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Accessibility Services 101: Supporting Student Success at SAIT

Southern Alberta Institue of Technology-SAIT 1301 16 Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Join in-person for an informational session to learn about Accessibility Services at SAIT. This session is designed for students and their parents or support people. Topics include: The Accessibility Services intake process Steps for setting up necessary accommodations The roles of students, faculty, and Accessibility Advisors in the process Tips for developing self-advocacy skills Additional […]

FREE

Intro to Registered Disability Savings Plan

Online Meeting

The Level 1: Introduction to the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) in Canada. This webinar is for those who want to learn what an RDSP is, who qualifies, how to apply for the Federal Disability Tax Credit, and how to open an RDSP. This is best suited to people who want to learn the basics […]

FREE

Protecting Our Kids in the Digital Age

Foothills Academy Community Services 745 - 37 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

EXPERT: Constable Gert Villani, Calgary Police Service Join us for an eye-opening presentation about the tactics used by child predators and how to safeguard children in today’s digital world.  Constable Villani delves into how these criminals operate, where they are found online—including social media and gaming platforms—the process of grooming, and the warning signs of […]

10$

ADHD & Exercise: Exploring Benefits & Barriers

Online Meeting

EXPERT: Nate Montey Join us as we learn from Nate how and why exercise benefits individuals with ADHD, as well as how socioeconomic intersections with ADHD may create obstacles to beginning exercise. Nate Montey (he/they) is a CSEP certified personal trainer and NASM corrective exercise specialist who works with primarily ADHD and Autistic Adults in […]

FREE

Mindful Money: Empowering Strategies for Women with ADHD

Online Meeting

EXPERT: Danielle Abbott Join Danielle Abbott, a financial coach and founder of Damsel Financial Coaching, for an empowering and insightful session designed specifically for women with ADHD. Danielle brings her expertise and unique approach to help women take control of their personal finances, addressing the challenges often faced by those with ADHD. This session will […]

FREE

Level 2: Registered Disability Savings Plan

Online Meeting

RDSP Level 2 Webinar This Advanced RDSP webinar is for people who have an RDSP or have already taken Level 1 and would like to deepen their knowledge of the RDSP and learn how to maximize its growth. This webinar includes more complicated information so attendees should already have a basic understanding of the RDSP. […]

FREE

Effective Teaching of Reading Fluency – The Fluency Development Lesson

Online Meeting

EXPERT: Dr. Timothy Rasinski Fluency in reading has been found to be a critical element of any successful reading program.  Despite its importance many students fail to achieve sufficiently in this area and many teachers do not feel completely competent in their knowledge and teaching of this reading component.  In this workshop, Dr. Tim Rasinski […]

40.$

How Sleep Disorders and ADHD

Online Meeting

EXPERT: J.J. Sandra Kooij, M.D., Ph.D. Sleep problems are among the most frequent co-occurring disorders in people with ADHD. We know that sleep loss impairs concentration, memory, mood stability, and the immune system’s functioning, increasing risk for infections and allergies. Not surprisingly, ADHD is associated with many allergies and infections. The good news is that […]

FREE

Freeing the “Anxious Generation” From the Harms of a Phone-Based Childhood

Online Meeting

EXPERT: Zach Rausch, MS Gen Z is the first generation in history to go through puberty with portals in their pockets that call them away from the people nearby and into an alternative universe that is exciting, addictive, and unstable. Zach Rausch, lead researcher for the #1 New York Times bestseller The Anxious Generation, will argue that the […]

25$

Gap Year Pros and Cons for Neurodivergent Students

Online Meeting

EXPERT: Carolyn K. Jeppsen Some high school seniors, particularly those with ADHD who have experienced persistent academic stress, may benefit from taking a gap year before they begin college, a trade school, or a career. Some students desperately need the time off to decompress, some are uncertain about their direction, and others may want to […]

