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The Summer Transition The transition over to a more relaxed schedule for our kiddos is here. There are a number of things that you can do to make sure their summer vacation maintains a bit of a routine and is focused on wellness. Top things to consider: 1. Your child has been in a fairly...

What is a developmental disability? Let’s first get on the same page to what a developmental disabilities actually is. Developmental disabilities come in a variety of different forms. Some may be purely physical, such as blindness. They may affect mental ability, such as Autism. And, in many cases they are both physical and mental, such...

Building Accessibility for Those with Special Sensory Needs Edmonton International Fringe Festival: Inclusion Support Team  Our team creates pathways for inclusion. This is a guiding principle for our Residential Care Program; our clients are involved as much as possible in community events, enjoy special outings, and even find meaningful employment. This year, our team was involved with...

(Updated August 26, 2019) How Youth Clients with Developmental Disabilities Prepare for School Back-to-School for Our Youth Clients. Clients in our youth group homes have thoroughly enjoyed their summer break. With the new school season right around the corner, we are starting to prepare our clients for the upcoming shift in routine. Those with developmental...

We have over 30 group homes found throughout some of Edmonton’s best neighbourhoods. Our Youth Residential Care Program is for individuals under 17.  Communication We focus on building relationships with our clients and their families that are founded on complete trust and transparency. From the very first phone call we have with you, we are there to...

Finding Fitness in the City Summer is the perfect time to kick off new, healthy-living routines. There are endless options to get your loved one moving, from games in the park to enjoying the day at a festival. For those with developmental disabilities, shifting out of unhealthy habits can be exceptionally difficult; it is largely up...

It’s National Health and Fitness Day 🏋️ We all know that prioritizing and maintaining personal health is important; living a healthy lifestyle provides a myriad of psychological and physical benefits. This is true for everyone regardless of age or ability. For those with a developmental disability, there are some added factors that make health and...

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...

Alberta Career Week brings employment opportunities Government announces employment program expansion On Tuesday, we had the pleasure of hosting a press conference announcing the Government of Alberta’s $15 million expansion of the Transition to Employment Services program. This provincial workforce development initiative supports unemployed individuals seeking employment opportunities. (Listen to the recording of the announcement...

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...