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It’s no secret Entrust has exceptional staff who believe in the value of inclusiveness and practice it in their own personal lives. Today we are proud to announce our Human Resources Manager Paul Basahti is on the Board of Directors for Fringe Theatre Arts!  “Since 2014, I have been the Human Resources Manager with Entrust, a disability...

Brad West, Executive Director of Glengarry Child Care Society shares how 1 weekly volunteer quickly became 6: Partnership Success Story with Entrust Disability Services “Glengarry Child Care Society has been providing high quality childcare services to children and families since 1969. Our primary goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment to children while parents pursue employment...

It’s our second week featuring an employer who uses Entrust Disability Services Framework for Life Program. Tamara Konopelky, founder and CEO of Green Thumb Landscaping shares her story: Entrepreneurial Background and Business Vision I come from a family of entrepreneurs. My Grandparents, aunts, uncles, mom and my dad have all dealt with the rewards and...

It’s no secret there are tons of Edmonton Oiler fans at Entrust. Staff and clients love tuning in to watch our hometown hockey team in action. On February second Entrust clients AJ and Jonathan didn’t have to tune in watch the Oilers play against the Columbus Blue Jackets. They got to experience the game live! Both AJ...

Marcel’s Journey with Autism Spectrum Disorder at Entrust Marcel is a 20-year-old adult diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, a neurodevelopmental condition affecting communication and behavior. He first moved into an Entrust group home, a residential facility for individuals with developmental disabilities, in 2012. Marcel initially displayed extreme physical and verbal aggression toward staff and peers....

World Down Syndrome Day celebrates its 11th anniversary on Monday, March 21, 2016 Each year the voice of people with Down syndrome, a genetic condition caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21, and those who support equal rights and inclusion grows louder and louder. During March 21, Down Syndrome International, the global advocacy organization,...

If you haven’t heard of Chase ‘N Yur Face yet, get ready. This young chef and culinary entrepreneur is taking the cooking world by storm through his YouTube cooking show and brand partnerships! Not only is Chase incredibly gifted in the kitchen, he is an entrepreneur at heart who promotes a powerful message about food’s...

Like a true Edmontonian, Lyndsey is an avid Edmonton Oilers fan. On February 18 Lyndsey got to experience her very first NHL hockey game: the Edmonton Oilers versus the Minnesota Wild at Rogers Place arena. Game Day Preparation and Anticipation As any good fan would be, Lyndsey was giddy in anticipation on game day. Entrust...

We all have a tendency to get depressed or anxious when we have nothing to do or conversely, when there are demands on us that are more than we can handle or comprehend. We support individuals ranging from 11 to 51 years of age, diagnosed with an array of disabilities. We have clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Fetal...

From right to left: Charles volunteering in a commercial day care kitchen environment; receiving a celebratory high five from support staff members BB and AP; rolling dough out to make homemade scones from scratch during baking activities, and proudly showing off the morphed Dino Charge and Plesiocharge Mega Zord action figures he successfully saved up...