Sensational Futures

Sensational Futures To empower parents and teachers and other professionals working with children with special needs

Educational consulting through workshops and professional speaking on supports for children with special needs

02/01/2026

Dysphagia/Autism/ARFID. Feeding differences are such an undersupported and misunderstood issue.

This toolkit is designed to help families gain an understanding of the reasons why children and youth on the autism spectrum experience feeding difficulties and provide effective strategies that can be implemented at home.

02/01/2026

Supporting your child's wellness journey just got easier. We direct bill to Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD), making access to care simple and stress-free for your family. No upfront costs, no reimbursement forms—just quality support when you need it most.

Our counselling services provide children with disabilities the emotional and behavioral support they need to thrive. We offer a safe, compassionate space where your child can develop coping skills, build resilience, and work through challenges.

📞 Contact us today to learn more about our counselling services!

Let us handle the billing—you focus on what matters most!

02/01/2026

We want your feedback!

Our draft Wayfinding and Signage standard is open for public review.

Help make navigation in buildings and public spaces safe and accessible for everyone.

The standard covers topics such as:
• lighting and contrast,
• interior and exterior wayfinding (including tactile walking surface indicators),
• signage design and installation,
• tactile and braille elements,
• pictograms and graphical symbols,
• audible and electronic signage,
• maps.

To share your feedback, access the standard, then sign in to our online user portal:
https://ow.ly/wjEb50Y5GC5

Deadline: March 30, 2026



Alt text:
A hanging wayfinding sign shows pictograms of 3 people, including a person using a wheelchair. Below the image, text reads “Public review – Draft standard: Wayfinding and Signage.” The Canada wordmark appears in the bottom right corner.

02/01/2026

Japanese Tennis player, Tokido Oda, is the youngest player ever, at 19, to hold all four Grand Slam titles at the same time after winning this year's Australian Open Men's wheelchair title over Martin De la Puente, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2. Congratulations, Tokido, on such an impressive accomplishment.

Alt Text: On the right is a photo of Tokido Oda hitting a shot in the finals game.
On the left is text that says "Japanese Tennis player, Tokido Oda is the youngest player ever, at 19, to hold all four Grand Slam titles at the same time after winning this year's Australian Open." The Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart logo is on the bottom left of the image.

02/01/2026

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION SESSION

Interested in becoming part of the Dogs with Wings volunteer team?

Join us for our Monthly Volunteer Information Session to learn about our programs, meet some volunteers, and discover how you can help change lives — from raising puppies to supporting our dogs in training and beyond!

Location: Dogs with Wings, 11343 174 St NW, Edmonton
When: Tuesday, FEBRUARY 3rd at 5:30pm

RSVP: on our website at https://dogswithwings.ca/

Click the “RSVP” button to submit your name and number of guests.

We can’t wait to meet you and share more about how you can make a difference!

01/29/2026

This weekend is Special Olympics Donut weekend at Tim Hortons. Head down to Tim Hortons this weekend and order yourself a Special Olympics Donut; all proceeds are donated to the Special Olympics.

Alt text: The background of the image is red with text saying "Special Olympics Donut weekend at Tim Hortons". There is a photo of the donut, a brown donut, with a white glaze, topped with sprinkles on one half and whipped cream in the centre. There is a badge-shaped text box that says "Jan 30th - Feb 1st, 100% of proceeds are donated to the Special Olympics". The Calgary Adapted Hub, powered by Jumpstart logo, is in the bottom right.

01/29/2026

Dear All,
Please note we have limited in person space. If you registered for in person and can no longer attend or would prefer to switch to virtual, please reach out to asdab@ualberta.ca so we can release that space for someone else.
Thanks!

01/29/2026

✨WE'RE HIRING!✨

Be part of an incredible team and make a lasting impact at Camp Horizon this summer!

Applicants must be 18 years or older by June 1, 2026, be able to live onsite for the duration of the contract and provide police clearance. Please submit resumes to hr@easterseals.ab.ca.

01/29/2026

Absolutely awesome infographic on the eighth - and often misunderstood - sense, interoception, or what's going on inside your body and with your internal organs.
via DNE

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