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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Keith recently began working for Andrew Sheret Limited in Edmonton, as a full-time Warehouse Associate. In his position, Keith works in the Fast Lane department which is a fast-paced environment […]
The Glencoe Club in Calgary recently partnered with the Rotary Employment Partnership to hire two new employees on their food and beverage teams! Jesse’s friendly and outgoing disposition made him […]
When Sam Kamis attended an Inclusion Alberta fundraising event in 2019, he heard hopeful stories from families of individuals with developmental disabilities who have flourished with the support of Inclusion […]
Meet Sara, a Constituency Assistant hired through the Rotary Employment Partnership at MLA Searle Turton’s office! Sara recently completed NAIT’s Radio and TV program, supported by Inclusion Alberta’s Inclusive Post-Secondary […]
Approximately 70% of all jobs are not published publicly and as many as 80% of jobs are filled through personal and professional connections. As individuals with developmental disabilities are often […]
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 […]
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 […]