Inclusion Alberta

RDSP/DTC Info Session (virtual)
2022-08-31 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Edmonton) | Alberta
Join us for a virtual info session on the RDSP/DTC!
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 a free virtual info session to learn more about the DTC/RDSP, and how Inclusion Alberta can help you set them up.
Wednesday, August 31 from 6:30pm-7:30pm
REGISTER HERE
For more info or for assistance registering, contact Diane Ellis at dellis@inclusionalberta.org or 587-341-0828

3rd Annual Koch Classic Golf Tournament
2022-07-09 08:00 - 17:00 | The Ranch Golf & Country Club, 9574 Pinchback Rd, Acheson, Alberta, T7X 5A2, Canada
On Saturday, July 9th, 2022, join an amazing golf tournament raising money for the Hannah Gunderson Memorial Fund. This fund provides financial support to students with a developmental disability who would like to pursue Inclusive Post-Secondary Education but are unable to due to financial barriers.
Last year’s tournament raised $4200 and this year they are hoping to raise $8000!
Details:
The Ranch Golf & Country Club
Saturday, July 9th, 2022
8:00am Shotgun Start
4 Player Scramble

$165.00 registration
To register: email golfkochclassic@gmail.com or call 587-577-5523

Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Info Session (Portage College & Lakeland College)
2022-06-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Alberta
Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the Inclusive Post-Secondary Education initiatives act Lakeland College and Portage College.
RSVP to Shawna Francis for a link to the Zoom meeting: sfrancis@inclusionalberta.org

Discovering and Supporting Employment Possibilities (Grande Prairie)
2022-04-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Centre 2000 (11330 106st, Grande Prairie), 11330 106st, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Inclusion Alberta Family Resource Centre – Grande Prairie & Area presents:

2021/2022 FMS Learning Series

Discovering and Supporting Employment Possibilities

Date: April 27, 2022

Time: 6pm-8pm

Place: Centre 2000 (11330 106st, Grande Prairie) *IN-PERSON EVENT*
To register: Call/text Laura at 780-882-9477 or e-mail FRC-GP@inclusionalberta.org

Being meaningfully employed in a good job helps to give purpose to life and affirms a valued place in society. Opportunities for people with developmental disabilities to pursue employment reside in leveraging our personal and professional networks in the community. The Inclusion Alberta Family Resources Centre – Grande Prairie & Area works with families and individuals to engage their personal networks and the community to generate meaningful employment opportunities for their family members with developmental disabilities.
Families utilize Family Managed Support (FMS) resources to hire support staff to effectively create employment possibilities and provide on-the-job support to ensure success when and where needed. More and more employers recognize the benefits of hiring individuals with developmental disabilities and are becoming leaders in their industries.
This in person interactive session will provide information and resources for families, individuals, and FMS staff. The session will offer an opportunity to share ideas with others in the Grande Prairie region who support their loved ones with developmental disabilities to have every opportunity for employment, contribute, earn an income and be a valued community member.
Session topics include:

Creatively linking interests, strengths, or passions to potential job roles
Engaging your network
Approaching potential employers
Facilitating natural supports in an employment setting

Families, individuals, and FMS staff are encouraged to attend.
Snacks provided. Space is limited to allow for physical distancing. Please register in advance.

2022 Inclusion Alberta Family Conference
2022-04-08 - 2022-04-09 | Alberta
Registration is now open for the 2022 Inclusion Alberta Virtual Family Conference, April 8-9! The conference is a time for families, educators and service providers from all over the province to deepen their knowledge and commitment to assisting children and adults with developmental disabilities to live fully inclusive and meaningful lives in their community. The Conference is the largest and longest standing of its kind in the world, with over 800 people attending in the past.
The conference features workshops on Friday from feature speaker Al Condeluci, a variety of morning and afternoon sessions to choose from on Saturday and Youth for Inclusion, a workshop for youth aged 16-22. In addition to the workshops and sessions listed, the Virtual Family Conference will also offer several fun opportunities for you to socialize, network and build relationships and connections with Conference attendees as well as speakers.
*Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances Dr. Vicki Knight is unable to attend this year’s Family Conference.*
There is one General Admission ticket price ($50+ applicable service charges) for the Virtual Family Conference. Ticket purchase will give recipient access to Conference website and schedule planner plus all workshops, sessions, events and materials offered during the conference April 8-9, 2022. Only one registration will be needed per device/screen. However, if you are intending to watch multiple sessions at the same time (for example multiple people per household attending different sessions), you will need additional devices and registrations.
Learn more and register here.

