Links to other Edmonton Resources
There is strength in numbers and there are many agencies and resources available in Edmonton.
Here are some other resources and associations you may be interested in.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, but just our best attempt as volunteers to help you locate local resources in the Edmonton area.
Please let us know about any broken links, incorrect information or if you are an agency that wishes to be added or removed from this list.
(The following links are not affiliated with or endorsed by Tourette Canada and Tourette Canada accepts no responsibility or liability for any information noted on these websites.)
Here are some other resources and associations you may be interested in.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, but just our best attempt as volunteers to help you locate local resources in the Edmonton area.
Please let us know about any broken links, incorrect information or if you are an agency that wishes to be added or removed from this list.
(The following links are not affiliated with or endorsed by Tourette Canada and Tourette Canada accepts no responsibility or liability for any information noted on these websites.)
Distress Lines:
Adult Crisis Response Services
(780) 342-7777
Children’s Mental Health Crisis Team
(780) 413-4733
Distress/Suicide Line
(780) 482-HELP (4357)
Addiction Services
Adult Detox - (780) 427-4291
Youth Detox and Residential - (780) 644-1535
Bipolar Education Group
(780) 342-7600
Anxiety and Depression Group
(780) 342-7600
Parents’ Help Line
1-888-603-9100
Kid`s Help Phone
1-800-668-6868
(780) 342-7777
Children’s Mental Health Crisis Team
(780) 413-4733
Distress/Suicide Line
(780) 482-HELP (4357)
Addiction Services
Adult Detox - (780) 427-4291
Youth Detox and Residential - (780) 644-1535
Bipolar Education Group
(780) 342-7600
Anxiety and Depression Group
(780) 342-7600
Parents’ Help Line
1-888-603-9100
Kid`s Help Phone
1-800-668-6868
Respite/Relief Services
Agencies locate and train staff who are available to provide relief care to families. Billing FCSD for these services and ensuring that employer related expenses are covered are included in the services available through an agency.
Adaptabilities: 780-431-8446
Child & Family Services (Respite Care Intake): 780-422-2001
Jan Pat Management Relief Care: 780-448-1883
Robin Hood Association (services in Strathcona County and Fort Saskatchewan): 780-467-7140 ext. 253
Skills: 780-496-9686
Transitions Rehabilitation Association of St. Albert & District: 780-458-7371
YWCA Family Relief Services: 780-423-9922 ext.226, ext. 228
Hardisty Family Relief Services: 780-422-1443
In Carla`s Care: 780-218-8257 Spruce Grove
Parkland Dayhomes: 780-962-5919 Parkland County
Maitland House: Spruce Grove
Rehoboth Christian Ministries: Stony Plain: (780) 963-4044, Calgary (403) 250-7333, Coaldale(403) 345-5199, Three Hills (403) 443-2239,
Grande Prairie (780) 532-5611.
Adaptabilities: 780-431-8446
Child & Family Services (Respite Care Intake): 780-422-2001
Jan Pat Management Relief Care: 780-448-1883
Robin Hood Association (services in Strathcona County and Fort Saskatchewan): 780-467-7140 ext. 253
Skills: 780-496-9686
Transitions Rehabilitation Association of St. Albert & District: 780-458-7371
YWCA Family Relief Services: 780-423-9922 ext.226, ext. 228
Hardisty Family Relief Services: 780-422-1443
In Carla`s Care: 780-218-8257 Spruce Grove
Parkland Dayhomes: 780-962-5919 Parkland County
Maitland House: Spruce Grove
Rehoboth Christian Ministries: Stony Plain: (780) 963-4044, Calgary (403) 250-7333, Coaldale(403) 345-5199, Three Hills (403) 443-2239,
Grande Prairie (780) 532-5611.
AdaptAbilities
AdaptAbilities provides a variety of unique relief services to families who have children with special needs. We match the educational interests of our Relief Care Specialists with the needs and interests of the family and child. Programs offered include the following: respite care, before and after school care, host family, emergency relief and a Hearts in Action summer camp. Our main objectives in the programs we offer are to provide opportunities for your child to participate in stimulating recreational activities within your community, and to focus on your child’s abilities while targeting essential life skills.' (from edmonton.ca Leisure Opportunities for Persons with Special Needs) Our Before and After School Program Centre provides care for children over the age of 12 who can no longer access day care support. Programs provide opportunities to engage in a positive social atmosphere with peers and participate in recreational and leisure activities.'
