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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 […]

K-days is around the corner and here in Edmonton it is another reason to get together to celebrate the summer! We will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast on Friday, July 21 from 8-10 a.m. near Londonderry Mall in the east side of the city at 14010 74 St. This event is a FREE, family-friendly event with […]

5 Proven Mental Health Benefits of Art Creation for Stress Relief Creating art provides significant mental health benefits including reduced stress, improved cognitive function, enhanced self-esteem, increased brain plasticity, and better emotional regulation. Art creation helps reduce stress levels through mindful engagement while stimulating neural pathways that boost creative thinking. The practice enhances brain plasticity […]

An ancient Chinese proverb says: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago.” Twenty years ago, a seed was planted by our founder, Kevin Hatch. The purpose of sowing the seed was to provide a service that made sense for various Albertan stakeholders. There was a need for a service that was […]

Fulfilling an individual’s right to work is key to the meaningful inclusion of all Albertans.  So, what is stopping employers from adopting more inclusive hiring practices? There are a number of common beliefs people have about employing someone with a disability that are just downright wrong. There have been massive strides over the years with reputable companies […]

To continue our celebration of Entrust’s 20th Anniversary, we decided to sit down with Roopa Belur, one of our Behaviour Specialists, to talk about the work we do to help people with developmental disabilities. What drew you down the path of working with people with developmental disabilities? When I was a young girl, I volunteered […]

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, observed annually in March, is coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean that the conversation needs to stop. We want to keep the momentum going and continue promoting awareness throughout the year. This ongoing effort helps build safe and welcoming communities for people living with developmental disabilities. Simple Ways to […]