Posted Oct 28, 2020
October is National Disability Employment Awareness month in Canada. As October comes to a close, we wanted to reflect on the annual event created to build awareness around the positive outcomes of hiring persons with disabilities. Although many people with disabilities have excellent skills and a lot of talent to contribute to Canadian employers, their...
Read MorePosted May 04, 2018
Partnering to Make a Difference Liberty provides security, automation, and energy management solutions to residential, commercial and health care customers across Canada. Over the course of the last couple years, Liberty’s Edmonton office has employed 3 individuals with developmental disabilities who are part of our Framework for Life Program. Liberty became an Employer Partner after installing the...
Read MorePosted Apr 25, 2018
This week is career week in Alberta. On Tuesday, we had the pleasure of hosting a press conference announcing the Government of Alberta’s $15 million expansion of the Transition to Employment Services program! (Listen to the recording of the announcement on SoundCloud) These programs are intended for people who are currently unemployed and require help to...
Read MorePosted Feb 12, 2018
Inclusion, Community, and Heritage Having a sense of belonging is important for everyone; this is why we are focused on bridging the gap between our clients and their communities. For our Indigenous clients in particular, a connection to community also means a connection to their heritage and identity. We are truly grateful for the amazing organizations that make indigenous programming...
Read MorePosted Oct 19, 2017
Advocate for the meaningful inclusion of all Albertans. Inclusive employment has several benefits for both the employee and employer. Here are 5 facts of hiring someone with a disability: 1: They are dependable and punctual employees For someone with a disability, they take great pride in their ability to contribute and are excited to come to work – it is...
Read MorePosted 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.
Read MorePosted 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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