11226 - 75 Avenue, Edmonton Alberta T6G 0H3
Phone: 780 431-8446
Email: info@adaptabilities.ca
Website: www.adaptabilities.ca
11226 - 75 Avenue, Edmonton Alberta T6G 0H3
Phone: 780 431-8446
Email: info@adaptabilities.ca
Website: www.adaptabilities.ca
Rehoboth Christian Ministries
Rehoboth offers services to "developmentally disabled" adults and children. These services include:
* residential services ('24-hour residential supports in both urban and rural communities'),
* respite options (in-home support or with a host family),
* summer camps for individuals with developmental disabilities.
* vocational services ('providing flexible and realistic working environments in which clients may discover and develop their individual interests and aptitudes'),
* outreach services ('in-home services to adult individuals residing in the community in an effort to ensure continued growth and development for the individual')
Phone: Stony Plain (780) 963-4044, Calgary (403) 250-7333, Coaldale(403) 345-5199, Three Hills (403) 443-2239 and Grande Prairie (780) 532-5611.
Website: http://www.rehoboth.ab.ca
* residential services ('24-hour residential supports in both urban and rural communities'),
* respite options (in-home support or with a host family),
* summer camps for individuals with developmental disabilities.
* vocational services ('providing flexible and realistic working environments in which clients may discover and develop their individual interests and aptitudes'),
* outreach services ('in-home services to adult individuals residing in the community in an effort to ensure continued growth and development for the individual')
Phone: Stony Plain (780) 963-4044, Calgary (403) 250-7333, Coaldale(403) 345-5199, Three Hills (403) 443-2239 and Grande Prairie (780) 532-5611.
Website: http://www.rehoboth.ab.ca
In Carla`s Care
Providing Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Parkland County, Devon, St. Albert and all surrounding areas with quality, safe Respite Caregivers, Personal Care Aides, Community Support Workers, and LPN care.
* relief and help in your home and in your community with your special needs child or adult
* a fantastic staff of qualified, caring, compassionate and hard working people that will come in to your lives and make every day special for your loved one
Our services extend to consulting and experience with:
* Live-In-Caregiver contracts
* FSCD and PDD contracts
* AISH applications
Phone: 780-218-8257
Email: incarlascare@yahoo.ca
* relief and help in your home and in your community with your special needs child or adult
* a fantastic staff of qualified, caring, compassionate and hard working people that will come in to your lives and make every day special for your loved one
Our services extend to consulting and experience with:
* Live-In-Caregiver contracts
* FSCD and PDD contracts
* AISH applications
Phone: 780-218-8257
Email: incarlascare@yahoo.ca
Parkland Family Day Home Agency
We are a government contracted program offering family-based childcare.
Service Area: Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Entwhistle, Wildwood, Evansburg
* Full and Part-time Care
* Before & after school care
* Contracted for children with disabilities
* Accredited through Alberta Childcare Accreditation Program
* Child Development Assistant training program for Childcare Providers
For more than 28 years, Parkland Family Day Homes has remained committed to providing quality childcare. With the help of dedicated Providers, we continue to meet this goal one child at a time.
221A - 1 Avenue
Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3X2
Ph. 780-962-5919 Fax: 780-962-5920
Website: http://www.parklanddayhomes.com/
* Full and Part-time Care
* Before & after school care
* Contracted for children with disabilities
* Accredited through Alberta Childcare Accreditation Program
* Child Development Assistant training program for Childcare Providers
For more than 28 years, Parkland Family Day Homes has remained committed to providing quality childcare. With the help of dedicated Providers, we continue to meet this goal one child at a time.
221A - 1 Avenue
Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3X2
Ph. 780-962-5919 Fax: 780-962-5920
Website: http://www.parklanddayhomes.com/
Mental Health Clinics
Glenrose Hospital Tourette Syndrome Clinic
This clinic treats/assesses children/adolescents with complex needs associated with Tourette's. Clinic services include ongoing follow-up and support for children and their families.
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
10230 - 111 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T5G 0B7
Phone: 780-735-7928
Referrals must be made by a Physician to the Glenrose Paediatric Admissions Coordinator, who redirects as appropriate. Eligibility criteria apply.
