Advocate for the meaningful inclusion of all Albertans. A couple weeks ago on October 5, the Government of Alberta announced that October is officially Disability Employment Awareness Month! Inclusive…
There is room for improvement when it comes to our national disability initiatives. Work is being done across Canada to have October officially recognized as National Disability Employment Awareness…
The first week of September is over, your child's back in school, getting familiar with their environment, and adjusting to their new schedule. The switch from summer to school is a major transition…
Robyn's Story Robyn was diagnosed with Autism at age 11. She was finding it difficult to make connections with others, often times becoming very aggressive in situations that caused any anxiety or stress.…
Advocate For Your Child With Preparation Children with cognitive or developmental disabilities, such as Autism or FASD, thrive with predictable, consistent routines. Summer holiday’s are a massive…
For those with disabilities, it is often times difficult to find a place within a community. There are a number of barriers which can prevent individuals from making meaningful connections with others.…
K-days is around the corner and here in Edmonton it is another reason to get together to celebrate the summer! We will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast on Friday, July 21 from 8-10 a.m. near Londonderry…
Creating art is beneficial for everyone. It is widely acknowledged that creating art - no matter the form - is good for you. It helps reduce stress, increases creative thinking, boosts brain plasticity,…
An ancient Chinese proverb says: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago.” Twenty years ago, a seed was planted by our founder, Kevin Hatch. The purpose of sowing the seed was to provide a…
Fulfilling an individual’s right to work is key to the meaningful inclusion of all Albertans. So, what is stopping employers from adopting more inclusive hiring practices? There are a number of common…