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At Entrust Disability Services, we celebrate the power of creativity, personal growth, and the individuality of the people we support. The art gallery features original works created by individuals living in our group homes and participating in our day programs. Whether through painting, music, drawing, LEGO creations, colouring, or other forms of expression, these artists […]

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.  

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. 

How Liberty Security Partners with Entrust to Make a Difference Liberty Security provides comprehensive security systems, home automation technology, 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 successfully employed 3 individuals with developmental disabilities. These employees participate in Entrust’s Framework […]

Dedicated to Enhancing Quality of Life Social workers play an essential role. They are professionals that are focused on the individual and are dedicated to supporting and advocating for them in any way possible. You can find social workers working within government agencies, family services agencies, children’s aid agencies, general and psychiatric hospitals, school boards, and correctional institutions, to name […]

Supporting children with autism and developmental disabilities during holiday season disruptions requires structured visual aids, timing strategies, and sensory accommodations to maintain emotional regulation and reduce anxiety. The holiday season brings special events, vacations, delicious food, and unique experiences that only happen once a year. However enjoyable this season is, it does alter the typical […]

There is room for improvement when it comes to our national disability initiatives. Work is being done across Canada to have October officially recognized as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. And in the spirit of this month, we encourage you to help promote disability awareness to build safe and welcoming communities for everyone! Here is a quick […]

The first week of September is over, your child’s back in school, getting familiar with their environment, and adjusting to their new schedule. The switch from summer to school is a major transition for children with developmental disabilities. These developmental disabilities can include autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities. The first few weeks can […]

Robyn’s Story Robyn was diagnosed with Autism at age 11. She was finding it difficult to make connections with others, often times becoming very aggressive in situations that caused any anxiety or stress. After some time, Robyn’s mother realized she needed support and began looking at alternative options for providing her daughter with the care […]

Advocate For Your Child With Structured Preparation Strategies Children with cognitive or developmental disabilities, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), thrive with predictable, consistent daily routines and structured environments. Summer holidays are a massive departure from the structured academic environment found within the school year. This departure makes the transitional […]