Posted Dec 18, 2020
The holidays look a little different this year. Having to celebrate the season at home may add some extra stress for some families, especially if a family member has sensory challenges. Here are our top five tips for having an inclusive and sensory-friendly holiday celebration at home: 1. Be flexible in your holiday activities. Every...
Read MorePosted Dec 16, 2019
Getting Ready for the Holiday Season With dinners to plan, gifts to get, extended family functions, and steadfast traditions, the holidays can be stressful for anyone. For individuals with special sensory needs, the disruptions to routine and overwhelming social pressures are a lot to deal with – this can make the holidays particularly difficult for...
Read MorePosted Mar 06, 2018
Making the decision to place your loved one in a group home is a big step. At Entrust, we understand the weight of this decision on both you and your loved one and do everything we can to be transparent, supportive, and compassionate. Transitioning to a residential care program is stressful. For clients in particular, transitioning to a residential care...
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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