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Green Thumb Landscaping Puts Entrust Clients to Work

Posted Oct 14, 2016

Tamara Konopelky, owner of Green Thumb Landscaping, was at a business networking event the first time she heard about Entrust. Tamara met Rory LaRocque-Walker, director of Entrust’s Framework for Life Program, at her BNI meeting. Rory was doing a presentation on meaningful employment when a statistic caught Tamara’s attention. “I think I remember him saying something like less than 25 percent of employers...

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Cody Makes a Friend

Posted Oct 06, 2016

Entrust client Cody lives at Frat and is a really cool kid. In the past, Cody had a negative experience with Robin, who also used to live at Frat. Cody witnessed Robin display challenging behaviour and became scared of her. Robin has since moved to Treehouse. Recently, Cody was out for a walk with Nithin,...

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Success is Routine for WD!

Posted Sep 28, 2016

Love and Respect Go a Long Way At Entrust, we always do our best for the wellbeing of our clients. We are always thinking about how we can deliver the best care and fully understand each client’s needs. Our daily challenge is to find ways to communicate effectively with our clients and connect with them...

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JW’s Excellent Adventure

Posted Sep 22, 2016

We all need a break from our daily routines every now and then. This summer Entrust client JW enjoyed a nice break from his daily life during a camping trip to Dinosaur Provincial Park (located about two-and-a-half hours southeast of Calgary). JW, one of his good friends and a few Entrust staff members made the four-and-a-half-hour...

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A Social Success for Sado!

Posted Sep 15, 2016

This summer, Entrust client Sado had a very successful day at K-Days! When Sado first expressed her desire to go to K-Days, the staff at Shack had concerns. Sado had often displayed challenging behaviour in crowded public places — things like removing clothing, confronting strangers and laying on the road. The staff talked with Sado about...

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Marcel is a Champ!

Posted Sep 08, 2016

The team at Range has always known client Marcel to be tech savvy. Marcel loves video games — he dives into each game and doesn’t give up until he’s mastered the skills to complete it.  This summer Marcel participated in a Pokemon Tournament in downtown Edmonton. Surprising everyone, Marcel left his competitors in his dust and...

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Reece Gets Organized!

Posted Sep 01, 2016

Reece Thomas has been doing amazingly well lately! In the past, Reece didn’t like to wait for something he wanted — not even for a few seconds. Now he waits patiently for Entrust staff to help him.  Reece is also following verbal prompts and has started repeating simple words; he can even count to 25...

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Cody is “Juice Man!”

Posted Aug 25, 2016

Cody Vandewark is an Entrust client who lives in Brownstone. Cody is a fun-loving boy who has developmental disabilities and is working towards gaining more independence.  Cody has made wonderful progress lately. Recently, he prepared orange juice from a frozen can without any help from his caregivers. Cody followed the instructions perfectly, and kept the kitchen...

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Bonnie Makes a Friend!

Posted Aug 18, 2016

Bonnie is a 25-year-old Entrust client who lives at the Shack residence. She is a very friendly young lady, but has shown challenging behaviour at times. Things like movies, dreams and conflicts with her roommate, Sado, sometimes upset Bonnie. The staff at Shack has been working with Bonnie for a long time. In the past,...

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Chantal Finds Her Talent!

Posted Aug 11, 2016

Chantal Cork is an Entrust client who lives at Burrow. When Chantal first moved in, she only enjoyed a few activities: jumping on the trampoline, watching TV, and playing with cotton and feathers.  Chantal has improved a lot since then. Now she spends at least an hour a day reading on her own and is developing...

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How Much Does PDD Pay in Alberta? 

Posted Apr 24, 2024

To qualify for PDD, you must have a developmental disability from childhood. This ailment must be severe enough to impair daily activities and adult independence.  

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How Much Does FSCD Pay in Alberta? 

Posted Apr 24, 2024

This guide covers what FSCD offers and provides resources for more information. Knowing the program and eligibility requirements helps make the process smoother for applicants. 

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