Meetings Archive

The first Zoom-only Aspires meeting, conducted ‘virtually’. Members share their challenges, coping mechanisms and ideas for Aspires during COVID-19 isolation.

3D Technology Used to House Those in Need of Affordable Housing. A member of Aspires presented on 3D technology being used worldwide to build low cost housing for vulnerable populations. This meeting included a Powerpoint Presentation, which can be viewed or downloaded here.

Update of Affordable Housing Opportunities in Calgary. John Seigner, Director of Supported Independent Living at Sinneave gave an update on several new housing opportunities with Homespace.

Linda Perry from Vela Microboards in British Columbia presents a solution used there for lifelong oversight for those who need support. The Horizon View, 6 months post move in evaluation of residents and families experiences is presented.

While many parents have accepted the fact that their adult will move out of the family home at some point, it can be hard to get started, especially when there are so many factors to consider and details to organize. In this presentation the concept of readiness, key predictors for […]

At this month’s meeting Aspires heard about the new initiative in Calgary to create more affordable housing spaces for people with autism, and from the agency ‘Above and Beyond Care’ who presented on their plans to expand a home for more permanent support and respite placements.