Inclusion Alberta

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

IN THE NEWS: An estimated 20,000 Alberta kids face waiting years to get therapy for disabilities"Many parents of childre...
06/18/2026

IN THE NEWS: An estimated 20,000 Alberta kids face waiting years to get therapy for disabilities

"Many parents of children already in the program said they see real improvements in the way their children cope with life. Some even shared how kids were now able to attend regular school programs because of the help they got early on.

But parents on the waiting list expressed despair. Many said that as they wait, their kids are getting kicked out of daycare and schools. They’re losing their jobs, taking on debt to pay for therapy, and sometimes seeing kids regress when they run out of money.”

For real life examples of how long waits for Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) are affecting Albertan families, check out the full CBC article on the curated news page of our website here: https://inclusionalberta.org/curated-news-content/

It's certainly been a little *moist* this spring, but so far the forecast is looking good for the 6th Annual Peter Lee G...
06/18/2026

It's certainly been a little *moist* this spring, but so far the forecast is looking good for the 6th Annual Peter Lee Golf Tournament next Tuesday, June 23, at the Links at Spruce Grove!
There are still a few spots left for golfers if you'd like to join us for this fun tournament hosted by inclusive employers NFP in support of Inclusion Alberta next week.

⛳ Learn more and register your spot at: https://inclusionalberta.org/.../the-peter-lee-golf.../

🌴There is also a Gift of Flight raffle happening alongside the Peter Lee Golf Classic! Get raffle tickets now for your chance to win a roundtrip flight for two guests on any regularly scheduled and marketed WestJet destination here: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/inclusionalberta-0626

⛳ July 4th, join us at the Ranch Golf and Country Club in Edmonton for The 7th Annual Koch Classic Golf Tournament! Learn more and register at: https://inclusionalberta.org/.../2026-koch-classic-golf.../

06/15/2026

Thanks to Inclusion Alberta and the Rotary Employment Partnership...
Brian has had a well-paid, meaningful career that he loves at ATB for almost 12 years!

Share your story! How has Inclusion Alberta impacted your lifre? Why is inclusive education important to you? Why are you committed to the inclusion movement?

🎬 We’ve made it easy for you to record a quick video on your phone or desktop. Check it out here: https://stories.inclusionalberta.org/landing

We'd like to invite you to join us on the links this summer at a fun golf tournament in support of Inclusion Alberta!⛳On...
06/08/2026

We'd like to invite you to join us on the links this summer at a fun golf tournament in support of Inclusion Alberta!

⛳On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, join us for an amazing day of golf in support of Inclusion Alberta! Inclusive employers NFP present the 6th Annual Peter Lee Golf Classic at The Links at Spruce Grove. Learn more and register your spot at: https://inclusionalberta.org/event/the-peter-lee-golf-classic-2/

🌴There is also a Gift of Flight raffle happening alongside the Peter Lee Golf Classic! Get raffle tickets now for your chance to win a roundtrip flight for two guests on any regularly scheduled and marketed WestJet destination here: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/inclusionalberta-0626

⛳Join us on Saturday, July 4th, 2026 at the Ranch Golf and Country Club in Edmonton for The 7th Annual Koch Classic Golf Tournament! Learn more and register at: https://inclusionalberta.org/event/2026-koch-classic-golf-tournament/

06/05/2026

Ethan is a Personal Fitness Trainer student at NAIT who is supported by Inclusion Alberta’s Inclusive Post-Secondary Education initiative, and also works as a Fitness Centre Specialist for NAIT’s Athletics & Recreation team. Check out why Ethan says inclusive post-secondary education is important to him.

Share your story! Why are you committed to the inclusion movement? Why is inclusive education important to you? How has inclusive employment changed your life?

We’ve made it easy for you to record a quick video on your phone or desktop. Check it out here: https://stories.inclusionalberta.org/landing

“Your presence here today sustains our hope, nourishes families and their family members with intellectual disabilities,...
06/03/2026

“Your presence here today sustains our hope, nourishes families and their family members with intellectual disabilities, and reminds them they are not alone in their desire for acceptance and belonging. You are testimony to the fact they don’t stand alone, that they do count.” -Trish Bowman, Inclusion Alberta CEO

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Save the date for November’s in-person Changing Lives, Changing Communities Fundraising Event near you!

-Edmonton: November 5, 2026 the Edmonton Inn (11834 Kingsway)
-Virtual: Anyone unable to attend in-person is invited to join us virtually via Zoom on November 5, 2026.
-Calgary: November 17, 2026 at the Calgary Westin (320 4 Ave SW).

Please save the date to join us so we can continue to provide much-needed support to individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families now and in the future.

If you would like to save your spot at a table, host a table of 10 or inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to Cheyenne at: [email protected] or by calling 587-338-7728.

**Win the Gift of Flight - A roundtrip flight for two on Westjet**We are raffling off a roundtrip flight for two guests ...
06/01/2026

**Win the Gift of Flight - A roundtrip flight for two on Westjet**

We are raffling off a roundtrip flight for two guests to any regularly scheduled and marketed Westjet destination, with all proceeds going to Inclusion Alberta!

We will be doing the draw for this incredible prize after the 6th annual Peter Lee Golf Classic on June 23, hosted by inclusive employer NFP.

Raffle tickets are:
6 for $100
3 for $60
1 for $25

GET RAFFLE TICKETS HERE: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/inclusionalberta-0626

Thank you for your support and good luck!

05/28/2026

Inclusive education is important to Alex because without it, they wouldn't have met their friend Dane!

Tell us your story at: https://stories.inclusionalberta.org/landing

👉Why are you committed to the inclusion movement?
👉Why does inclusive employment matter to you?
👉Being included in post-secondary education has meant that...

We’re encouraged to see continued progress in reducing the use of seclusion rooms in Edmonton Public Schools. This refle...
05/28/2026

We’re encouraged to see continued progress in reducing the use of seclusion rooms in Edmonton Public Schools.

This reflects strong leadership by trustees in demanding public reporting and meaningful investment by administration in training staff in safer, evidence-based alternatives.

That said, seclusion - the involuntary isolation of a student in a space they cannot leave - and physical restraints are not teaching strategies and they can cause harm, especially for students with intellectual disabilities.

While seclusion room use is declining, the use of physical restraint has increased and remains a serious concern. That tells us progress is uneven, and harmful practices are still too common. Inclusion Alberta calls for a full provincial ban on seclusion and for physical restraint to be permitted only in crisis situations to prevent imminent risk of serious physical harm.

The progress being made is significant. But the goal must remain clear: No child should be subjected to seclusion or restraint in school.

To read reporting on the issue from both the Edmonton Journal and CBC please check out our curated news page here: https://inclusionalberta.org/curated-news-content/

CBC is investigating the experience of families on waitlists for the Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD...
05/22/2026

CBC is investigating the experience of families on waitlists for the Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program as well as families benefiting from FSCD supports here in Alberta.

This is an important opportunity to help build a clearer picture of how access to supports and barriers to access are affecting families, and to ensure these experiences are better understood.

If you are interested in sharing your experience with the CBC, we would encourage you to fill out the CBC's short survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmMs0MBp0c2YLv2hnF-qhFIZ48RmCbYDLFh98z1lYkDYZSMg/viewform?usp=header

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