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
10230 - 111 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T5G 0B7
Phone: 780-735-7928
Referrals must be made by a Physician to the Glenrose Paediatric Admissions Coordinator, who redirects as appropriate. Eligibility criteria apply.
Child and Adolescent Services Association
The goals of Child and Adolescent Services Association Programs & Services are to offer accessible, effective mental health services to children and families from the Edmonton Region and Central and Northern Alberta and to promote knowledge and skill in the field of children’s mental health. We do this by offering a wide range of assessment and treatment programs as well as professional training and consultation.
Locations in Edmonton, Sherwood Park and Fort MacMurray
For children under 4.5 years of age, call CASA at 780-438-0011.
For children between 4.5 and 18 years of age, call Regional Intake at 780-342-2701.
Website: http://www.casaservices.org
Locations in Edmonton, Sherwood Park and Fort MacMurray
For children under 4.5 years of age, call CASA at 780-438-0011.
For children between 4.5 and 18 years of age, call Regional Intake at 780-342-2701.
Website: http://www.casaservices.org
Children`s Mental Health Centers -Regional Intake
Provides a full range of diagnostic and treatment services for children, adolescents and their families; offers group therapy for emotional/behavioral problems such as anxiety, depression, phobia, socialization difficulties, anger problems, etc. Offers eating disorders program; individual and family counseling and parent groups; testing for ADHD.
Referrals are accepted from parents or guardians, school personnel, physicians and allied health professionals, community agencies and Child and Family Services Authority (CFSA)
Northgate Centre
Room 2020, East End
9499 137 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5E 5R8
Regional Intake Phone: 780-342-2701
Website: http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/services.asp?pid=service&rid=1001856
Referrals are accepted from parents or guardians, school personnel, physicians and allied health professionals, community agencies and Child and Family Services Authority (CFSA)
Northgate Centre
Room 2020, East End
9499 137 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5E 5R8
Regional Intake Phone: 780-342-2701
Website: http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/services.asp?pid=service&rid=1001856
Mental Health Help Line
Staffed 24/7 by health professionals, the Mental Health Help Line provides: crisis intervention; information on Mental Health programs and services; and referral to other agencies where appropriate. This confidential, anonymous service is provided by Health Link Alberta and is available to all Albertans.
Alberta-Wide Phone: 1-877-303-2642
Alberta-Wide Phone: 1-877-303-2642
Adult Mental Health Crisis Line -Edmonton Area
Targets adults 18+ who reside within Edmonton and the surrounding area who present with a mental health crisis due to either psychiatric or psychosocial factors. Available to individuals, family members, concerned others and community agencies dealing with emotional or psychiatric crisis. Staffed by professionals with psychiatric experience. Please note that this service does not provide transportation to clients. Provide telephone and/or mobile assessment, intervention and stabilization.
Provide consultation/coordination with community agencies and hospitals.
Edmonton, Alberta
Telephone780-342-7777
Provide consultation/coordination with community agencies and hospitals.
Edmonton, Alberta
Telephone780-342-7777
Adult Community Mental Health Centers
Edmonton 108 Street Building 9942 108 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2J5
Phone: 780-342-7700
Fort Saskatchewan Health Unit 10420 98 Avenue , Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta T8L 2N6
Phone: 780-342-2388
Leduc Community Hospital 4210 48 Street , Leduc, Alberta T9E 5Z3
Phone: 780-986-2660
Morinville Provincial Building 10008 107 Street , Morinville, Alberta T8R 1L3
Phone: 780-342-2620
St. Albert Provincial Building 30 Sir Winston Churchill Avenue , St. Albert, Alberta T8N 3A3
Phone:780-342-1410
Strathcona County Health Centre 2 Brower Drive , Sherwood Park, Alberta T8H 1V4
Phone: 780-342-4675
WestView Health Centre 4405 South Park Drive , Stony Plain, Alberta T7Z 2M7
Phone: 780-963-6151
Foundations, Associations and Support Groups
ADHD Association of Greater Edmonton
The ADHD Association of Greater Edmonton is a registered non-profit society whose objective is to improve the lives of those living with ADHD through education, support, resources, and advocacy.
