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Inclusion Alberta

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A non-profit federation that advocates on behalf of individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families.

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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
"Why target the disabled community in particular in the name of saving a buck? There's a lot of distress because the time frames are so tight." - Dr. Ginetta Silvalaggion, Edmonton family physician www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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AISH recipients panicked over looming provincial deadline: health providers | CBC News
Health provides say people who receive Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) are calling them in a panic over a letter from the province that threatens to cut their benefits if they don't...
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
MEDIA RELEASE: ‘The difference between almost living and barely existing’: On the heels of previous cuts, Alberta Government raises rent by 63% for AISH tenants in Community Housing: inclusionalberta.org/connections/...
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Media release: ‘The difference between almost living and barely existing’: On the heels of previous cuts, Alberta Government raises rent by 63% for AISH tenants in Community Housing - Inclusion Albert...
For immediate release – July 16, 2025  Alberta’s Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services has increased rent by $220/month, or 63%, for Community Housing tenants with disabilities who receive [...
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Big Valley Jamboree ticket raffle! Proceeds go to Inclusion Alberta. Get more info and raffle tickets at: www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/inclu...
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Inclusion Alberta Big Valley Jamboree Tickets
Join thousands of community organizations - big and small - who raise more funds for their worthy causes with Rafflebox.
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
‘Aggression and Complexity in Schools Action Team’ needs a thoughtful approach to a multifaceted issue: inclusionalberta.org/connections/...
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‘Aggression and Complexity in Schools Action Team’ needs a thoughtful approach to a multifaceted issue - Inclusion Alberta
Education and Childcare Minister Demetrios Nicolaides announced last week that the Alberta government is creating an ‘aggression and complexity in schools action team’ as an effort to address what the...
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Check out our latest Connections blog for some tips on finding summer jobs for youth with intellectual disabilities: inclusionalberta.org/connections/...
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Summer Jobs: A meaningful opportunity for all teens - Inclusion Alberta
As summer approaches, many young people turn to seasonal camps and community events to stay active and connected. But as teens get older, they often start to feel like they’ve […]
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Volunteers needed in Edmonton! We have casino fundraiser on July 26-27th, 2025 at the Yellowhead Casino. If you are interested in volunteering for a shift, please contact Cheyenne at cdarichuk@inclusionalberta.org or 587-338-7728.
Casino night. Volunteers needed. July 26 & 27, 2025. Yellowhead Casino, Edmonton. For more information, please email cdarichuk@inclusionalberta.org or call 587-338-7728. Inclusion Alberta.
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
This summer, connect with your MLA about the issues that matter to you and your family: inclusionalberta.org/connections/...
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Connect with your MLA about the issues that matter to you and your family - Inclusion Alberta
We need your help to make all Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) aware of the issues of importance to children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families. As […]
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
A raffle ticket that gives you the chance to see the @edmontonoilers.bsky.social live at Rogers place for both home games this week of the Stanley Cup Final, and supports Inclusion Alberta? Yes! Get tix at: www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/inclu...
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Inclusion Alberta Oilers Stanley Cup Playoff Tickets Raffle Fundraiser
Join thousands of community organizations - big and small - who raise more funds for their worthy causes with Rafflebox.
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Win tickets to the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final! All proceeds go to Inclusion Alberta. Get raffle tickets at: www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/inclu...
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Inclusion Alberta Oilers Stanley Cup Playoff Tickets Raffle Fundraiser
Join thousands of community organizations - big and small - who raise more funds for their worthy causes with Rafflebox.
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
We're doing the draw for @edmontonoilers.bsky.social vs. Dallas game 3 (happening Sunday @ Rogers Place) at 3pm today, did you get tickets yet?? All proceeds to go Inclusion Alberta. www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/inclu...
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Inclusion Alberta Oilers Playoff Ticket Raffle Fundraiser - Round 3 Game 3
Join thousands of community organizations - big and small - who raise more funds for their worthy causes with Rafflebox.
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Win a $3,000 WestJet gift certificate in our fundraising raffle! Get tickets: www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/inclu...
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Inclusion Alberta Gift of Flight Prize Raffle Fundraiser
Join thousands of community organizations - big and small - who raise more funds for their worthy causes with Rafflebox.
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Thank you for your support, and good luck!
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Game 4 raffle for May 27 game: www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/inclu...
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Inclusion Alberta Oilers Playoff Ticket Raffle Fundraiser - Round 3 Game 4
Join thousands of community organizations - big and small - who raise more funds for their worthy causes with Rafflebox.
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Game 3 raffle for May 25 game: www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/inclu...
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Inclusion Alberta Oilers Playoff Ticket Raffle Fundraiser - Round 3 Game 3
Join thousands of community organizations - big and small - who raise more funds for their worthy causes with Rafflebox.
