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How Much Does PDD Pay in Alberta? 

Posted Apr 24, 2024

To qualify for PDD, you must have a developmental disability from childhood. This ailment must be severe enough to impair daily activities and adult independence.  

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How Much Does FSCD Pay in Alberta? 

Posted Apr 24, 2024

This guide covers what FSCD offers and provides resources for more information. Knowing the program and eligibility requirements helps make the process smoother for applicants. 

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Introducing Community Access Supports

Posted Feb 01, 2024

We are pleased to announce that our Framework for Life program will change its name to Community Access Supports. The new name better represents the intent of our programming, which is to support the quality of life of individuals in our care with community access and activities.  Changing the name to Community Access Supports is also...

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How To Apply For FSCD, PDD, & AISH

Posted Mar 08, 2023

In Alberta, there are many support options available for people with disabilities. The Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program offers support and services tailored to the specific needs of eligible families and children. The Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program assists adults with developmental disabilities to achieve independent living within their communities. Read...

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Now Offering Services in Calgary

Posted May 07, 2021

We are pleased to announce the opening of our first group home in Calgary!  In spring 2021, we expanded our service offering to Calgary and we are very excited to now be offering Residential and Community Access Supports services to the community.  We are thrilled to be able to provide the same support for adults...

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Part 2: The Assessment Process at Entrust

Posted Apr 28, 2021

This two-part series provides a snapshot of Entrust’s assessment process, supportive model and how our team-oriented approach benefits our clients and guardians.  Read Part 1 here. Supportive Care Right From the Start Client intake is often a very stressful process for guardians. Entrust’s proactive approach to planning based on the client’s assessment is designed to make...

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Part 1: The Assessment Process at Entrust

Posted Mar 19, 2021

This two-part series provides a snapshot of Entrust’s assessment process, supportive model and how our team-oriented approach benefits our clients and guardians.  Working Together from Day One There’s no better example of teamwork making the dream work than the staff and stakeholders working together to support the safety and wellbeing of an Entrust client. Communication...

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We Are Proud to Introduce Entrust Respite Care

Posted Feb 01, 2020

Home & Community Care at Entrust The team at Entrust is excited to launch our very own Respite Services in Edmonton! Respite Care gives primary caregivers a break from the 24/7 demands and responsibilities of taking care of someone with complex needs. This kind of care is typically done at the residence of the client,...

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Disability Services Edmonton

Posted Jun 26, 2019

What is a developmental disability? Let’s first get on the same page to what a developmental disabilities actually is. Developmental disabilities come in a variety of different forms. Some may be purely physical, such as blindness. They may affect mental ability, such as Autism. And, in many cases they are both physical and mental, such...

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How Much Does PDD Pay in Alberta? 

Posted Apr 24, 2024

To qualify for PDD, you must have a developmental disability from childhood. This ailment must be severe enough to impair daily activities and adult independence.  

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How Much Does FSCD Pay in Alberta? 

Posted Apr 24, 2024

This guide covers what FSCD offers and provides resources for more information. Knowing the program and eligibility requirements helps make the process smoother for applicants. 

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