- email support;
- monthly support group meetings for parents (first Wednesday evening of each month) or adults with ADHD (third Thursday evening of each month);
- guest speakers;
- monthly e-newsletter with information about related community services and education.
Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta
The Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta (LDAA) is a major sponsor of LDExperience. The LDAA is a registered charity that provides information and support for people with learning disabilities. A voluntary, not-for-profit organization of parents, professionals and other concerned people, the LDAA works locally through its chapters and provincially to promote understanding and improved services for children and adults with learning disabilities.
Website: http://www.ldalberta.ca/
Website: http://www.ldalberta.ca/
LDExperience -Edmonton
This site is to help people affected by learning disabilities share their experiences. By sharing stories and reading about the journeys and opinions of others, we hope you will gain personal insight.
LDExperience is pleased to offer some courses for parents, teachers, instructional assistants and health care providers. The courses are designed to provide practical advice on two key areas associated with education of students with some type of exceptional need.
LDExperience is pleased to offer some courses for parents, teachers, instructional assistants and health care providers. The courses are designed to provide practical advice on two key areas associated with education of students with some type of exceptional need.
- Building great working relationships with teachers and other professionals in the education system, and advocating in a positive manner that builds rather than harms relationships. These courses will be presented by LDExperience Founder, Kathryn Burke.
- Some tips from LDExperience associate, Paul Reid, on Assistive Technology.
Gateway Association
Gateway Association is an organization that works with individuals who have developmental disabilities as well as their families. Gateway was incorporated in 1975 by a group of parents. The original focus of the group was exploring education alternatives for their children. When the parents gathered they found that they had something else to give to each other: shared common experience.
Gateway envisions a community where all children grow within a family; all children learn together in neighborhood schools; all adults work at real jobs in the community; all adults will have a real home and real friends; and all people are valued, contributing members of their communities.
Gateway is a family resource centre that provides education, family support and mentorship. It is our mission to assist the community to understand intellectual disabilities.
Website: http://www.gatewayassociation.ca/
Gateway envisions a community where all children grow within a family; all children learn together in neighborhood schools; all adults work at real jobs in the community; all adults will have a real home and real friends; and all people are valued, contributing members of their communities.
Gateway is a family resource centre that provides education, family support and mentorship. It is our mission to assist the community to understand intellectual disabilities.
Website: http://www.gatewayassociation.ca/
Autism Society of Edmonton Area
The Autism Society of Edmonton provides support, information about Autism, upcoming news and events, and links to a variety of Autism resources in the Edmonton area.
101, 11720 Kingsway Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5G 0X5
Phone: 780-453-3971
Website: http://www.autismedmonton.org/
101, 11720 Kingsway Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5G 0X5
Phone: 780-453-3971
Website: http://www.autismedmonton.org/
Centre for Autism Services
The Centre for Autism Services Alberta is a non-profit organization that provides a wide variety of services, therapeutic and recreational programs, education and support to individual with Autism and their families.
Website: http://www.centreforautism.ab.ca/
Website: http://www.centreforautism.ab.ca/
Canadian Mental Health Association -Alberta
Provides administrative support to regional office in Alberta. Advocates for increased community supports for persons with mental illness. Provides mental health resources information including suicide information and education.
Workshops include: Applied Suicide Intervention Training (ASIST), ASIST TuneUp, Mental Health First Aid (Basic Course), Mental Health First Aid (Youth)
328 9707 110 Street, Edmonton AB
Phone: (780) 482-6576
Website: http://edmonton.cmha.ca/
Workshops include: Applied Suicide Intervention Training (ASIST), ASIST TuneUp, Mental Health First Aid (Basic Course), Mental Health First Aid (Youth)
328 9707 110 Street, Edmonton AB
Phone: (780) 482-6576
Website: http://edmonton.cmha.ca/
Alberta Caregiver`s Association
We value the irreplaceable support provided by numerous disability- and illness-specific organizations in our province. They should be the first stop for any caregiver and their loved one beginning their respective journeys. The ACGA understands that the well-being of the care recipient is of paramount importance to caregivers: illness- and disability-specific organizations provide valuable information and support to help caregivers provide optimal care for their loved ones.