FMS Learning Series: Creating a Home
2022-03-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Alberta
The Darrell Cook Family Managed Supports Resource Centre and the Inclusion Alberta Family Resource Centre – Grande Prairie present the FMS Learning Series 2021/2022:
Creating a Home
Saturday, March 12, 2022
9am – 12pm
Presenter: TBA
Register here for a Zoom link
A home is essential to everyone’s well-being. It offers solace, a place to belong, comfort, security, pride, where friends need no invitation. Unfortunately, many individuals with developmental disabilities do not have the opportunity for a real home. Creating a true home begins with understanding an individual at their core, discovering what they value in life, and identifying the steps to reach the desired outcome.
The session will cover:

Developing a vision for a home of one’s own
Means to home ownership
Examples of ways people are supported in their home

Families and FMS staff are encouraged to attend.
If you require assistance registering, contact Pat Winter at 403-539-8192 or dc-fms@inclusionalberta.org

Community Engagement Through Education (Inclusion Alberta Youth Speaker Series)
2022-03-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Alberta
Inclusion Alberta’s Youth for Inclusion initiative invites youth aged 16-22 to join a virtual guest speaker event on community engagement in education!
Participants will hear from experienced education professionals from both K-12 and post-secondary perspectives. Speakers will share their experiences and discuss how educational institutes can be collaborative community partners and champions of inclusion. They will share how being included in the regular education community can help build up ones social capital and the positive, lifelong effects that has for people with and without developmental disabilities.
Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in facilitated discussion following the speakers’ presentations.
Guest Speaker: Monica Braat (Inclusive Learning Consultant and President of Inclusion Alberta) and others
Hosted by: Youth Leaders Connor Parker and Madalyn Mandziuk
DATE:
March 10, 2022
6:30pm – 8:30m
Virtual (register here)
For assistance with registration, please contact Kevin Veenstra at 780-231-4934 or kveenstra@inclusionalberta.org

FMS Learning Series: Positive Approaches
2022-02-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Alberta
Inclusion Alberta Family Resource Centre – Grande Prairie and Region and the Darrell Cook Family Managed Supports Resource Centre present the FMS Learning Series:
Positive Approaches
Date: Saturday February 12, 2022
Time: 9am to 12pm
Virtual – REGISTER HERE
Workshop Presenter: Arne Fulton, Complex Needs Coordinator
All behaviour is a means of communication. When we start to uncover what the behaviour is trying to tell us, we become much better at meeting the needs of people with developmental disabilities who have been labelled as having ‘challenging behaviours.’
Too often, people with developmental disabilities’ efforts to communicate their needs result in behaviour that is identified as challenging or in the individual being identified as having complex needs. Targeting and addressing behaviour in this way puts people at risk of having their needs ignored, being isolated or openly punished for trying to meet their needs. As a result, individuals with developmental disabilities, sometimes compounded by mental health and other challenges, are often identified with complex behaviour and find themselves living very restricted and chaotic lives.
Arne Fulton, Provincial Coordinator of the Complex Need Initiative will share how Inclusion Alberta works with families, individuals, and service providers to develop meaningful and thoughtful positive approaches. These approaches have brought stability, home, and more meaningful community engagement to support the lives of people with developmental disabilities identified with having complex needs. This session will explore concepts and approaches that focus on the importance of really getting to know people by listening fully with your body, heart, and mind to support changes that enable more meaningful and inclusive lives.
The session will cover:

Understanding loneliness and its relationship to unmet needs and challenging behaviours
Trauma Informed Care
Normalizing behaviour as a means of communication to help understand what someone might be expressing
Reframing the description of behaviour by changing the lens in which we view communication

Families and FMS staff are encouraged to attend.
If you require assistance registering, contact Pat Winter at 403-539-8192 or dc-fms@inclusionalberta.org

Portage College Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Info Session
2022-01-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Alberta
Join us for a virtual information session on Inclusive Post-Secondary Education at Portage College!
January 26, 2022 7:00pm-8:30 p.m
(zoom link shared when you RSVP)
This session provides an overview of the Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Initiative at Portage College.
Please RSVP to Jaime Skidmore Email: jskidmore@inclusionalberta.org
Phone: 780-619-9990

Youth for Inclusion: Engaging Community Partners Through Inclusive Employment
2022-01-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Alberta
Inclusion Alberta’s Youth for Inclusion initiative invites youth aged 16-22 to join a virtual guest speaker event on inclusive employment! Hear first-hand experiences from both personal and professional perspectives on how building community partnerships and increasing social capital through inclusive employment has created positive changes for people with developmental disabilities. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in facilitated discussion following the speakers presentations.
Guest Speakers : Ryan Gordon (inclusive employer at ProHockey Life Edmonton) and Kim Guay (parent and advocate)
Topics will include:
• The importance, benefits and risks of developing community connections
• Things to consider when approaching possible community partners in employment
• Creating meaningful employment
REGISTER HERE
For assistance with registration, please contact Kevin Veenstra at 780-231-4934 or kveenstra@inclusionalberta.org

FMS Learning Series: Exploring Opportunities for Creating Employment
2022-01-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Alberta
The Darrell Cook Family Managed Supports Resource Centre and the Inclusion Alberta Family Resource Centre – Grande Prairie present the FMS Learning Series 2021/2022:
Exploring Opportunities for Creating Employment
Saturday, January 22, 2022
9am – 12pm
Presenter: Wendy McDonald
Register here for a Zoom link
Employment has a central role in most people’s lives, offering purpose and meaning to one’s life, 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 FMS can be effectively utilized to both create employment possibilities and to provide on-the-job supports to ensure success, when and where needed. More and more employers are demonstrating a willingness and recognizing the benefits of hiring individuals with developmental disabilities.
The session will cover:

Engaging employers
Creating employment possibilities based on the interests of the individual
Facilitating natural supports in an employment setting

Families and FMS staff are encouraged to attend.
If you require assistance registering, contact Pat Winter at 403-539-8192 or dc-fms@inclusionalberta.org

Deepening Relationships Family Conversation (Grande Prairie)
2022-01-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Alberta
Inclusion Grande Prairie, in partnership with Inclusion Alberta Family Resource Centre – Grande Prairie, is excited to host a virtual evening to discuss strategies for creating and facilitating relationships through community engagement. Relationships and friendships encourage individual expression, dreams, and passions and provide essential natural supports necessary to have a good community life. A principal role of staff hired by families through FMS is to facilitate community engagement, membership and belonging to allow for the emergence of freely given relationships and friendships.
Using Zoom’s breakout rooms feature, we will host an evening that holds space to learn and share. The evening will provide the opportunity to collaborate with other local families related to the interests of their family members or loved ones with developmental disabilities and places in the community where shared gifts, talents and interests can be the catalyst to building relationships.
Families, individuals and family-managed support staff are welcome to attend.
Details
Virtual (Zoom)
January 19, 2022
7:00pm-8:30pm
Link to register
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
For assistance with registration, please contact the Inclusion Alberta Family Resource Centre – Grande Prairie: frc-gp@inclusionalberta.org or 780-882-9477.

