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Making the decision to place your loved one in a group home is a big step. At Entrust, we understand the weight of this decision on both you and your loved one and do everything we can to be transparent, supportive, and compassionate.  Transitioning to a residential care program is stressful. For clients in particular, transitioning to a residential care...

How Indigenous Clients Connect to Community and Heritage Having a sense of belonging is important for everyone’s well-being and personal development. This is why we are focused on bridging the gap between our clients and their communities through targeted programming and support services. For our Indigenous clients in particular, a connection to community also means...

How to Select Your Disability Services Caregiver Going through the process of finding an appropriate disability services agency to become a support and caregiver for your child is not easy. It’s hard to imagine how anyone would be able to provide the attention, compassion, and understanding that your child deserves. But sometimes, a helping hand...

The holiday season is around the corner, bringing special events, vacations, delicious food, and unique experiences that only happen once a year. However enjoyable this season is, it does alter the typical routines kids have when in school. For those on the Autism Spectrum or with other developmental disabilities, this disruption can be stressful and...

Advocate for the meaningful inclusion of all Albertans.  Inclusive employment has several benefits for both the employee and employer. Here are 5 facts of hiring someone with a disability: 1: They are dependable and punctual employees For someone with a disability, they take great pride in their ability to contribute and are excited to come to work...

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...

For those with disabilities, it is often times difficult to find a place within a community. There are a number of barriers which can prevent individuals from making meaningful connections with others. With over 30 events hosted by Entrust homes over the summer, our annual Ice Cream Social plays a big part in breaking down...