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December 3rd marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, recognized annually by the United Nations since 1992 to promote awareness and support for disability inclusion worldwide. This global observance highlights the fundamental rights of individuals with disabilities to equal access, opportunity, and participation in society. The day serves as a crucial reminder that disability […]

Entrust Expands Social Media Presence to Connect with Disability Community Entrust, a disability care organization, is thrilled to announce the revival of our current social media platforms and the addition of two new platforms: YouTube and Twitter. Our reason behind this expansion is simple: we want to stay better connected with existing partners, families, and […]

The Stigma To this day, the words ‘group home’ trigger feelings of discomfort in our society, although these words are nothing more than a catchall term used to describe a residence shared by multiple people. In this blog post, we uncover what group homes really are and the incredible part they play in the lives […]

How Parents and Caregivers Plan Summer Activities for Children This is a question that most parents or caregivers begin to contemplate towards the end of the school year. For most families, summer planning comes naturally through enrolling children in various camps, sports programs, summer school programs, and recreational activities. We plan family vacations or day […]

In the disability services sector in Alberta, a significant amount of time is spent creating plans and setting goals for natural supports.  To put it simply, natural supports are people who interact with disabled individuals, be it at work or in recreational settings, as friends or as neighbours.  Natural supports are not paid employees and […]

Welcome to another edition of Trevor’s Voice, Entrust’s client spotlight series. Here, we get to know one of Entrust’s residential support clients, Justin. – Tilton Reed, CEO of Entrust Justin is a 24-year-old individual with disabilities who has been living in Entrust’s residential support services since his teenage years. He loves to make fried chicken, […]

True Innovation Goes Beyond Technology Tools Innovation is a word that has typically been reserved for the tech giants of Silicon Valley, companies like Apple, Google, and Meta that develop cutting-edge digital solutions. Admittedly, it is remarkable what can be achieved using software run on electronic devices tiny enough to fit into your pocket. However, […]

Entrust is committed to contributing to the well-being of Alberta by focusing on employment.  Meaningful employment is the key to breaking down social barriers that many Albertans with disabilities face.  The workplace is the most social aspect in most people’s lives.  This is where people are able to feel pride and a sense of accomplishment […]

When I first began working in the disability services sector in Edmonton, I did so because I believed that I would be making a difference. Working on the frontlines, getting to know individuals with disabilities and their needs, I knew that I would truly be helping people in my community. Every day in Alberta, disability […]

Welcome to the first installment of Trevor’s Voice. Today, we hear from Entrust client, Matthew, who shares his thoughts on achieving your goals – why goals are important, what kinds of goals you can set, and what it means to achieve your goals. Enjoy, – Tilton Reed, CEO Goals reflect many important aspects of an individual’s […]