Red Deer Polytechnic Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Info Session
2022-01-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Alberta
Join us online or in person for an information session on Inclusive Post-Secondary Education at Red Deer Polytechnic!
January 13, 2022 7:00pm-8:00pm
This session provides an overview of the Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Initiative at Red Deer Polytechnic
TO REGISTER VISIT: connectingcommunity.info

Youth for Inclusion Virtual Fall 2021 Conference
2021-11-06 09:30 - 12:30 | Alberta
Do you have a passion for leadership, community activism, and aspire to be a part of a movement for inclusion? Youth aged 16-22 are invited to join us for our 5th conference! This year participants will virtually connect to expand and grow their advocacy skills, hear from captivating presenters, and commit to shaping our communities to be inclusive of people with developmental disabilities.
Date: November 6, 2021
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Where: Virtual
Tickets: $10, available for purchase on Eventbrite
Speakers:
Nathan Ip: Edmonton Public School Board Trustee, Ward H / Lead Program Manager of Startup Edmonton
Nathan is an inclusive education advocate and brings over 15 years of leadership experience in community development and the social profit sector where he led various provincial and national initiatives in areas of mental health, youth engagement and social equity. He is passionate about public education and has dedicated his career to advancing equity and inclusion. Presently, he is the Lead Program Manager of Startup Edmonton and the EPSB Trustee for Ward H.
#Rising Youth:
RisingYouth is a program to help young people nationwide who are inspired with ideas and ready to take action through youth-led community service grants. The program is currently funded to offer grants through March 2022. The program is funded by the Government of Canada under the Canada Service Corps initiative.

FMS Learning Series: Creating & Facilitating Relationships Through Community Engagement
2021-11-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Alberta
The Darrell Cook Family Managed Supports Resource Centre and the Inclusion Alberta Family Resource Centre – Grande Prairie present the FMS Learning Series 2021/2022:
Creating & Facilitating Relationships Through Community Engagement
Saturday, November 6, 2021
9am – 12pm
Presenter: TBA
Register here for a Zoom link
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 only people in their lives providing support are staff paid to be there. A principle role of staff hired by families through FMS must be to facilitate community engagement, membership and belonging to allow for the emergence of freely given relationships and friendships.
This session will explore:

The meaning and power of natural pathways
Strategies for community engagement and inclusion through which relationships can emerge
How families and FMS staff can facilitate and encourage connections within the community
How to identify individual interests

Families and FMS Staff are welcome to attend.
If you require assistance registering, contact Pat Winter at 403-539-8192 or dc-fms@inclusionalberta.org

2021 Inclusion Alberta Virtual Fundraising Event
2021-11-04 07:30 - 08:30 | Alberta
We invite you to join us for the 2021 Virtual Changing Lives, Changing Communities Fundraising Event, November 4that 7:30am!
We will once again be hosting an exciting online event with an inspiring program where you will get to hear stories from families whose lives are impacted by our work here at Inclusion Alberta. The pandemic has impacted everyone in our community but none more so than individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. This year, more than ever, we are relying on those of you who know and love us to join us at the event. There is no cost to attend and there is no obligation to give.
November 4th, 2021 at 7:30am!
Please join us so we can continue to provide much-needed support to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families now and in the future.
Please RSVP to rsvp@inclusionalberta.org or by calling 780-451-3055 ext. 412.

Thanks to our generous sponsor, Concordia University of Edmonton, and our event supporters ATB and CTV.

COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic
2021-10-06 11:00 - 16:00 | Inclusion Alberta Office, 11724 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 0X5, Canada
Inclusion Alberta and the Edmonton COVID-19 Rapid Response Collaborative invite you to join us for a community COVID-19 vaccination clinic at our office in the Kingsway neighbourhood of Edmonton (11724 Kingsway Ave) on October 6th from 11am-4pm.
Scan the QR code in the image above, or call 1-833-738-7727 to book your appointment. We are offering booking support in 33 languages, and $25 gift cards to those who receive a vaccine.
Information from the AHS website about the COVID-19 virus, vaccines, translated information etc:

COVID-19 info for Albertans | Alberta.ca
COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions | Alberta Health Services

With the support of Autism Edmonton, a sensory-friendly option will be available at this clinic upon request.
To prepare for your appointment:

Health screening: Screen online before your appointment
Please bring 2 pieces of identification preferably Alberta Health care card and a photo identification (NOTE THAT ID IS NOT REQUIRED TO RECEIVE A VACCINE. If you do not have ID, you can still book and attend your vaccine appointment!)
Please wear a short sleeve shirt, blouse or T-shirt
Please bring comfort items with you (ex. headphones, iPads)
Please let the immunizer know if you need to be immunized lying down
If you are using a topical numbing agent, please ensure that it is in place at least 30 minutes prior to your appointment. If you have questions about this, please speak with your local pharmacist.

To book your appointment, scan the QR code in the image above or call 1-833-738-7727.

FMS Learning Series #1: Visioning & Planning
2021-10-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Alberta
The Darrell Cook Family Managed Supports Resource Centre, and the Inclusion Alberta Family Resource Centre – Grande Prairie present:
Visioning & Planning
The first of the FMS Learning Series 2021/2022.

Saturday, October 2nd, 2021
9am-12pm
Presenter: Wendy McDonald

Register here for a Zoom link.
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 plans needed to achieve a good life flow directly from the vision created by families with their family member with developmental disabilities. No matter someone’s age or stage of life, crafting or refining a future vision of a promising life is a necessity.
This session will provide an overview of the process for developing a life-enhancing vision and the initial plans and actions needed to move forward when using FMS. In particular, how the flexibility and creativity allowed for by FMS, can be utilized to the advantage of families and their family member with developmental disabilities.
If you require assistance registering, contact Pat Winter at 403-539-8192 or dc-fms@inclusionalberta.org.

Rapid Testing Program 101 – Webinar for Families, Employers, and Service Providers
2021-09-29 15:00 - 16:00 | Alberta
The Government of Alberta invites families, employers and service providers interested in knowing more about Alberta’s Rapid Testing Program to join Dr. Christie Lutsiak, Director of COVID-19 Testing with Alberta Health, on The Alberta Government is offering a second Rapid Testing 101 webinar with Dr. Christie Lutsiak.
“We are pleased to invite you to join Dr. Lutsiak, Director of COVID-19 Testing with Alberta Health on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm. Dr. Lutsiak will discuss Alberta’s Rapid Testing Program, how it can impact the work of Disability Service Providers and families who hire disability workers, and how to apply to receive free rapid test kits for use in your COVID-19 screening program.
Rapid testing screening programs can identify pre-symptomatic and asymptomatic cases – people who don’t know they’re infected with COVID-19 – so they can be isolated early to stop the spread. The rapid testing program is open to any public, private or not-for-profit employer or service provider with an approved COVID-19 screening program.
More information about the Rapid Testing Program is available here: https://open.alberta.ca/publications/rapid-asymptomatic-covid-19-screening-program-overview
Join the meeting here via Webex.

Rapid Testing Program 101 - Webinar for Families, Employers, and Service Providers
2021-09-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Alberta
The Government of Alberta invites families, employers and service providers interested in knowing more about Alberta’s Rapid Testing Program to join Dr. Christie Lutsiak, Director of COVID-19 Testing with Alberta Health, on Friday September 24, 2021 at 3:00 PM. Dr. Lutsiak will discuss Alberta’s Rapid Testing Program, how it can impact the work of Disability Service Providers and families who hire disability workers, and how to apply to receive free rapid test kits for use in your COVID-19 screening program.
Rapid testing screening programs can identify pre-symptomatic and asymptomatic cases – people who don’t know they’re infected with COVID-19 – so they can be isolated early to stop the spread.The rapid testing program is open to any public, private or not-for-profit employer or service provider with an approved COVID-19 screening program.
More information about the Rapid Testing Program is available here: https://open.alberta.ca/publications/rapid-asymptomatic-covid-19-screening-program-overview
Link to join the Webinar: https://goa.webex.com/goa/j.php?MTID=mee68808f08cfe71038b21ecf0cae774e

