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Search results for: Age: 0-18 | Category: Helpful Community Organizations
Autism Society Alberta (ASA)
Autism Society Alberta has many resources for families and parents. They have specific toolkits and videos focusing on supports such as transitionoing to adulthood, funding and more,
Decision Making: Guardianship/Trusteeship Application Preparation
Lorna and Kelsey can guide parents to access the forms and documents needed prior to starting the applications, then support throughout the process to the end when the documents are ready for the Court
Easter Seals
The Family Resource Centre supports parents of children, adults and teens transitioning into adulthood with informatinon, resources and supports. They have help with navigating FSCD and PDD, guardianship/trusteeship / transitioning to adulthood and more.
Inclusion Alberta
Inclusion Alberta is a family-based non-profit federation that advocates on behalf of children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families. Together, we share a dream of meaningful family life and community inclusion for individuals with intellectual disabilities. As an advocacy organization we support families and individuals in their desire to be fully included in community life.
Independent Living Resource Centre Calgary (ILRCC)
Is an organization committed to empowering individuals 18+ with disabilities throughout Alberta. They have a website database to help caregivers find respite workers. They provide help with AISH Applications & Appeals, PDD Applications, City of Calgary Fee Entry Program, Housing Applications and more. They offer Social Skills programs, Community Access, Support Independent Living Program and have programs for Cooking, Art & Crafts, Yoga, Bowling, Social evening, Music and Dance, ASL and more.
Navigate for Kids
An online tool to help find disability related resources for families with children (up to 18 years of age) with developmental disabilities in Calgary. It is available in additional languages including Tagalog, Punjabi, Chinese and Arabic. There are different areas of support available including Behavioral Developmental Supports (BDS), Specialized Services (SS), respite, counseling, social rec, transportation and transition to adult support.
Steven Williams
Financial advisor, Disability Tax Credit and RDSP Specialist with deep expertise in supporting individuals and families navigating the world of disability savings in Canada.
Voices for Albertans with Disabilities (VAD)
Among myriad other advocacy- and support-related programs, this organization offers aid in filling out essential disability-related paperwork, such as for AISH, DTC, DATS, and more. Their website offers checklists and video guides to help in this, as well as being available for personal appointments to provide individualized aid. The organization also offers a small number of education-related bursaries.
Werklund School of Education University of Calgary
Inclusion and wellness resources available at Werklund and on campus at UCalgary.
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