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@inclusionalberta.bsky.social

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

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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 themΒ in a panic over a letter from the province that threatens to cut their benefits if they don't...

"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/...

21.07.2025 19:15 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Media release: β€˜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, 2025Β  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 [...

MEDIA RELEASE: β€˜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/...

16.07.2025 20:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

Big Valley Jamboree ticket raffle! Proceeds go to Inclusion Alberta. Get more info and raffle tickets at: www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/inclu...

11.07.2025 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜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 β€˜aggression and complexity in schools action team’ as an effort to address what the...

β€˜Aggression and Complexity in Schools Action Team’ needs a thoughtful approach to a multifaceted issue: inclusionalberta.org/connections/...

10.07.2025 20:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 […]

Check out our latest Connections blog for some tips on finding summer jobs for youth with intellectual disabilities: inclusionalberta.org/connections/...

07.07.2025 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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.

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.

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.

25.06.2025 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 […]

This summer, connect with your MLA about the issues that matter to you and your family: inclusionalberta.org/connections/...

16.06.2025 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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...

02.06.2025 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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...

30.05.2025 21:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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...

23.05.2025 15:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

Win a $3,000 WestJet gift certificate in our fundraising raffle! Get tickets: www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/inclu...

21.05.2025 17:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for your support, and good luck!

20.05.2025 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

Game 4 raffle for May 27 game: www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/inclu...

20.05.2025 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

Game 3 raffle for May 25 game: www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/inclu...

20.05.2025 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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.

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.

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!

20.05.2025 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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.
β€œThey could make a big difference by demonstrating that they are capable of changing course when they get it wrong."
thetyee.ca/News/2025/05...

13.05.2025 18:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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...

09.05.2025 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

Parents say inclusive education still out of reach at Edmonton Public Schools:
edmontonjournal.com/news/inclusi...

08.05.2025 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

πŸ’ 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...

07.05.2025 16:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Canada Disability Benefit in Alberta. The facts and how to take action. Inclusion Alberta

Canada Disability Benefit in Alberta. The facts and how to take action. Inclusion Alberta

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...

06.05.2025 21:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Axe the disability tax. #ActNOWRally. May 6th. 12pm. Edmonton

Axe the disability tax. #ActNOWRally. May 6th. 12pm. Edmonton

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

30.04.2025 21:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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...

30.04.2025 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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...

28.04.2025 22:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

πŸ’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...

28.04.2025 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 […]

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/...

25.04.2025 18:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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...

16.04.2025 20:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2025 Federal Election: Make your priorities known - Inclusion Alberta Inclusion Albertaβ€―encourages every Albertan 18 years and older, including those with intellectual disabilities, to participate in the federal election and exercise their right to voteβ€―on election day,...

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/...

04.04.2025 21:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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...

24.03.2025 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 […]

Media release: Government of Alberta depriving tens of thousands of AISH recipients poverty relief by clawing back Canada Disability Benefit inclusionalberta.org/connections/...

20.03.2025 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

We are grateful for our generous President's Reception sponsor, @awscloud.bsky.social ❀️!

20.03.2025 14:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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