2nd Annual Peter Lee Golf Classic
2021-09-16 | Links at Spruce Grove, 100 Links Rd, Spruce Grove, Alberta, T7X 3B4, Canada
Join us for the 2nd Annual Peter Lee Golf Classic at The Links at Spruce Grove on September 16th, 2021! All proceeds will be generously donated to Inclusion Alberta.
To register, fill out this registration form and email it to peterleeclassic@fosterpark.ca

Info Session: What are FSCD and FMS? (Grande Prairie)
2021-08-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Alberta
Inclusion Alberta Family Resource Centre – Grande Prairie presents:
Information Session: What are FSCD (Family Support for Children with Disabilities) and FMS (Family Managed Supports)?
Inclusion Alberta, in partnership with Inclusion Grande Prairie, is excited to announce the third information session to be hosted by the Inclusion Alberta Family Resource Centre – Grande Prairie.
Join us for an information session on FSCD (Family Support for Children with Disabilities) and FMS (Family Managed Supports), funding sources that support a family member with a developmental disability to live a full life in community. These funding sources can seem intimidating at first, however thousands of families have found the work manageable and the benefits significant.
This session will be offered twice. Please choose the date that works best for you. This session is virtual and families from across the province are welcome to join!

Aug 24 @ 6:00 pm : Link to register
Aug 25 @ 12:00 pm: Link to register

About the Inclusion Alberta Family Resource Centre – Grande Prairie:
The Inclusion Alberta Family Managed Supports Resource Centre – Grande Prairie supports families with adults and children with developmental disabilities to plan for an inclusive life using funding provided by Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) and Family Managed Supports (FMS). The Centre supports families to create a vision and plan for a meaningful life, fully included in the community, and access the supports and opportunities needed to realize that vision with their family member with a developmental disability.
This session is free, but please register your spot at the link above to join us. If you require assistance in registering, please contact Laura Gerow-Burrin at the Resource Centre, FRC-GP@inclusionalberta.org or 780-882-9477.

Info Session: What are FSDC and FMS? (Grande Prairie)
2021-08-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Alberta

Info Session: Challenging Limited Beliefs (Grande Prairie)
2021-08-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Alberta
Inclusion Alberta and Inclusion Grande Prairie are excited to announce the Inclusion Alberta Family Resource Centre opening in Grande Prairie! Join us for a virtual information session to learn about what the Centre offers to families in the Grande Prairie region.
This session will be offered twice, please choose the date that works best for you.

July 22 @ 6pm. Register for Zoom link
July 23 @ 12pm. Register for Zoom link

During the session, there will be an overview of:

What is a Family Resource Centre?
What is Inclusion?
What are Normative Pathways?
What will the Family Resource Centre help with?
How can you get involved?

About the Inclusion Alberta Family Resource Centre – Grande Prairie:
The Inclusion Alberta Family Resource Centre – Grande Prairie supports families with adults and children with developmental disabilities to plan for an inclusive life using funding provided by Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) and Family Managed Supports (FMS).
The Centre supports families to create a vision and plan for a meaningful life, fully included in the community, and access the supports and opportunities needed to realize that vision with their family member with a developmental disability.
This session is free, but please register your spot at the link above and join us to learn how the Centre can support you and your family member. If you require assistance in registering, please contact Kate Hughson at khughson@inclusionalberta.org or 403-880-5951.

Info Session: Challenging Limited Beliefs (Grande Prairie)
2021-08-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Alberta
Inclusion Alberta, in collaboration with Inclusion Grande Prairie, invites you to join us for an information session titled “Challenging Limited Beliefs”, hosted by The Family Managed Supports Resource Centre in Grande Prairie. During this session, we will give an overview of community building, normative pathways and strengths-based planning for individuals with developmental disabilities.
This session will be offered twice. Please choose the date that works best for you.

