Posted Apr 25, 2023
The month of April is Autism Awareness Month! This year’s theme focuses on highlighting the contributions of people with autism in their homes, at work, in the field of arts, and policymaking. Let’s celebrate their accomplishments and take this as an opportunity to promote acceptance and advocate for the rights and needs of all individuals....
Read MorePosted Feb 26, 2019
What is Stimming? Self-stimulatory Behaviour. Stimming is a way that that people help themselves feel calm, soothed, or focused, but it can also be a huge source of joy. Stimming behaviours are repetitive, predictable actions that occur as a result of expressing or redirecting an emotion or sensory output. You are likely to see these...
Read MorePosted Mar 23, 2017
Developmental Disabilities Awareness month is coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean that the conversation needs to stop. We want to keep the momentum going and continue promoting awareness throughout the year to help build safe and welcoming communities for people living with disabilities. Everyone can make a difference. Here is a quick list...
Read MorePosted Oct 08, 2024
Supporting Families Through the Individualized Program Plan (IPP) Process in Alberta At Entrust Disability Services, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive support to families navigating the Individual Program Plan (IPP) process in Alberta. The IPP program in Canada is similar to the Individualized Education Program (IEP) in the United States. Both are designed to ensure...
Read MorePosted Oct 07, 2024
Intellectual disability, often referred to as intellectual impairment, is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects a person’s cognitive abilities, including learning, reasoning, problem-solving, and memory. This condition can manifest in various degrees of severity, impacting individuals’ daily lives and their ability to interact with the world around them. Understanding what intellectual disability is and how it...
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