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
OILERS VS. DALLAS STARS PLAYOFF TICKET RAFFLES! A chance to see game 3 and/or 4 of the Western Conference Final live at Rogers Place, all proceeds to Inclusion Alberta!
OILERS Playoff tickets. Two raffles! 
Round 3 vs. Dallas Stars. Sec 204, Row 3, Seat 1-2. GAME 3
May 25 @ Rogers Place. GAME 4 May 27 @ Rogers Place. All proceeds going to Inclusion Alberta.
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
There’s still time for @youralberta.bsky.social to change course and allow AISH recipients to get the full benefit of the CDB without clawing it back. “They could make a big difference by demonstrating that they are capable of changing course when they get it wrong." thetyee.ca/News/2025/05...
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Only Alberta Will Claw Back New Federal Money for Disabled People | The Tyee
The benefit could add $200 a month for people struggling. But the UCP government will deduct it from its own support.
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
It's an @edmontonoilers.bsky.social playoff ticket raffle! Get tix for a chance to be at game 4 of round 2, May 12 @ Rogers Place: www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/inclu...
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Inclusion Alberta Oilers Playoff Tickets Raffle Fundraiser
Join thousands of community organizations - big and small - who raise more funds for their worthy causes with Rafflebox.
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Parents say inclusive education still out of reach at Edmonton Public Schools: edmontonjournal.com/news/inclusi...
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Promises vs. reality: Parents say inclusive education still out of reach at Edmonton Public Schools
Inclusion Edmonton Region calls on Edmonton Public Schools to honour parental choice of inclusive education.
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
🏒 Another round of @edmontonoilers.bsky.social playoffs, and another round of tickets to raffle off! Get raffle tix for a chance to see the 1st home game of round 2 this Saturday at Rogers Place, with all proceeds to Inclusion Alberta: www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/inclu...
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Inclusion Alberta Oilers Playoff Tickets Raffle Fundraiser
Join thousands of community organizations - big and small - who raise more funds for their worthy causes with Rafflebox.
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
We have compiled some information and resources which we hope will aid in clarifying the issues around the new Canada Disability Benefit, the Government of Alberta’s unjust clawback of the benefit and how you can take action to oppose the clawback: inclusionalberta.org/canada-disab...
Canada Disability Benefit in Alberta. The facts and how to take action. Inclusion Alberta
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
The Act NOW Rally at the Leg in Edmonton, happening May 6 from noon-1pm, is a chance for Albertans to stand together against decisions by the provincial government to reduce support to people with disabilities. Learn more at: barrierfreeab.ca
Axe the disability tax. #ActNOWRally. May 6th. 12pm. Edmonton
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
We've got a chance for you to see the @edmontonoilers.bsky.social win the series at home tomorrow! We're raffling off two tickets to game 6, tomorrow night at Rogers Place. We are doing the draw at 3pm today. All funds raised go to Inclusion Alberta! Get tickets at: www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/inclu...
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Inclusion Alberta Oilers Playoff Tickets Raffle Fundraiser
Join thousands of community organizations - big and small - who raise more funds for their worthy causes with Rafflebox.
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
SECOND OILERS TICKETS RAFFLE ADDED! We are raffling off another set of tickets to game 6, happening Thurs. May 1st at Rogers Place. All funds raised support Inclusion Alberta. Learn more and get tix at: www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/inclu...
rafflebox.ca
Inclusion Alberta Oilers Playoff Tickets Raffle Fundraiser
Join thousands of community organizations - big and small - who raise more funds for their worthy causes with Rafflebox.
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
🏒Another Oilers playoff ticket raffle!! We are raffling off two tickets to game 6, happening Thurs. May 1st at Rogers Place. All funds raised support Inclusion Alberta! Learn more and get tix at: www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/inclu...
rafflebox.ca
Inclusion Alberta Oilers Playoff Tickets Raffle Fundraiser
Join thousands of community organizations - big and small - who raise more funds for their worthy causes with Rafflebox.
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE), in partnership with Inclusion Alberta, is proud to announce the launch of the Canadian Institute of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (CIPD). inclusionalberta.org/connections/...
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Concordia University of Edmonton and Inclusion Alberta launch National Institute for Inclusion - Inclusion Alberta
For immediate release – April 25, 2025 Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE), in partnership with Inclusion Alberta, is proud to announce the launch of the Canadian Institute of Persons with […]
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Oilers playoff ticket raffle!! We are raffling off two tickets to the first Oilers/Kings playoff home game, with all funds raised supporting Inclusion Alberta. Learn more and get tix at: www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/inclu...
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Inclusion Alberta Oilers Playoff Tickets Raffle Fundraiser
Join thousands of community organizations - big and small - who raise more funds for their worthy causes with Rafflebox.
