Where do I begin? is a question often asked by families when thinking about how to create a meaningful life for their family member with developmental disabilities. Developing a life-enhancing vision, and refining this over time, is one of the most powerful and helpful means of ensuring a full and inclusive life. The actions and […]
Inclusion Alberta invites you to join us at our annual Changing Lives, Changing Communities fundraising breakfasts in Edmonton! This free event will give you the opportunity to hear from families whose lives have been dramatically enhanced through the work of Inclusion Alberta. The event will start at 7:30am sharp and conclude by 8:30am, so you […]
Inclusion Alberta invites you to join us at our annual Changing Lives, Changing Communities fundraising breakfasts in Calgary! This free event will give you the opportunity to hear from families whose lives have been dramatically enhanced through the work of Inclusion Alberta. The event will start at 7:30am sharp and conclude by 8:30am, so you […]
Employment has a central role in most people's lives, offering purpose and meaning, in addition to an income. The vast majority of individuals with developmental disabilities can be successfully employed at least part-time, and many full-time. The resources available through Family Managed Supports (FMS) can be effectively utilized to both create employment possibilities and to […]
Relationships are an essential and intimate part of everyone's daily life, including individuals with developmental disabilities. Relationships and friendships not only encourage individual expression, dreams and passions but also provide important natural supports necessary to have a good life in community. Individuals with developmental disabilities will never secure a safe and meaningful life if the […]
Now that families are teaching their children with developmental disabilities at home, we’d like to know how it’s going and how we might be able to help. If your child was receiving an inclusive education then we’d like to invite you to join our Inclusive Education Consultants and other families for two online Zoom meetings. The […]
Since the government announced the return to school, families have many questions about what learning will look like for their children in the fall.This is especially true for families who have children with developmental disabilities. Inclusion Alberta is hosting an information and networking session for families who are interested in inclusive education and what that could look like in the fall. The purpose of this session […]
Advocacy 101: Part 1 If you are a parent or ally of an individual with a developmental disability who wants to be included in community life, then being an advocate is inevitable. Becoming an effective advocate is a skill that can be learned and improved upon over time. This session will outline the strategies and […]
**CLICK HERE to see the PowerPoint presentation of this session** For additional information on visioning and planning please visit our Online FMS Guide here The Darrell Cook Family Managed Supports Resource Centre and Inclusion Alberta present the first of three workshops in the FMS Learning Series: Visioning and Planning About: Where do I begin? is a […]
