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It’s our second week featuring an employer who uses Entrust Disability Services Framework for Life Program. Tamara Konopelky, founder and CEO of Green Thumb Landscaping shares her story: Entrepreneurial Background and Business Vision I come from a family of entrepreneurs. My Grandparents, aunts, uncles, mom and my dad have all dealt with the rewards and...

It’s no secret there are tons of Edmonton Oiler fans at Entrust. Staff and clients love tuning in to watch our hometown hockey team in action. On February second Entrust clients AJ and Jonathan didn’t have to tune in watch the Oilers play against the Columbus Blue Jackets. They got to experience the game live! Both AJ...

Marcel’s Journey with Autism Spectrum Disorder at Entrust Marcel is a 20-year-old adult diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, a neurodevelopmental condition affecting communication and behavior. He first moved into an Entrust group home, a residential facility for individuals with developmental disabilities, in 2012. Marcel initially displayed extreme physical and verbal aggression toward staff and peers....

World Down Syndrome Day celebrates its 11th anniversary on Monday, March 21, 2016 Each year the voice of people with Down syndrome, a genetic condition caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21, and those who support equal rights and inclusion grows louder and louder. During March 21, Down Syndrome International, the global advocacy organization,...

If you haven’t heard of Chase ‘N Yur Face yet, get ready. This young chef and culinary entrepreneur is taking the cooking world by storm through his YouTube cooking show and brand partnerships! Not only is Chase incredibly gifted in the kitchen, he is an entrepreneur at heart who promotes a powerful message about food’s...

Like a true Edmontonian, Lyndsey is an avid Edmonton Oilers fan. On February 18 Lyndsey got to experience her very first NHL hockey game: the Edmonton Oilers versus the Minnesota Wild at Rogers Place arena. Game Day Preparation and Anticipation As any good fan would be, Lyndsey was giddy in anticipation on game day. Entrust...

We all have a tendency to get depressed or anxious when we have nothing to do or conversely, when there are demands on us that are more than we can handle or comprehend. We support individuals ranging from 11 to 51 years of age, diagnosed with an array of disabilities. We have clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Fetal...

From right to left: Charles volunteering in a commercial day care kitchen environment; receiving a celebratory high five from support staff members BB and AP; rolling dough out to make homemade scones from scratch during baking activities, and proudly showing off the morphed Dino Charge and Plesiocharge Mega Zord action figures he successfully saved up...

Leigh’s Transformation from Institutional Care to Community Living We have another inspiring client success story to share this week! From Institutional Setting to Residential Home Program Meet Leigh, a young woman who previously lived in an institutional care setting. She transitioned to the Entrust Residential Home Program in July 2014 to begin community-based living. When...

Meet the courageous Nielsen family who (literally) travelled across the world to help their son with Autism Spectrum Disorder create an independent and full life. The Nielsen family is composed of Father/Blogger Aaron, Mother Shaunta, oldest son Donovan, middle son Keagan and youngest song Makhi. Currently their two oldest live in Canada with family members,...