Website: http://www.albertacaregivers.org/
Website: http://www.albertacaregivers.org/
The Family Center -Edmonton
The Family Centre believes that, with the right opportunities and tools, people can make choices that lead to success. For over 60 years, The Family Centre has been helping Alberta families, communities, institutions and workplaces make positive choices that lead to successful outcomes. Offering parenting courses, counseling and family support.
#20, 9912-106 Street
Edmonton, Alberta Canada T5K 1C5
Phone:1st Time Appointments(780) 424-5580
Reception Phone: (780) 423-2831
Web: http://the-family-centre.com/
#20, 9912-106 Street
Edmonton, Alberta Canada T5K 1C5
Phone:1st Time Appointments(780) 424-5580
Reception Phone: (780) 423-2831
Web: http://the-family-centre.com/
Counseling and Family Supports
Transitions -St. Albert
Transitions Rehabilitation Association of St. Albert and District is a not-for-profit community organization located in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada. We were established in 1978 by parents and other interested citizens who wanted services and supports for their children with disabilities in their own community.
#202, 22 Sir Winston Churchill Avenue, St. Alberta, Alberta, T8N 1B4
Tel. 780 458-7371 Fax 780 460-7078
Website: www.transitions-ab.org
- Early Intervention (birth - 3 1/2 years)
- Family Services (including In Home Care, Out of Home Care, Work Related Care, Support Aide, and Family Counseling)
- Residential and Outreach Services (including supports to enable individuals to live in their own homes)
- Day Options Services
#202, 22 Sir Winston Churchill Avenue, St. Alberta, Alberta, T8N 1B4
Tel. 780 458-7371 Fax 780 460-7078
Website: www.transitions-ab.org
Catholic Social Services -Central and Northeast Alberta
Catholic Social Services is a multi-function social service agency that serves people of all faiths and cultures throughout central and northeast Alberta. Founded in 1961, the agency has grown to deliver more than 100 programs.
Provides clinical and relationship counseling along with coping skills to individuals, couples and families.
Website: http://www.catholicsocialservices.ab.ca
Provides clinical and relationship counseling along with coping skills to individuals, couples and families.
Website: http://www.catholicsocialservices.ab.ca
Dreamcatcher Association
This program is focused on building foundations, developing skills and helping people discover their abilities and potential. Dreamcatcher's Intervention Specialist works in collaboration with parents, teachers and specialized teams to meet the needs and goals of the individual. The program takes place outdoors in a natural, relaxed yet challenging environment. Skilled Professionals work one to one with the participants and specially chosen animal partners. The participants are actively engaged and learn through immediate experience. Each individual session is specially tailored to suit the participant’s specific therapeutic needs.
53044 RR #213, Ardrossan, AB T8G 2C4
Phone: 780-809-1047
Website: http://www.dreamcatcherassociation.com/
53044 RR #213, Ardrossan, AB T8G 2C4
Phone: 780-809-1047
Website: http://www.dreamcatcherassociation.com/
Programs, Workshops and Courses
Sibshops -Edmonton
These workshops will provide opportunities for brothers and sisters of children with special health, mental health and developmental needs to obtain peer support and education within a recreational context.
Sibshops are lively, pedal-to-the-metal celebrations of the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of kids with special needs. Sibshops acknowledge that being the brother or sister of a person with special needs is for some a good thing, others a not-so-good thing and for many somewhere in between. They reflect a belief that brothers and sisters have much to offer one another, if they are given the chance.
The Sibshop model intersperses Information and discussion activities with new games (designed to be unique, offbeat, and appealing to a wide ability range), cooking activities, art and recreational activities and special guests.
Sibshops seek to provide siblings with opportunities for peer support. Because Sibshops are designed (primarily) for school aged children, peer support is provided within a lively, recreational context that emphasizes a kids'-eye-view.
Sibshops are not therapy, group or otherwise, although their effect may be therapeutic for some children. Sibshops acknowledge that most brothers and sisters of people with special needs, like their parents, are doing well, despite the challenges of an illness or disability.
City of Edmonton
Phone: Debi Currie at 780-496-7318
Email:debi.currie@edmonton.ca
To Register call 311 or visit www.edmonton.ca/ereg
Sibshops are lively, pedal-to-the-metal celebrations of the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of kids with special needs. Sibshops acknowledge that being the brother or sister of a person with special needs is for some a good thing, others a not-so-good thing and for many somewhere in between. They reflect a belief that brothers and sisters have much to offer one another, if they are given the chance.
