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On the right is an image of Torie on stage at convocation. She is in the middle and is wearing a black robe and hat and is smiling. On her left is a person with curly blonde hair wearing a blue and black robe and black hat, and on her right is a person wearing a blue and red robe and a blue hat. All are smiling for the camera. On the left text reads: Concordia University of Edmonton. Congratulations Torie!

Inclusive Post-Secondary Education at Concordia University of Edmonton: Congratulations Torie!

June 19, 2023

Torie recently completed her studies within the Bachelor of Arts program at Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) with a focus in History and Physical Education, with support from Inclusion Alberta’s […]

Canada Disability Benefit. Ensure your voice is heard, contact your MP. Inclusion Alberta

UPDATED: Canada Disability Benefit: Ensure Your Voice is Heard

May 26, 2023

UPDATE: MAY 26, 2023 Last week the Senate completed its third reading of Bill C-22, the legislation needed to see the Canada Disability Benefit become a reality, and passed the bill with […]

Election 2023 Platform Comparisons

May 23, 2023

We are providing this comparison to help Albertans more easily review the promises each party has made in reference to children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. This […]

Video: Inclusion Alberta’s Candidate’s Forum – Election 2023

May 11, 2023

On May 9th, 2023, Inclusion Alberta hosted a virtual Provincial Election Forum on disability-related issues. The forum gave individuals with developmental disabilities and their families an opportunity to hear candidates respond to questions […]

A purple background with black text on the left that reads: Rotary Employment Partnership, Inclusion Alberta. On the right is a picture: Two employees sit behind the cash register counter at an Old Navy store. The person on the right has long blonde hair, is wearing a grey long sleeved shirt with a name tag, glasses and is smiling. The person on the left has long brown hair, is wearing a grey long sleeved shirt and a name tag and is smiling. Below the picture text reads: Old Navy, Lloydminster

Rotary Employment Partnership: Old Navy Lloydminster

April 26, 2023

Old Navy’s new store in Lloydminster recently hired Kelsey as a Sales Associate through the Rotary Employment Partnership, thanks to a connection established at Old Navy in South Edmonton Common. […]

MEDIA RELEASE: PDD waitlist funding a step in the right direction, but 1000’s more individuals with developmental disabilities and their families still need supports.

April 24, 2023

For immediate release – April 24, 2023 Edmonton, AB – Inclusion Alberta appreciates the Government of Alberta’s recent announcement detailing how funding announced in February’s budget will be spent to begin […]

2023 Inclusion Alberta Award Winners

April 18, 2023

Inclusion Alberta congratulates the winners of the 2023 Inclusion Alberta Awards. The awards were handed out this past weekend at the 2023 Inclusion Alberta Family Conference, held April 14-15 at […]

2023 National Inclusive Education Awards Winners

April 14, 2023

The National  Inclusive Education Award for Alberta is provided jointly by Inclusion Canada and Inclusion Alberta to honour a teacher, school or school district whose commitment to inclusive education is […]

New Education Funding needs to Align with Premier Danielle’s Smith’s Previous Statements on Inclusive Education and the Use of Seclusion Rooms in Schools

March 22, 2023

For Immediate Release – March 22, 2023 Edmonton, AB – Inclusion Alberta is pleased to see the Alberta government announce $126 million in new education funding over three years for […]

WestJet raffle

March 13, 2023

UPDATE: Congratulations to Marlene Wallace, raffle winner of a roundtrip flight for two guests to any regularly scheduled and marketed WestJet destination! A total of $15,540 was raised to help […]