
✅ How the Disability Tax Credit and Canada Disability Benefit fit into the bigger picture

This session focuses on helping participants build confidence, understand their rights and options, and make informed decisions about disability supports.

This learning opportunity is brought to you through a partnership between Canadian Mental Health Association Edmonton, Edmonton Recovery College, and Autism Edmonton.

🎟 Register today: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/understanding-aish-adap-tickets-1992079953767?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

06/23/2026

If you or someone you support is navigating AISH and ADAP right now, this might help.

CMHA-Edmonton is offering a free, plain-language course called Understanding AISH and ADAP. It covers eligibility, the application process, what to expect after applying, and practical strategies for income reporting and managing budgets.
Multiple dates through June - August, in person in Edmonton and online via Zoom.
It is free and open to people with disabilities, caregivers, and support workers.

To register, contact CMHA-Edmonton at [email protected]
We're sharing this because the gaps we've heard about in the comments deserve real resources where they exist. We hope this provides some answers.

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!

The Social Experience of Autistic Late-Diagnosed Women and Gender-Diverse People

📅 Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
🕚 Time: 12 pm MST
💻 Online Event
🎟️ Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/social-experience-autistic-late-diagnosed-women-and-gender-diverse-people-tickets-1990185796291?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

This learning session is brought to you by Autism Edmonton with support from the Government of Alberta.

What does it mean to move through life without knowing you are Autistic, only to receive a diagnosis later in adulthood? For many late-diagnosed Autistic women and gender diverse individuals, the journey can bring relief, grief, validation, self-understanding, and a rethinking of past experiences. 🧠✨

Join Autism Edmonton for Social Experience: Autistic Late Diagnosed Women and Gender Diverse People featuring Dr. Angela Feehan. This engaging virtual learning session will explore findings from 33 research studies examining the social experiences of late-diagnosed Autistic women and gender-diverse individuals across the lifespan.

Topics will include navigating social interactions while undiagnosed, masking and coping strategies, recognizing autistic identity, the assessment and diagnosis process, supportive factors for thriving, and the emotional realities that can come with late diagnosis. Attendees will also have opportunities for reflection and discussion around how these experiences may resonate with their own lives and journeys.

Dr. Angela Feehan is a Speech Language Pathologist and Assistant Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan. Her work focuses on understanding how neurodivergent individuals can thrive in their everyday lives, with a particular focus on late diagnosis, social experiences, and Autistic women and gender-diverse people. Dr. Feehan also brings lived experience to her work in neurodivergence.

06/18/2026

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/understanding-aish-adap-tickets-1992079953767?fbclid=IwY2xjawSg0Z1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFldjhPRnBWV2t0UEpoRDVLc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrxB5EoA2IFxbXNU-xQJevkLZ-b8pfrob6mVvfINkOmX9QCSdLh95WXsR9aE_aem_lDHhBgHH9rb_srhp3wHH4Q

Learn eligibility, applications, medical reports, appeals, benefits, and key 2026 changes. Build confidence navigating disability supports.

06/18/2026

🎉It's time for: Creating Healthy Professional Boundaries and Navigating Challenging Conversations | Virtual Training🎉

We are excited to invite professionals and community members across Alberta to join this evidence-informed training designed to strengthen healthy boundaries and equip you with the tools to navigate challenging conversations as you support older adults.

📅 Monday, June 29, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM MDT
💻 Virtual Training via Zoom

Creating Healthy Professional Boundaries and Navigating Challenging Conversations is a 6-hour interactive training that integrates evidence-informed practices from communication psychology, trauma-informed care, and emotional intelligence frameworks to support sustainable relational health in the workplace. Participants will develop self-awareness, confidence, and practical tools to establish and maintain professional boundaries while engaging in challenging conversations with clarity, respect, and compassion.

This training will help you:
✔️Develop a sustainable practice of relational integrity, where boundaries are seen as expressions of care rather than control.
✔️Cultivate a calm, confident, and compassionate presence when navigating interpersonal stress or conflict.
✔️Foster a workplace culture grounded in trust, transparency, and mutual respect, supporting both personal and organizational well-being.

This session is part of our funded initiative: Advancing Trauma-Informed and Human-Centred Practice for Supporting Older Adults, made possible through generous funding from the Government of Alberta.

As such, this training is available at no cost to professionals and community members caring for Alberta's aging population.

👉 Register now to reserve one of the final spots: https://bookwhen.com/imagineinstitute/e/ev-sk7v9-20260629090000

06/18/2026

Ready to discover your next sport?

Join us in partnership with Sport Calgary for All Sport One Day 2026 - Adapted and experience a day filled with movement, connection, and fun.

Whether you're trying a sport for the first time or looking for a new activity to love, this event is all about exploring possibilities.

🏒 Try adapted sports including adapted lacrosse, gymnastics, soccer and hand cycling!
🏀 Meet local sport organizations like Lacrossing Barriers, Ares Pentathlon & Fencing Club, LIGHT Gymnastics, SoccAbility, Way2Move and Ultimate Para Sport Association (and come say hi to us too!)
🤝 Connect with families and community members
💪 Build confidence and skills
🎯 Discover programs available in Calgary

📅 June 20, 2026
📍 MNP Community & Sport Centre
Registration link in the comments!

Sport belongs to everyone. Come find your game.



Alt Text: Promotional graphic for Adapted All Sport One Day 2026. The poster features children and youth participating in a variety of adapted sports, including sledge hockey, wheelchair basketball, racket sports, and inclusive recreation activities. Text reads "Adapted Sport. Get In The Game." Event takes place June 20, 2026 at MNP Community & Sport Centre. Logos for Sport Calgary, All Sport One Day, Calgary Adapted Hub, and event partners are displayed.

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

🐴 Does your child light up around animals — but struggle to find their place with peers?

At this age, belonging matters more than almost anything. Our Explorer Outpost (ages 9–11) gives tweens a place to belong. On our 40-acre ranch in Ardrossan, AB, participants build genuine friendships, develop social skills, and grow their confidence — all through hands-on experiences, animal-assisted and nature-based activities, outdoor exploration, and guided therapeutic support.

For 4 days, your tween will engage in outdoor team-based activities such as grooming horses, working with chickens, playing physical activity games, and creating art — all while developing social, emotional, and cognitive skills. Activities are led by qualified therapists and are tailored to suit the group's support needs.

This program is especially supportive for youth who benefit from extra help with social and communicative challenges, emotional regulation and management, and building resilience, confidence, and self-esteem.

📅 August 4–7, 2026 | Ages 9–11 | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
📍 Ardrossan, AB — serving Edmonton, Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc, Beaumont & surrounding area.

This is more than just any summer outpost — it's a social skills and confidence-building experience for tweens who need extra support and a sense of belonging.

Spots are limited and expected to fill fast — secure your spot today! https://pci.jotform.com/form/261386465616061