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WD’s Dietary Expansion Success at Kottage House When Juhi joined the staff at Kottage House, a residential care facility, she met WD. WD is a very special client with highly restrictive eating patterns and very specific taste preferences in food. Everyone, including his mother, knew he only liked to eat chicken nuggets, chicken strips, french […]

Robyn is a strong, intelligent girl with a sweet personality. She has been living happily in an Entrust group home for awhile, but her journey began with challenges. Her challenges manifested in the form of difficult behaviours such as perseveration around some restricted interests, not wanting to participate in household chores and refusing to take part in community […]

Here is a special poem from Entrust client Jennifer… Have no fear u are safe here in Edmonton Alberta. God will help you find your way. I know u r scared and sad But I’m here to help you so are many other people U will get donations and food and water to keep u  […]

Marcel Prevents $300 Theft at Gaming Store Marcel has been a client at Entrust Disability Services for awhile now. He has established some great hobbies and routines through his participation in community activities. He loves gaming and going to the Londonderry Mall with staff to check out the latest video games. Marcel also enjoys chatting […]

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 […]

How Structured Employment Programs Transform Lives for Adults with Autism Structured employment programs provide meaningful work opportunities for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder through specialized support, visual communication tools, and predictable routines. Marcel’s transformation from aggressive behaviors to productive employment at Entrust demonstrates how tailored autism support programs can unlock potential and create valuable contributions […]

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, […]