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Federal election season is an ideal time to impress upon the candidates in your riding the need for them and their parties to consider the interests of children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families. Take action at: inclusionalberta.org/connections/...
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2025 Federal Election: Make your priorities known - Inclusion Alberta
Inclusion Alberta encourages every Albertan 18 years and older, including those with intellectual disabilities, to participate in the federal election and exercise their right to vote on election day,...
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Our friends at WestJet have graciously donated one roundtrip flight for two guests to any regularly scheduled and marketed WestJet destination, and we are raffling them off. All proceeds go to Inclusion Alberta. Get tickets at: www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/westj...
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Inclusion Alberta Gift of Flight Prize Raffle Fundraiser
Join thousands of community organizations - big and small - who raise more funds for their worthy causes with Rafflebox.
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Media release: Government of Alberta depriving tens of thousands of AISH recipients poverty relief by clawing back Canada Disability Benefit inclusionalberta.org/connections/...
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Media release: Government of Alberta depriving tens of thousands of AISH recipients poverty relief by clawing back Canada Disability Benefit - Inclusion Alberta
For immediate release – March 20, 2025 The decision by the Government of Alberta to claw back the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) dollar for dollar will deprive support from tens […]
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
We are grateful for our generous President's Reception sponsor, @awscloud.bsky.social ❤️!
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Every Family Conference attendee is invited to join us for the President's Reception on the eve of Fri. April 11. It's a great opportunity to connect with other families and leave feeling a renewed sense of hope. Learn more and register at: inclusionalberta.org/2025-inclusi...
Inclusion Alberta Family Conference. Families, the heart of community. President's Reception. Friday, April 11, 2025. 7-10pm. Fantasyland Hotel Ballroom, Edmonton, Ab. Sponsored by: AWS. Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar. RSVP to Cheyenne Darichuk at 587-338-7728. Or RSPV@inclusionalberta.org by April 4, 2025
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Have you saved your spot at the Family Conference yet? We are just under a month away as it happens April 11-12 in Edmonton! Bring your family, your colleagues, and even your kids as we have fully-inclusive on-site childcare available. Learn more: inclusionalberta.org/2025-inclusi...
Inclusion Alberta Family Conference. Families, the heart of community. April 11-12, 2025. Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton, AB. Inclusion Alberta
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Dan recently secured a new job at White Cap Red Deer through Inclusion Alberta's Rotary Employment Partnership. Learn more about it and how you can become an inclusive employer: inclusionalberta.org/connections/...
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Rotary Employment Partnership: White Cap Red Deer - Inclusion Alberta
Inclusion Alberta’s Rotary Employment Partnership is creating life-changing job opportunities while providing an untapped labour market to Alberta’s business community. The partnership has created ove...
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Deepen your knowledge and commitment to assisting children and adults with intellectual disabilities to live fully inclusive and meaningful lives in their community at the 2025 Inclusion Alberta Family Conference, happening April 11-12 in Edmonton! inclusionalberta.org/2025-inclusi...
Inclusion Alberta Family Conference. Families, the heart of community. April 11-12, 2025. Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton, AB. Inclusion Alberta
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Media Release: Alberta Budget 2025 leaves 1000’s of children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families in crisis: inclusionalberta.org/connections/...
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Media Release: Budget 2025 leaves 1000’s of children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families in crisis - Inclusion Alberta
For immediate release – February 28, 2025 Budget 2025 provides increases to the Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) and the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Program (PDD) but f...
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Hart Chapelle, a former senior executive in PDD, shared the following piece in the @lethbridgeherald.bsky.social, which highlights the crisis Alberta is currently experiencing with disability supports: lethbridgeherald.com/commentary/o...
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Disabed Albertans deserve better
HART CHAPELLE -  Is this really the kind of government we want in Alberta; a government that callously silences the voices of intellectually disabled
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
The more of us who share a common perspective, the more likely the MLAs and their parties will be clear on what needs to be done. Learn more and take action at: inclusionalberta.org/connections/...
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Action urgently needed: Contact your MLA about FSCD/PDD - Inclusion Alberta
It has been three years since the Alberta government released data related to the Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) or Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) programs, such a...
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Here are a few of the stories shared with us. Meet with your MLA and share your family’s experience and expectation that FSCD provide the supports necessary for those the funding programs are intended for.
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
It's time to speak up about your family's experience with FSCD. Long waits and denials are province-wide experiences, and sadly many parents are losing their jobs due to not having required supports.
It's time to speak up about your family's experience with FSCD.

