Inclusion Alberta

Inclusion Alberta Non-profit federation that advocates on behalf of children and adults with intellectual disabilities

Parents of school aged children with an intellectual disability who are pursuing an inclusive education are encouraged t...
01/16/2026

Parents of school aged children with an intellectual disability who are pursuing an inclusive education are encouraged to join this free webinar next week (Jan. 20 at 5pm MST) hosted by Inclusive Education Canada / Éducation inclusive Canada called "What to do when your child is excluded from school". Register below:

Head's Up - Information session for parents and families. Register and JOIN US on Tuesday, January 20. Please Share! LINK: https://bit.ly/4pz8opW

If you're interested in learning more about using Family Managed Supports (FMS) funding to build a strong and sustainabl...
01/15/2026

If you're interested in learning more about using Family Managed Supports (FMS) funding to build a strong and sustainable support team that makes everyday life better for your family member with an intellectual disability, we invite you to join our upcoming virtual workshops, part of the 2026 FMS Learning Series presented by Inclusion Alberta's Darrell Cook Family Managed Supports Resource Centre!

-FMS Staff Recruitment
Date: January 27, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Virtual

-FMS Staff Hiring
Date: February 3, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Virtual

Learn more and register your spot at: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/You-re-invited--Virtual-workshops-on-recruiting-and-hiring-FMS-staff.html?soid=1125018123035&aid=wnr443xTvD8

Thank you ATB Community Foundation! Inclusion Alberta’s Family Leadership Series is made possible, in part, through the ...
01/15/2026

Thank you ATB Community Foundation!

Inclusion Alberta’s Family Leadership Series is made possible, in part, through the support of the ATB Community Foundation.

Thank you ATB Financial for your generous contribution!

More families will lead the way.

Connor, a third-year Bachelor of Arts student at Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) who is supported by Inclusion Al...
01/14/2026

Connor, a third-year Bachelor of Arts student at Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) who is supported by Inclusion Alberta’s Inclusive Post-Secondary Education initiative, was recently hired to work at the CUE bookstore as a Student Helper. From helping students find the perfect hoodie to assisting with inventory, Connor has embraced his role with enthusiasm.

CUE prides itself in being a welcoming and inclusive campus for all students and ensures that people with intellectual disabilities are not only included in learning on campus but also have opportunities to contribute through various employment opportunities – real work for real pay.

Since day one of attending university, Connor says he has felt welcomed by the bookstore community and now, as an official team member, he’s thrilled to be earning a paycheck doing what he loves. Congratulations on your new job, Connor, and thank you CUE for consistently leading the way by including people with intellectual disabilities.

Join inclusive workplaces like Concordia University of Edmonton to take action to open doors, build inclusive workforces, and tap into an often-overlooked talent pool. If you’re interested in hiring or learning more about inclusive employment, please contact Inclusion Alberta.

Connor, a third-year Bachelor of Arts student at Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) who is supported by Inclusion Alberta’s Inclusive Post-Secondary Education initiative, was recently hired to work at the CUE bookstore as a Student […]

Thousands of families of children with disabilities are are sitting on waitlists for support from the Family Support for...
01/14/2026

Thousands of families of children with disabilities are are sitting on waitlists for support from the Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program for years at a time. These are critical years in a child's development, that families can't get back.

"[Inclusion Alberta CEO Trish] Bowman warned that the long-term consequences of underfunding these services will be felt across the province for decades.

“These are investments in children and families that will make Alberta strong. To fail to do that is really a failure that we will live with for generations,” Bowman said."

To check out the full story from CTV, find the link on our curated news page of our website here: https://inclusionalberta.org/curated-news-content/

To take action, let your MLA and Minister Nixon know your expectation that FSCD provide the supports necessary for children with disabilities and their families: https://inclusionalberta.org/connections/action-urgently-needed-contact-your-mla-about-fscd-pdd/

Rotary Canada recently profiled Inclusion Alberta's Rotary Employment Partnership, which has created over 930 jobs for p...
01/13/2026

Rotary Canada recently profiled Inclusion Alberta's Rotary Employment Partnership, which has created over 930 jobs for people with intellectual disabilities right here in Alberta. Real work for real pay.

"While there are a number of similar employment programs around the world, the Rotary club-backed employment partnership stands out for its overall success as well as being cost effective, says former Inclusion Alberta CEO Bruce Uditsky. That’s because it makes such good use of its Rotary volunteers."

Check out the full article: https://magazine-ca.rotary.org/rotarycanada/january_2026/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=2102514&app=false

To learn more about inclusive employment, contact us today! https://inclusionalberta.org/what-we-do/inclusive-employment/rotary-employment-partnership/

Most workplaces have an employee like Peter Lee. His title may be office administration assistant, but it’s more accurate to call him 'the go-to guy.' 'I

2025 brought significant challenges for Albertans with intellectual disabilities and their families. Yet, it also sparke...
01/12/2026

2025 brought significant challenges for Albertans with intellectual disabilities and their families. Yet, it also sparked an unprecedented wave of advocacy. Across the province, individuals and organizations stood up to defend essential supports and inclusion.

Want to see the impact? Explore our curated list of news articles:
https://inclusionalberta.org/curated-news-content/

The sheer number of stories—and their reach across Alberta—shows just how deeply Albertans care about protecting the rights and futures of people with disabilities.

As it does each year, the Alberta government is inviting Albertans to share their priorities for the 2026–27 provincial ...
01/12/2026

As it does each year, the Alberta government is inviting Albertans to share their priorities for the 2026–27 provincial budget. The online budget survey is open until January 15, 2026.

This is an important opportunity to remind government of the need for adequate funding for programs and supports that enable children and adults with intellectual disabilities—and their families—to live inclusive, meaningful lives.

Learn more and take the survey at:

As it does each year, the Alberta government is inviting Albertans to share their priorities for the 2026–27 provincial budget. The online budget survey is open until January 15, 2026, and can be accessed here. Supports […]

🏆 Nominations are now open for the 2026 Inclusion Alberta Awards! We take time every year to recognize those in Alberta ...
01/08/2026

🏆 Nominations are now open for the 2026 Inclusion Alberta Awards!

We take time every year to recognize those in Alberta who are creating inclusive communities with our Inclusion Alberta Awards. We hope you’ll share with us those individuals and organizations you know who are making a difference by nominating them for one of our awards. Categories are for community inclusion, leadership, long-term voluntary contribution and the National Inclusive Education Award. The deadline to nominate someone for an award is February 13, 2026.

Learn more about each award and nominate someone today at:

We take time every year to recognize those in Alberta who are creating inclusive communities with our Inclusion Alberta Awards. We hope you’ll share with us those individuals and organizations […]

Families of school-aged children who are pursuing an inclusive education are encouraged to attend this webinar on Januar...
01/08/2026

Families of school-aged children who are pursuing an inclusive education are encouraged to attend this webinar on January 20th by Inclusive Education Canada / Éducation inclusive Canada:

Head's Up - Information session for parents and families. Register and JOIN US on Tuesday, January 20. Please Share! LINK: https://bit.ly/4pz8opW

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