The Sibshop model intersperses Information and discussion activities with new games (designed to be unique, offbeat, and appealing to a wide ability range), cooking activities, art and recreational activities and special guests.
Sibshops seek to provide siblings with opportunities for peer support. Because Sibshops are designed (primarily) for school aged children, peer support is provided within a lively, recreational context that emphasizes a kids'-eye-view.
Sibshops are not therapy, group or otherwise, although their effect may be therapeutic for some children. Sibshops acknowledge that most brothers and sisters of people with special needs, like their parents, are doing well, despite the challenges of an illness or disability.
City of Edmonton
Phone: Debi Currie at 780-496-7318
Email:debi.currie@edmonton.ca
To Register call 311 or visit www.edmonton.ca/ereg
Mount Royal University -Online Class (Parents)
Positive Behaviour Supports for Children
This is a series of three, related websites developed for use by families, aides and school staff supporting children with disabilities! These interactive websites provide evidence-based strategies for promoting adaptive behaviour, while managing challenging behaviours. There are additional topics of interest in each site, so feel free to look through all of them. These websites are free, and anyone who is interested in gaining a better understanding of how to support a child with a disability is encouraged to use them. Topics written by parents for parents.
Website: http://www.pbsc.info/
This is a series of three, related websites developed for use by families, aides and school staff supporting children with disabilities! These interactive websites provide evidence-based strategies for promoting adaptive behaviour, while managing challenging behaviours. There are additional topics of interest in each site, so feel free to look through all of them. These websites are free, and anyone who is interested in gaining a better understanding of how to support a child with a disability is encouraged to use them. Topics written by parents for parents.
- Overview;
- Promoting adaptive behaviour, learning and development;
- Minimizing and managing challenging behaviours;
- Planning for common life transitions;
- Working as part of a team;
- Working with your child’s school; and
- Maintaining and improving the well-being of the entire family.
Website: http://www.pbsc.info/
Mount Royal University -Online Class (Aides)
Positive Behaviour Supports for Children
This is a series of three, related websites developed for use by families, aides and school staff supporting children with disabilities! These interactive websites provide evidence-based strategies for promoting adaptive behaviour, while managing challenging behaviours. There are additional topics of interest in each site, so feel free to look through all of them. These websites are free, and anyone who is interested in gaining a better understanding of how to support a child with a disability is encouraged to use them. Topics written for aides.
Website: http://www.pbsc.info/
This is a series of three, related websites developed for use by families, aides and school staff supporting children with disabilities! These interactive websites provide evidence-based strategies for promoting adaptive behaviour, while managing challenging behaviours. There are additional topics of interest in each site, so feel free to look through all of them. These websites are free, and anyone who is interested in gaining a better understanding of how to support a child with a disability is encouraged to use them. Topics written for aides.
- Overview of working with children with disabilities;
- Promoting adaptive behaviour, learning and development;
- Minimizing and managing challenging behaviours;
- Working as part of a team; and
- Program planning
Website: http://www.pbsc.info/
Mount Royal University -Online Class (School staff)
Positive Behaviour Supports for Children
This is a series of three, related websites developed for use by families, aides and school staff supporting children with disabilities! These interactive websites provide evidence-based strategies for promoting adaptive behaviour, while managing challenging behaviours. There are additional topics of interest in each site, so feel free to look through all of them. These websites are free, and anyone who is interested in gaining a better understanding of how to support a child with a disability is encouraged to use them. Topics written for schools.
This is a series of three, related websites developed for use by families, aides and school staff supporting children with disabilities! These interactive websites provide evidence-based strategies for promoting adaptive behaviour, while managing challenging behaviours. There are additional topics of interest in each site, so feel free to look through all of them. These websites are free, and anyone who is interested in gaining a better understanding of how to support a child with a disability is encouraged to use them. Topics written for schools.
- Overview - understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and its impacts;
- Thinking differently about FASD;
- Strategies to promote positive behaviour;
- Strategies to manage challenging behaviour;
- Creating positive learning environments;
- Responding to student needs; and
- Strategies for supporting learning.
Provincial and Federal Financial Support
Family Support for Children with Disabilities
Family support services are available to families caring for a child with a diagnosed disability or to families who are awaiting confirmation of their child's diagnosis. These services are primarily based on the needs as identified by the family.
