Posted May 10, 2015
The inspiration for Trevor’s Voice is a young man who had an incredible impact on all of us at Entrust. Trevor passed away in 2015 and is greatly missed by his family, and all those who knew him. Of all the things I miss most about Trevor, it’s his voice. It wasn’t his intonation or cadence, nor did...
Read MorePosted Apr 30, 2015
On April 21, Entrust Corp. participated in the Edmonton Connections Human Services Trade Show. It provided a fantastic opportunity for Entrust staff to interact with potential employees as well as other human services organizations within Alberta Health Services. Entrust Corp. is always grateful for opportunities to partner with like-minded organizations, and to tell others about our work...
Read MorePosted Apr 16, 2015
This year’s Entrust Annual Community BBQ will be held on August 7, 2015. Our clients and their families will join our staff and their families for an event filled with summer fun. The event will be held at William Hawrelak Parkat the Heritage Amphitheatre from noon to 4 pm.
Read MorePosted Apr 15, 2015
Entrust has partnered with Christian Labour Association of Canada’s (CLAC) stewards to create a transportation initiative that will relieve the burdens of transportation costs of staff for community outings. “When we were a small agency, we all just drove the clients where they needed to go. Now that we are growing and public transit in Edmonton is...
Read MorePosted Apr 09, 2015
Entrust has committed to an initiative that will send members of our front-line workforce to be trained in a relevant diploma program. This program is designed to benefit dedicated front-line workers that have demonstrated commitment to the work of disability services. Entrust hopes this initiative will strengthen its culture as well as raise the qualifications...
Read MorePosted Apr 01, 2015
Entrust hires a part time care-taker for its offices. Although this is a new position it is a familiar face that will be helping Entrust’s office look its best. Jaden Goode is ready to give his best at his new job.
Read MorePosted Mar 30, 2015
Today we feature an employer who hired help through the Entrust Meaningful Employment Program. Paul Foster, President and Founder of Contact Renovations shares his experience below. I started Contact Renovations after returning from a series of three 1-year long trips travelling abroad in search of surf. When I returned to Canada the last time (with new wife in...
Read MorePosted Mar 09, 2015
Roopa Belur joins the Entrust Team. She has worked as a behaviour specialist in the United States and her work path has also taken her to the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital where she worked as a Psychometrist at the Autism Research Center. She has a background in working with people with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Developmental disabilities. Roopa...
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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