FREE

ADHD & Executive Functioning

Online Meeting

EXPERTS: Rhonda Anderson, BEd & Stephanie Sands, BSc, Rocky View Schools and MHCB Stepping Stones to Mental Health The session will provide an overview of ADHD and how issues with impulsivity and/or inattention impact children's ability to manage their environments. The session will also explore the impact ADHD has on Executive Functioning and how it […]

FREE

Parenting the ADHD Teen

Online Meeting

EXPERT: Sharon Saline, Psy.D. Does your tween or teen say ‘No’ as an automatic reflex? Do they dismiss your advice and often do the exact opposite? Do you feel powerless in halting their bad choices as they exert independence and ‘learn the hard way?’ In this webinar, Sharon Saline, Psy.D., pulls back the curtain and […]

FREE

CRA Disability Tax Credit Webinar

Online Meeting

EXPERT:  Stefanie Ricchio CPA, CGA This is one of the most requested webinars! Learn about the CRA disability tax credit and the Registered Disability Savings Plan. determine the eligibility criteria and requirements compare which deductions are of greater benefit to taxpayers discuss the procedures to follow when changes in medical conditions occur identify tax implications […]

FREE

ADHD and Caffeine

Online Meeting

EXPERT: Sarah Cheyette, M.D. Caffeine may be the world’s most common stimulant, almost universally seen as nature’s antidote to memory, fatigue, and focus problems. But caffeine’s common side effects, including higher heart rate, irritability and sleep problems, may outweigh the benefits for adolescents and adults with ADHD. What should adults with ADHD, and caregivers of children […]

FREE

LDA of America 62nd Conference

Renaissance Orlando Hotel at SeaWorld 6677 Sea Harbor Dr, Orlanda, FL, United States

As we celebrate our 62nd Annual International Conference, we’re keenly aware that this conference is all about YOU! Our attendees, our speakers, our sponsors and our colleagues – all of us come together to network, learn, have a bit of fun, and then take home what we’ve learned to continue to support, educate and advocate […]

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Navigating the Transition to Postsecondary for Neurodiverse Students

Foothills Academy Community Services 745 - 37 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Join us for this insightful workshop designed to support neurodiverse students and their families as they prepare for life beyond high school. This event will feature a panel of experts, including former students who have navigated the transition firsthand, a psychologist with expertise in neurodiverse learning, a Senior Manager of Student Services from the University […]

10$

The Surprising Association Between ADHD & Inflammatory Disorders

Online Meeting

EXPERT:  James Kustow, BMedSci, BMBS, MRCPsych Join Dr. Kustow as he explores the emerging research which may explain ADHD’s unexpected associations with inflammatory conditions like allergy, autoimmunity, fatigue, pain, and anxiety. Scientists have identified genes linked to brain functions that also regulate immune and other bodily functions, indicating a potential connection between these disorders. In […]

FREE

Not falling through the cracks :​ How psychoeducational assessments can help​ foster success!

Online Meeting

EXPERTS: Caitlin Schneider, MSc., and Karen Wagner, MEd, Registered Psychologists Does your child struggle in a mainstream classroom? Are you concerned that your child may be anxious, overwhelmed or inattentive at school? Does your child struggle to understand new academic concepts or lessons? Do you think your child needs extra support to achieve academic or […]

FREE

Beyond the Diagnosis with Chris Woodin: Math for Neurodiverse Students

Foothills Academy Community Services 745 - 37 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

EXPERT: Chris Woodin Join Christopher Woodin, Ed.M., a renowned expert in mathematics and learning disabilities, for an inspiring and practical session on empowering neurodiverse learners in math on March 6th, 2025. Drawing on decades of experience as the Math Department Head at Landmark School and an award-winning educator, Chris shares innovative, multi-modal strategies to help students build confidence […]

10$

International Dyslexia Association, Ontario Literacy & Learning Educator Conference

Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre 655 Dixon Rd, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Coming together to advance the right to read Join us in improving the lives of children who struggle to learn to read. Our sold-out 2023 and 2024 conferences were resounding successes, uniting educators and dyslexia advocates across the world. The Literacy & Learning Conference will focus on supporting educators and other relevant professionals with the […]

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