In addition to information, referral and advocacy supports, family support services also include assistance with counselling, extraordinary clothing and footwear costs, travel costs for medical appointments, meals while traveling to medical appointments, accommodation costs associated with attending medical appointments and respite services.
Child-focused services are provided when a child has a confirmed diagnosis and assessment information to specify their individual needs. Child-focused services provide a range of respite services, aide supports, child care supports, health-related supports, specialized services for children with severe disabilities and out-of-home living arrangements."
#500 ING Building
10130 -103 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3N6
Tel. 780 427-4354
Provincial program: 780 427-2551 (toll-free 310-0000)
Child Disability Resource Link: province-wide # 1-866-346-4661 (weekdays 8 - 8, Saturdays 8 - 4)
http://www.edmontonandareacfsa.gov.ab.ca/publish/515.cfm
In addition to information, referral and advocacy supports, family support services also include assistance with counselling, extraordinary clothing and footwear costs, travel costs for medical appointments, meals while traveling to medical appointments, accommodation costs associated with attending medical appointments and respite services.
Child-focused services are provided when a child has a confirmed diagnosis and assessment information to specify their individual needs. Child-focused services provide a range of respite services, aide supports, child care supports, health-related supports, specialized services for children with severe disabilities and out-of-home living arrangements."
#500 ING Building
10130 -103 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3N6
Tel. 780 427-4354
Provincial program: 780 427-2551 (toll-free 310-0000)
Child Disability Resource Link: province-wide # 1-866-346-4661 (weekdays 8 - 8, Saturdays 8 - 4)
http://www.edmontonandareacfsa.gov.ab.ca/publish/515.cfm
Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)
Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)The Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program provides financial and health-related assistance to eligible adults with a disability. The disability must be permanent and substantially limit the person’s ability to earn a living. AISH clients may also be eligible to receive supplemental assistance (a child benefit and personal benefits) through the AISH program.
The AISH Information Line has recorded information about the AISH program. Topics include eligibility criteria, applying for AISH, and health and personal benefits. The line also has program advisors who can help to answer your questions. Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Edmonton: 780-644-1364
Toll-free in Alberta: 1-866-477-8589
Website: https://www.seniors.alberta.ca/AISH/
The AISH Information Line has recorded information about the AISH program. Topics include eligibility criteria, applying for AISH, and health and personal benefits. The line also has program advisors who can help to answer your questions. Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Edmonton: 780-644-1364
Toll-free in Alberta: 1-866-477-8589
Website: https://www.seniors.alberta.ca/AISH/
Alberta Child Health Benefit
Provides funding for children in low-income families to receive health services such as dental, optical, emergency ambulance, essential diabetic supplies and prescription drugs.
Phone: 1-877-469-5437
Website: http://employment.alberta.ca/FCH/2076.html
Phone: 1-877-469-5437
Website: http://employment.alberta.ca/FCH/2076.html
Child Disability Tax Credit
The Federal Government recognizes the extra financial burden of raising a child with special needs and provides a tax credit to families who have a child with a severe lifelong disability. Form T2201 must be completed by a physician, occupational therapist, speech language pathologist, or psychologist familiar with your child in order to allow you to claim this tax credit.
Form T2201 is available online at:
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca
Click on Forms and Publications then follow the directions.
Form T2201 is available online at:
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca
Click on Forms and Publications then follow the directions.
Government Support Services
Edmonton and Area Child and Family Services
Edmonton & Area Child and Family Services offers a range of supports and services to children, youth, adults and families. Services include: Child and Youth Support Program, Child Care Services, Child Intervention Services, Edmonton Student Health Initiative Partnership, Family Support for Children with Disabilities, Prevention and Early Intervention, Prevention of Family Violence & Bullying, Protection of Sexually Exploited Children, and Reporting a Child In Need.
Web: http://www.edmontonandareacfsa.gov.ab.ca/publish/programs_services.cfm
Web: http://www.edmontonandareacfsa.gov.ab.ca/publish/programs_services.cfm
Employment Support
Employabilities
EmployAbilities is a charitable non-profit organization 'dedicated to promoting and enhancing employment and learning opportunities for persons with disabilities.'
