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Customized Employment for Persons with Disabilities at Entrust

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...

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Employer Spotlight – Liberty Security

Posted 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...

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Essential Funding for Employment Programs

Posted 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...

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Edmonton Activity Spotlight: CNFC

Posted 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...

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5 Facts of Hiring Someone With a Disability

Posted 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...

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Supporting Families Through the Individualized Program Plan (IPP) Process in Alberta

Posted 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...

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What Is an Intellectual Disability: Understanding the Basics

Posted 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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