nclusion Alberta has been increasingly hearing from families who are unable to secure the supports they require through FSCD (Family Support for Children with Disabilities). A survey we conducted confirms that long waits and denials are province-wide experiences, and sadly many parents are losing their jobs due to not having required supports.“We have had to privately hire 1:1 support for the end of last school year and the summer. We had to take out a personal loan to be able to do this, and it has placed us in significant financial hardship. It has impacted our ability to work, because we get constant calls that we need to come get him.

Emotionally, physically, and mentally our family is struggling. I am worried not receiving early intervention will exasperate the challenges. We need to not be waiting months without acknowledgement, support, or services.”“My autistic twins have lost 3 spots in childcare settings, have been denied from many more, we finally secured a spot for both of the twins, and jumped through all the hoops demanded by FSCD, only for them to [place us on a waitlist].

I NEED THEM in daycare due to returning to work / full time schooling...now I face being thrown out of my programs and the financial strain of hiring someone or losing my job.”“I can't work because I have to take care of my son, I am not receiving any service or support.

I feel . . . abandoned.”
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Interested in Inclusive Post-Secondary Education at @athabascau.bsky.social? Attend a virtual info session to learn more on March 11th at 7pm. Register your spot by emailing Alexandra Edwards at aedwards@athabascau.ca
Virtual info session. Tuesday, March 11, 2025. 7pm-8pm.
Inclusive Post-Secondary Education at Athabasca University. To RSVP contact: Alexandra Edwards at aedwards@athabascau.ca . Inclusion Alberta
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Megan Hanson, Mayor of Sylvan Lake, has been waiting 20 months to access supports from FSCD. Sadly, this family's story is a common experience around the province. Read Megan's 'Letter to the Editor' to RDNewsNow: rdnewsnow.com/2025/02/21/l...
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Letter to the Editor: Families deserve better support for children with disabilities
As a mother of an autistic child, I am writing out of sheer frustration and desperation. My son was just remov...
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Media Release: Inclusion Alberta applauds Edmonton parents who challenged discriminatory Ministerial Order. Learn more: inclusionalberta.org/connections/...
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Media Release: Inclusion Alberta applauds Edmonton parents who challenged discriminatory Ministerial Order - Inclusion Alberta
For immediate release – February 21, 2025 Inclusion Alberta applauds the parents who challenged the Ministerial Order that discriminates against students with disabilities by excluding them, and only ...
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Learn more and get tickets to Paula's workshop at: www.eventbrite.ca/e/2025-inclu...
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2025 Inclusion Alberta Family Conference
The 2025 Inclusion Alberta Family Conference, April 11-12 at the Fantasyland Hotel in Edmonton, AB, featuring Paula Kluth and Lisa Drennan!
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Dr @paulakluth.bsky.social will be doing a full day workshop on inclusive education on Friday, April 11th as part of the 2025 Family Conference! Here, she gives an example of making the classroom work for ALL students, with and without disabilities: www.youtube.com/watch?v=liRU...
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Off the Page #3: Make it Work
YouTube video by Paula Kluth
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
'Our children deserve to go to school.' The experiences of some of the Edmonton parents whose children are affected by the support worker strike. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ctvo...
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‘Our children deserve to go to school’: Edmonton parents tell public school board their struggles am
YouTube video by CityNews
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
It's time to meet with your MLA and speak up about your family's experience with FSCD/PDD. Learn more: inclusionalberta.org/connections/...
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Action urgently needed: Contact your MLA about FSCD/PDD - Inclusion Alberta
It has been three years since the Alberta government released data related to the Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) or Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) programs, such a...
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Nominate someone for a 2025 Inclusion Alberta Award! Categories are for community inclusion, leadership, long-term voluntary contribution and the National Inclusive Education Award. Deadline for nominations is Feb 15: inclusionalberta.org/connections/...
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2025 Inclusion Alberta Awards: Nominations open - Inclusion Alberta
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 […]
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Alberta’s Official Opposition is hosting a discussion with MLA’s Rakhi Pancholi and Marie Renaud regarding proposed changes to AISH and the newly proposed ADAP (Alberta Disability Assistance Program). It is a virtual ‘town hall’ tomorrow (Weds. Feb. 12) at 7pm.
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Inclusion Alberta @inclusionalberta.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Registration is now open for the 2025 Inclusion Alberta Family Conference, happening April 11-12 in Edmonton! Learn more and get tickets: inclusionalberta.org/2025-inclusi...
Inclusion Alberta Family Conference. Families, the heart of community. April 11-12, 2025. Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton, AB. Inclusion Alberta"Joyful Learning: Active and collaborative strategies to differentiate instruction in inclusive classrooms. A workshop by Dr. Paula Kluth. April 11, 2025. 9am-4:30pm""Inclusive Recreation: Creating a culture of welcoming, participating and belonging. A workshop with Lisa Drennan. April 11th, 2025. 9am-4:30pm."
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