Their services incude integrated training programs, career counselling, job search assistance, computer access, academic upgrading, workplace strategies, and many more. As well as providing more information about their services, their website includes helpful documents about interviews, job accommodations, managing risk, etc., and success stories.
#402 10909 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton AB T5J 3L9
Phone: 780 423-4106
Email employ@employabilities.ab.ca
Website: www.employabilities.ab.ca
Their services incude integrated training programs, career counselling, job search assistance, computer access, academic upgrading, workplace strategies, and many more. As well as providing more information about their services, their website includes helpful documents about interviews, job accommodations, managing risk, etc., and success stories.
#402 10909 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton AB T5J 3L9
Phone: 780 423-4106
Email employ@employabilities.ab.ca
Website: www.employabilities.ab.ca
Chrysalis -Edmonton
Chrysalis offers innovative assessment, vocational training, employment, and alternatives to employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Extensive support services are a component of all programs offered by Chrysalis. These include developing life skills such as self-esteem building, improving communication skills, and problem solving techniques.
- Alternatives to Employment Services assists and supports people with multiple disabilities who desire meaningful day activities in the community and on-site.
- Vocational Services provides community based time-limited, goal directed on the job training and support.
- Career Trends and Solutions for Work are two other programs offered by them.
13325 St. Albert Trail, Edmonton, AB T5L 4R3
Phone: 780 454-9656
Website: http://www.chrysalis.ab.ca
Email: info@chrysalis.ab.ca
- Alternatives to Employment Services assists and supports people with multiple disabilities who desire meaningful day activities in the community and on-site.
- Vocational Services provides community based time-limited, goal directed on the job training and support.
- Career Trends and Solutions for Work are two other programs offered by them.
13325 St. Albert Trail, Edmonton, AB T5L 4R3
Phone: 780 454-9656
Website: http://www.chrysalis.ab.ca
Email: info@chrysalis.ab.ca
School Supports
Student Health Partnerships
Services include coordinating and integrating services to children with special health needs who are registered in school programs (from 2.5 years to 20 years of age). Providing support to staff to achieve service goals for children. Working as a team to achieve goals with children and their families. Emotional and behavioral support services. Rehabilitation Services (speech language and occupational therapy primarily).
Website will lead you to the partnership in your area.
Website: http://education.alberta.ca/apps/studenthealth/Partnerships.asp
Website will lead you to the partnership in your area.
Website: http://education.alberta.ca/apps/studenthealth/Partnerships.asp
Resource Guide for Students with Disabilities
Many students with disabilities do not have the necessary supports to participate in educational opportunities and activities that are available to their peers without disabilities. The Programs and Services for Students with Disabilities in Edmonton and Area project was to identify and raise awareness about the gaps in programs and services in the school system that children with disabilities require, and to identify how these gaps affect children with disabilities. This research project was made possible by a grant from the TELUS Edmonton Community Board, which works to provide funding for initiatives that improve community life in Edmonton and area.
106, 10423 178 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5S 1R5
Phone: 1-800-387-2514
http://www.accd.net
Guide for Students from Kindergarten to Junior High
http://www.accd.net/publications/Projects_and_Research/2012_Resource_Guide_Web.pdf
106, 10423 178 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5S 1R5
Phone: 1-800-387-2514
http://www.accd.net
Guide for Students from Kindergarten to Junior High
http://www.accd.net/publications/Projects_and_Research/2012_Resource_Guide_Web.pdf
Assistive Technology
InfoSmart
InfoSmart is dedicated to removing barriers to learning, employment and quality of life through the provision of personalized AT Services. InfoSmart is based out of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and is part of Burke & Associates Inc., a respected firm with almost two decades of consulting experience in the fields of health, human services, and education.
Website: http://infosmartat.ca/
Website: http://infosmartat.ca/
Aroga
One of Canada’s Premier Assistive Technology Retailers
EDMONTON OFFICE
Phone: 1.877.274.0044
Local Phone: 780.415.5600
#510, 10621- 100 Ave
Edmonton, AB T5J 0B3
Website: http://www.aroga.com/
EDMONTON OFFICE
Phone: 1.877.274.0044
Local Phone: 780.415.5600
#510, 10621- 100 Ave
Edmonton, AB T5J 0B3
Website: http://www.aroga.com/