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Belonging Matters is thrilled to announce that Talks That Matter is now FREE. This has been made possible by individuals and sponsors who believe in the power of sharing stories and fostering a society that includes all people. Talks That Matter puts the spotlight on the economic and social participation of people with a disability by sharing over 85 more»

Read the Canadian Association for Community Living's latest issue of "Institution Watch"

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EDMONTON, Sept. 19, 2014 /CNW/ - The Alberta Association for Community Living (AACL) remains deeply opposed to institutionalization. Like most Albertans, tens of thousands of Alberta families with sons and daughters with developmental disabilities were looking forward to a new premier who promised a bold vision guided by an ethical and moral compass. more»

EDMONTON, Sept. 5, 2014 /CNW/ - The Alberta Association for Community Living (AACL) is appalled at the NDP's gross error in judgment in calling for individuals with developmental disabilities to once again be removed from their families and communities to be hidden away in the dark recesses of institutions. NDP Leadership Candidate David Eggen stated more»

The following was released by PDD August 13, 2014: The PDD Transformation Plan has been updated to reflect how we are continuing to work with individuals, families, guardians, staff and service providers in transforming the PDD Program. The plan highlights changes being implemented and the input, priorities and involvement of individuals, families and more»

August 12, 2014 - The Alberta Association for Community Living (AACL) will demonstrate inclusive living for people with developmental disabilities at its best by competing in the Spartan Sprint Race, August 17th 2014 in Calgary, Alberta. The Spartan Race is known as one of the world’s premiere obstacle course races. Under the guidance of Elite Racer more»

July 21, 2013 (Montreal) Since the Supreme Court of Canada ruling in the Bedford case struck down some of Canada’s prostitution laws on December 20, 2013, various assertions have been made in favour of the complete decriminalization of prostitution. As the debate continues on Parliament Hill and across the country, one of these assertions focuses on more»