Aug 11 @ 6PM

Register for Zoom link

Aug 12 @ 12PM

Register for Zoom link

About the Family Managed Supports Resource Centre in Grande Prairie:
The Family Managed Supports Resource Centre in Grande Prairie supports families with adults and children with developmental disabilities to plan for an inclusive life using funding provided by Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) and Family Managed Supports (FMS). The Centre supports families to create a vision and plan for a meaningful life, fully included in the community, and access the supports and opportunities needed to realize that vision with their family member with a developmental disability.
This session is free, but please register your spot at the link above to join us. If you require assistance in registering, please contact Laura Gerow-Burrin at lgerow@inclusionalberta.org or 780-882-9477.

Family Managed Supports Resource Centre in Grande Prairie Info Session
2021-07-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Alberta
Inclusion Alberta and Inclusion Grande Prairie are excited to announce the Family Managed Supports Resource Centre opening in Grande Prairie! Join us for a virtual information session to learn about what the Centre offers to families in the Grande Prairie region.
This session will be offered twice, please choose the date that works best for you.

July 22 @ 6pm. Register for Zoom link
July 23 @ 12pm. Register for Zoom link

During the session, there will be an overview of:

What is a Family Resource Centre?
What is Inclusion?
What are Normative Pathways?
What will the Family Resource Centre help with?
How can you get involved?

About the Family Managed Supports Resource Centre in Grande Prairie:
The Family Managed Supports Resource Centre in Grande Prairie supports families with adults and children with developmental disabilities to plan for an inclusive life using funding provided by Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) and Family Managed Supports (FMS).
The Centre supports families to create a vision and plan for a meaningful life, fully included in the community, and access the supports and opportunities needed to realize that vision with their family member with a developmental disability.
This session is free, but please register your spot at the link above and join us to learn how the Centre can support you and your family member. If you require assistance in registering, please contact Kate Hughson at khughson@inclusionalberta.org or 403-880-5951.

Inclusion Alberta Family Resource Centre - Grande Prairie - Info Session
2021-07-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Alberta

Info Session: Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (Olds College & Red Deer College)
2021-06-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Alberta
Join us for a virtual information session, June 9, 2021 from 7pm – 8:30pm!

This session provides an overview of the Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Initiative at Red Deer College and Olds College.

Please RSVP to Jay Haukenfrers jhaukenfrers@oldscollege.ca

Inclusion Alberta Virtual Family Conference 2021
2021-04-16 08:00 - 2021-04-17 17:00 | Alberta
Registration is now open for the Inclusion Alberta Virtual Family Conference 2021! The first ever virtual Family Conference will be held Friday, April 16 and Saturday April 17th, 2021 and will feature speakers Dr. Paula Kluth and Janet Klees.
Click to learn more and to register.

Exploring Opportunities for Creating Employment
2021-03-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Alberta
The Darrell Cook Family Managed Resource Centre and Inclusion Alberta present the third event in the FMS Learning Series: Exploring Opportunities for Creating Employment
Date: Saturday March 13th, 2021
Time: 9am to 12pm
**Registration for this workshop is full. If you would like to go on a wait list, please e-mail Pat at pwinter@inclusionalberta.org**
Employment has a central role in most people’s lives, offering purpose and meaning to one’s life, 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 FMS can be effectively utilized to both create employment possibilities and to provide on-the-job supports to ensure success, when and where needed. More and more employers are demonstrating a willingness and recognizing the benefits of hiring individuals with developmental disabilities.
The session will cover:

Engaging Employers
Creating employment possibilities based on the interests of the individual
Facilitating natural supports in an employment setting

Families and FMS staff are encouraged to attend.
Workshop Presenter: Wendy McDonald
The first 100 people to sign in will be able to join.
Trouble registering? Call Pat at 403-539-8192 or e-mail pwinter@inclusionalberta.org
