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An Update on Accenture Learning Exchange: Skills to Succeed
In recognition that many individuals experience barriers to employment, Accenture has developed learning opportunities – pre-recorded courses & workshops covering a range of career development, technical skills & mental wellness topics. Square Peg Society wants to help you augment & practice your skills to make you more attractive to prospective employers. Over the next year we will be offering avenues for you to build your tool kit of employment skills. Accenture Learning Exchange online courses is a first leg in…
Free
Online Social Conversation Group for Autistic Women
An online social conversation group for Autistic women, 18+ years old This group is for Autistic women to share our past experiences & present realities – similar or different, and to celebrate our uniqueness together as we build strength & resilience for our futures. To warm up: What are you most looking forward to with the coming of spring? Topic: Being on the Spectrum presents sensory challenges, and with these, anxiety & stress. How do you handle stress in your…
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Movie Chat Night
Tuesday, Mar 28, 2023 @ 7:15 pm PDT This month’s movie is: Infinity Train, Season 1 We will watch the whole season together (don't worry, it's short!), in real time, and then talk about it afterwards. A young girl named Tulip finds herself on a mysterious train where every car contains its own world. Will she find a way off the train, or will she succumb to the train’s dark secrets? See trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQnykT4y3w8 To watch & talk with…
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An Update on NPower Canada’s Employment Training Programs
NPower Canada programs provide participants with free in-demand digital and professional skills training, and connects them to new and rewarding career opportunities with some of Canada’s largest employers. Through consultation with a wide range of employers, NPower Canada’s comprehensive curriculum ensures participants are equipped with the in-demand technical and professional skills most sought after by industry. Prior experience is not required for some programs. Successful graduates from each training program benefit from personal and professional development, job placement services, post-hire…
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Parent Social Group: Talk on Zoom
Parents, are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? Online: Monday, April 3, 7:15pm PT This month’s topic is an extension of last month’s - As our kids grow up, they may seem to need or want us less – how do we stay connected with them while helping to scaffold their growth? Please register for the event to get the Zoom link.
Free
Let’s Talk!
A Monthly online conversation group for Autistic adults, 18+ years old Many autistic people have spent much of their lives feeling “different”. This group is an evening to share our past experiences & present realities – similar or different, and to celebrate our uniqueness together as we build strength & resilience for our futures. Our host, Sara Leschasin, is a community support worker, a K-12 educator, and an autistic adult. She is inspired by the accomplishments of her fellow autistics…
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Skill Building Workshop
Project Spectrum connecting people on the autism spectrum with software to develop 3D design skills and open the door into minds full of pictures. SketchUp is one of the most popular 3D modeling and design tools in the world. While many architects, woodworkers, and interior designers traditionally use SketchUp, it has endless assets in the world of Graphic Design. SketchUp an ideal place to start for those who are interested in learning to use a 3D modeling program. Trimble is…
Free
Online Social Conversation Group for Autistic Women
An online social conversation group for Autistic women, 18+ years old This group is for Autistic women to share our past experiences & present realities – similar or different, and to celebrate our uniqueness together as we build strength & resilience for our futures. To warm up: How was your Easter weekend? Topic: Being on the Spectrum can present social challenges -what are some techniques that you use to engage people and make friends? Please register to get the Zoom…
Free
Skill Building Workshop
Project Spectrum connecting people on the autism spectrum with software to develop 3D design skills and open the door into minds full of pictures. SketchUp is one of the most popular 3D modeling and design tools in the world. While many architects, woodworkers, and interior designers traditionally use SketchUp, it has endless assets in the world of Graphic Design. SketchUp an ideal place to start for those who are interested in learning to use a 3D modeling program. Trimble is…
Free
Movie Chat Night
Thursday, April 27, 2023 @ 7:30pm PDT This month’s movie is: The King's Speech Watch the movie on Amazon Prime in advance of our discussion on the 27th. Britain's Prince Albert (Colin Firth) must ascend the throne as King George VI, but he has a speech impediment. Knowing that the country needs her husband to be able to communicate effectively, Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter) hires Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush), an Australian actor and speech therapist, to help him overcome his stammer. An…
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Parents Speaking with Parents: Talk on Zoom
Parents, are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? This month we want to hear about the worries about your grown-up child that keep you awake at night. Can you effectively still “parent” regarding these issues? How do you manage you own anxiety regarding these concerns? Please register for the event to get the Zoom link.
Free
Let’s talk!
A Monthly online conversation group for Autistic adults, 18+ years old. Many autistic people have spent much of their lives feeling “different”. This group is an evening to share our past experiences & present realities – similar or different, and to celebrate our uniqueness together as we build strength & resilience for our futures. Our host, Sara Leschasin, is a community support worker, a K-12 educator, and an autistic adult. She is inspired by the accomplishments of her fellow autistics…
Free
Online Social Conversation Group for Autistic Women
An online social conversation group for Autistic women, 18+ years old This group is for Autistic women to share our past experiences & present realities – similar or different, and to celebrate our uniqueness together as we build strength & resilience for our futures. To warm up: Tell us about a hobby that you have. Topic: Do you have goals that you are working toward? How are you trying to achieve them? If you do not currently have a goal,…
Free
Movie Chat Night
Thursday, May 25th, 2023 @ 7:30pm PDT This month’s movie is: Jojo Rabbit Watch the movie on Disney Plus in advance of our discussion on the 25th. A World War II satire that follows a lonely German boy named Jojo (Roman Griffin Davis) whose world view is turned upside down when he discovers his single mother (Scarlett Johansson) is hiding a young Jewish girl (Thomasin McKenzie) in their attic. Aided only by his idiotic imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler (Taika Waititi),…
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Skill Building Workshop: Money in Excel
Our Skill Building Workshops are offered to bolster the workplace and independent living skills of autistic adults. x This particular workshop has two goals – to learn the basics of Excel through building a personal Income and Expenses budget. Our instructor is Doug Keller, BBA, an Excel Expert, and parent of an Autistic adult. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_ifvAgJII4 You can download the template, with excel…
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Event time is in Vancouver BC time.