2025/2026 FMS Learning Series  Inclusion Alberta’s Darrell Cook Family Managed Supports Resource Centre  presents:   Exploring Opportunities for Creating Meaningful Employment   Employment is about more than just a pay cheque – it provides purpose, a sense of belonging, and chances to connect and build relationships. In Alberta, many individuals with intellectual disabilities face significant challenges […]

2025/2026 FMS Learning Series  Inclusion Alberta’s Darrell Cook Family Managed Supports Resource Centre  presents:   Positive Approaches to Behaviour Behaviour is one of the most powerful ways people express themselves and communicate their needs, feelings and experiences. Yet, too often, behaviour is mislabeled as challenging or complex, leading to misunderstanding, isolation or even punitive responses rather than […]

2025/2026 FMS Learning Series  Inclusion Alberta’s Darrell Cook Family Managed Supports Resource Centre presents:  FMS Staff Recruitment Accessing individualized funding through FMS/FSCD gives families the opportunity to choose how support staff are part of their family member’s life. With that choice comes the responsibility of finding the right people—staff who are a good fit, share your […]

2025/2026 FMS Learning Series  Inclusion Alberta’s Darrell Cook Family Managed Supports Resource Centre presents:  FMS Staff Hiring Hiring and training new staff is one of the most important responsibilities for families using individualized funding through FMS/FSCD. A thoughtful and well-structured process ensures that staff are set up for success in supporting your family members. Families and Fund Administrators play a […]

2025/2026 FMS Learning Series  Inclusion Alberta’s Darrell Cook Family Managed Supports Resource Centre presents:  Friendship, Belonging, and Community: Creating Pathways to Connection  Friendships and social connections are at the heart of living a good life. They bring joy, support, and a sense of belonging, helping us weather challenges and celebrate milestones together. Yet too many […]

2025/2026 FMS Learning Series  Inclusion Alberta’s Darrell Cook Family Managed Supports Resource Centre  presents:  Creating A Home: Exploring Options Beyond the Four Walls  Home is more than a roof overhead—it’s the place where we feel safe, shape our identity, and experience belonging. For people with intellectual disabilities, having a home of their own is just […]