Skip to navigation Call Us Toll Free: 1-800-252-7556 Home COVID-19 Updates COVID-19 Updates Information last updated: April 2021 As personal isolation and physical distancing reduce opportunities for Albertans to get together in person, go to work and school, and maintain their daily routines we hope you, your family and friends, have the support and resources required to stay safe, healthy and comfortable. This is also a good time to think about those in our communities who may need some extra help with daily tasks, or even a friendly phone call or message. At Inclusion Alberta, we are continuing to ensure that each and every family gets the support they require during this unprecedented time in our history. For those students who are attending Inclusive Post-Secondary Education, our team continues to support their participation in remote delivery of classes and has come up with creative ways of ensuring students are staying socially connected to classmates virtually, a critical element to emotional well-being in this new age of physical distancing. In a few instances where students have more complex needs that depend upon physical support, Inclusion Alberta staff are providing that support when it is safe and appropriate to do so. Our Inclusive Education consultants are partnering with families and schools to ensure appropriate planning for children with disabilities and their inclusion in ongoing learning either in-person or through remote delivery, as well as staying socially connected to their classmates through virtual means wherever possible. For those individuals employed through our Rotary Employment Partnership, many individuals continue to work, some of whom have been offered more hours as they are working in areas essential to all Albertans, such as maintaining our food supply chain. For those who are not able to work at this time, our Employment Coordinators are providing resources to help establish a healthy routine, ensure each person has a plan for a meaningful day, are considering and accessing opportunities for professional development, and that they have access to any support they require at this time. Our advocacy team continues to meet with families each and every day, as we work to secure the supports and services they require in these particularly challenging times, and we are in constant communication with multiple government ministries in an effort to ensure the unique needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families are represented. If you are experiencing more than minor routine disruptions during COVID-19 precautions, including unnecessary changes to any funding or supports, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at our main office in Edmonton. You can contact us by phone, 780-451-3055 or toll-free 1-800-252-7556, or email, mail@inclusionalberta.org. Inclusion Alberta during COVID-19 We have adapted our operations to best serve individuals with developmental disabilities, their families and our staff during this public health emergency. Both of our offices (Edmonton and Calgary) remain closed to the public. Staff members in both cities continue to work remotely and you can connect with them by phone or email. We are asking all staff members across Alberta to utilize video and phone conferencing and email wherever possible. Staff working at other locations around the province, including at post-secondary institutions, may not be on-site according to their usual schedules. Please call ahead or check with the staff member you’ve been in contact with to confirm if they are available to meet, and where, and the best way to connect with them. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause. Inclusion Alberta office availability may change but we remain committed to those individuals with developmental disabilities and families who need us. Resources and Information Vaccination Disability Supports Government Assistance Clothing Donations Call Us Toll Free: 1-800-252-7556 Sign Up For Our Newsletter Contact Us What We Do Individual & Family Advocacy Inclusive Education Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Inclusive Employment Darrell Cook Family Managed Supports Resource Centre Inclusive Recreation Youth for Inclusion Family Leadership Donate Make a Donation Clothing and Household Goods Events Resources Latest News Connections Videos Careers Copyright © 2021 Inclusion Alberta 11724 Kingsway Avenue Edmonton, AB T5G 0X5 Phone: 780-451-3055 Fax: 780-453-5779 Charitable Number (BN) 10669 2593 RR0001 Privacy Policy | Sitemap