Connections - Family Advocacy

Municipal Elections 2021. Disability-related issues to consider when casting your vote October 18th
August 31, 2021

October 4 UPDATE: The City of Edmonton has made available information on accessible voting options. – As Alberta heads into a municipal election on October 18, 2021, it is important […]

Federal Election 2021. Disability-related issues to consider when casting your vote on September 20th
August 26, 2021

UPDATE September 10th: Inclusion Canada has compiled this infographic comparing the party platforms as they pertain to disability. Please note that the infographic includes all the parties who have disability-related content […]

Canada Disability Inclusion Action Plan Survey: Have your voice heard
August 19, 2021

The Canadian government has committed to developing and implementing a federal Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) and is now seeking input from Canadians via an online survey that can be […]

Manifesting hope during the pandemic. The Oakleaf Family shares their story. The family is posed on a rocky river front on a winter day. Pictured is Jess, Stephen, parents David and Ann, Catherine and her husband Kevin and their three small children.
July 19, 2021

Catherine Oakleaf and her mom Anne McWhir share their family’s experience navigating the pandemic together with Catherine’s brother, Stephen, who has a developmental disability. While Stephen experienced a great amount […]

Canada Disability Benefit. Learn more and take action.
July 14, 2021

August 11, 2021 UPDATE: Inclusion Canada has released their position statement on financial security and income support. – The federal government has announced its plan to create a new law […]

Alberta Ombudsman: Ensuring Fair & Equitable Treatment for All
June 24, 2021

Every Alberta citizen has the right to complain to the Ombudsman if they believe they were treated unfairly when attempting to access a public service. Whether it is a disagreement […]

Alberta COVID-19 Vaccine Schedule. Phase 2C, Frontline Disability Service Workers
April 30, 2021

May 5 UPDATE: All Albertans age 12+ will be eligible for a vaccine beginning May 6th. Learn more, and book your vaccine here. As such, disability support workers are no longer […]

Developmental Disability and the COVID 19 vaccine Inclusion Alberta
April 26, 2021

APRIL 30 UPDATE: Starting April 30, front-line disability services workers, including those hired directly by families using FSCD/FMS funding, can begin booking appointments at participating pharmacies or Alberta Health Services […]

Youth For Inclusion. Alberta's Young Generation Advocate for change. April 17, 2021. A part of the 2021 Virtual Inclusion Alberta Family Conference. Space is limited so please register early at inclusionalberta.org
April 12, 2021

Youth for Inclusion is an initiative by Inclusion Alberta to bring together youth aged 16-22 years old, with and without disabilities, who are interested in the inclusion movement, social justice, […]

Mark Fusco and his cousin Ryan MacIntyre
October 30, 2020

By Mark Fusco Mark Fusco is the Owner/Operator of Revive Hair Loft in Edmonton, AB.  The handsome guy on the right of the photo above is my cousin, Ryan MacIntyre, […]