The Sinneave Family Foundation
Non-profit OrganizationsAlberta, Canada51-200 Employees
The Sinneave Family Foundation is a Canadian nonprofit organization based in Calgary, Alberta. It focuses on reducing barriers and increasing opportunities for autistic youth and adults across education, employment, and housing, working with individuals, communities, and other organizations. The foundation also engages in knowledge advancement related to social policy affecting the autism community through tracking indicators, research, and evaluation, contributing to a broader understanding of needs and effective supports. A core part of its operations is The Ability Hub, a large inclusive learning and community space on the University of Calgary campus, where program development, service delivery, and partnerships with community groups and employers take place to support autistic learners and workers. Recent developments include collaboration with the Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorders Alliance to explore the needs of autistic adults and the launch of online resources and programs such as the Autism Campus Prep Online Course and Employment Drop-in Sessions.