Connections

July 20, 2022

Inclusion Alberta strongly encourages all individuals with developmental disabilities to apply for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and start a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). They are two important tools […]

Tips for Finding Inclusive Summer Camps

July 11, 2022

Summer camps are a great way for all kids, including children with developmental 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 […]

Purple and orange image with the words "Inclusion Alberta Rotary Employment Partnership. Jody @ Blue Flame Kitchen, Calgary". On the left is an image of Jody and a coworker standing in front of a kitchen, both are wearing kitchen attire and have their hands clasped in front of them. Both are smiling.

Rotary Employment Partnership: Jody at Blue Flame Kitchen

June 15, 2022

Jody recently started his new job as Kitchen Assistant at Blue Flame Kitchen in the ATCO PARK neighbourhood in Calgary! Jody is thrilled to be working at Blue Flame Kitchen, […]

Inclusion Alberta Pleased to See Canada Disability Benefit Tabled in Legislature

June 10, 2022

For immediate release – June 10, 2022 Edmonton, AB – Inclusion Alberta is pleased to have seen Bill C-22, the foundational legislation to enact the new Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), […]

Inclusive Post-Secondary Education: Concordia Student Wins Award

May 25, 2022

Torie is a Bachelor of Arts student at Concordia University of Edmonton who is supported by Inclusion Alberta, and one of her three part-time jobs she has is as Game […]

Inclusion Alberta Rotary Employment Partnership. David at The Calgary Sport and Entertainment Corporation. David stands with a colleague in front of the stands at a stadium. Both are wearing suits and masks.

Rotary Employment Partnership: David at SCEC (Saddledome + McMahon Stadium)

April 19, 2022

The Calgary Sport and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC), which recruits and manages event staff for the Scotiabank Saddledome and McMahon Stadium in Calgary, is the most recent inclusive employer to join the Rotary […]

Emily and Braden pose in front of a wooden wall. Both are wearing plaid shirts (Braden red and black, Emily blue and white). Both have shorter brown hair. Emily is wearing glasses. "Why Inclusion is Important: Emily's Story"

Why Inclusion is Important: Emily’s Story

April 11, 2022

By Emily Ouimet When I was about 4 and in preschool, I remember my mom being told that I was non-social, always ‘doing my own thing’, and that the teacher […]

2022 Inclusion Alberta Award Winners

April 9, 2022

Inclusion Alberta congratulates the winners of the 2022 Inclusion Alberta Awards. The awards were handed out at the 2022 Inclusion Alberta Virtual Family Conference, held April 8-9, to recognize those […]

Inclusion Canada and Inclusion Alberta. National Inclusive Education Award. St. Catherine School and St. Clare School. Two screen shots of Zoom meetings, one with 12 people in it and one with 13 people.

2022 National Inclusive Education Award Winners – Alberta

March 30, 2022

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 […]