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A purple image, on the left is the text "October is Disability Employment Awareness Month. Inclusion Alberta". On the right is an image of two employees work at packing a box on a table. They are in a warehouse. The employee on the left is wearing jeans and a red shirt and a black face mask and has short black hair. the employee on the right is wearing a blue shirt and a black mask, and has short brown hair. Under the image there is text that reads "EMCO"

October 11, 2022

October is Disability Employment Awareness Month, and we are highlighting how Rotarians and local businesses are creating meaningful jobs for individuals with developmental disabilities through Inclusion Alberta’s Rotary Employment Partnership. […]

Read More about #DEAM: EMCO

October is Disability Employment Awareness Month. Inclusion Alberta. Canterbury Foundation. 3 service workers pose looking at the camera in a cafeteria setting. They are all wearing black pants, a shirt and blue masks. The middle person is holding a tray of food.

#DEAM: Canterbury Foundation

October 6, 2022

Inclusive Post-Secondary Education: Success at Red Deer Polytechnic

September 27, 2022

Starting in 2006 with the inclusion of three students with developmental disabilities, Red Deer Polytechnic’s (RDP) Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Initiative has now grown to triple the number of students who […]

Inclusion Alberta UCP Leadership Candidate questions and answers

Inclusion Alberta’s UCP Leadership Candidate Questions & Responses

September 13, 2022

Inclusion Alberta is a non-partisan organization and takes no position on the leadership of any political party. We provide this only as information. We believe this information will be of […]

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Tips for Achieving an Inclusive K-12 Education

September 7, 2022

For thousands of Albertan families returning to school is an exciting time. But for many parents pursuing an inclusive education for their child with developmental disabilities, one in which their […]

Join us for a virtual info session on the RDSP/DTC. Inclusion Alberta

Join an RDSP/DTC Virtual Info Session

August 23, 2022

The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) are two important financial tools that can provide lasting financial benefits for individuals with developmental disabilities. Join us for […]

Inclusion Alberta Rotary Employment Partnership. Justen @ BMO, Calgary. On the right is an image of Justen with two coworkers, two are wearing blue shirts, the one in the middle is wearing a grey shirt. All are smiling, and Justen is holding a tablet device.

Rotary Employment Partnership: Justen at BMO

August 17, 2022

BMO recently connected with the Rotary Employment Partnership in Calgary to hire their newest team member, Justen! As a Customer Service Representative, Justen provides exceptional customer service to BMO clients. […]

Inclusion Alberta Rotary Employment Partnership. Kendra @ Parkland Garden Centre, Red Deer. On the left is an image of Kendra and a colleague posing in the greenhouse. Kendra is on the left hand has medium length brown hair, wearing glasses, a black shirt and a red apron. Her colleague is wearing a red jacket and both are smiling.

Rotary Employment Partnership: Kendra at Parkland Garden Centre

August 2, 2022

Kendra is one of the newest members of the team at Parkland Garden Centre in Red Deer, having secured her new job through the Rotary Employment Partnership! Kendra is working part-time […]

Tips for Finding Inclusive Summer Camps

July 11, 2022

Summer camps are a great way for all kids, including children with intellectual disabilities, to enjoy their summer break! It can be a chance to have some fun, make […]

Inclusion Alberta Rotary Employment Partnership. Eric @ First Truck Centre, Lloydminster. Eric and a colleague are pictured together working in a warehouse. Eric is on a ladder and an employee is handing him a package.

Rotary Employment Partnership: Eric at First Truck Centre

June 27, 2022

First Truck Centre in Lloydminster recently hired Eric through the Rotary Employment Partnership as a part-time Shipper and Receiver. Eric ensures that all vehicle parts are stocked and organized in the shop and his colleagues say that […]