Inclusion Alberta
@InclusionAB
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A non-profit federation that advocates on behalf of individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families.
Alberta
Joined February 2010
"Albertans living with disabilities deserve better than this" https://t.co/Jw0GRQaTxV
add.albertadoctors.org
We all deserve basic human decency
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities and many disabled Albertans are worried about changes to AISH and the transition to the Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP). Today and every day, people living with disabilities deserve dignity, respect and a voice.
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"We cannot let this float into another year of polite silence. Enough of that. Next year, while MLAs sit indoors offering choreographed sympathy, people with disabilities can and should be outside in full force. Visible. Loud. Uncomfortable for the people who built this crisis."
TAIT: Province's approach to disabled Albertans falls short https://t.co/kawaJaMvp6 via @
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Today is @GivingTuesdayCa, a day to give back among all the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping. We would be honoured if you chose to give to Inclusion Alberta today. https://t.co/HhC1AIn5h2
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“I’m worried that they are also going to retain for themselves the ability to make a decision which is without scrutiny. As a lawyer, that is very concerning, because there should always be the right to appeal a wrong decision."
A Calgary-based lawyer is calling on the government to pause the progress of Bill 12, which includes a sweeping set of changes to the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program. #medhat
https://t.co/il1Xo4vCr3
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"This is the unbearable contradiction: after the Stollery lifts children toward their fullest promise, the provincial government’s cuts can drag those same families back into despair"
Column: This is the unbearable contradiction: after the Stollery lifts children toward their fullest promise, the provincial government’s cuts can drag those same families back into despair — the kind that narrows choices until MAID stops being a “decision” and becomes surrender.
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“People with disabilities have been loud and clear that they don’t want these changes” #AbLeg #ADAP #AISH
On Wednesday, the Alberta government tabled Bill 12, an omnibus financial statutes amendments bill that contains legislation overhauling the province’s disability benefit system. #medhat
https://t.co/Uctd68y30S
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‘We didn’t ask for change’: Alberta gov’t draws ire with tabling of AISH overhaul:
ctvnews.ca
Key changes to Alberta’s disability support system are drawing sharp criticism from recipients, economists and anti-poverty advocates after the provincial government embedded an overhaul of the AISH...
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19 former leaders in Alberta’s disability programs have written an open letter to Premier Danielle Smith and the Alberta Government, urging them to stop plans for the newly proposed Alberta Disability Assistance Plan (ADAP): https://t.co/ZkMm3rGr7M
cbc.ca
Nineteen advocates and advisers for Albertans with disabilities are calling on the province to reverse its new disability benefits program in an open letter.
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Media release: Bill 12 erodes rights and deepens poverty for Albertans with disabilities. https://t.co/zKLvKbTBBh
#AbLeg #ADAP #AISH
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Our CEO, Trish Bowman, on CBC's Edmonton AM discussing the many ways that the proposed new Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP) is problematic and will drive tens of thousands of Albertans with disabilities deeper into poverty. https://t.co/Zn3hksbIvt
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Thanks so much for joining us! 🏈
We had a great time supporting a great cause this morning at the @InclusionAB Changing Lives, Changing Communities Fundraising event!
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@RedDeerPolytech From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU! These much needed funds will go a very long way in supporting children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families in their pursuit of an inclusive life in our province.
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@RedDeerPolytech 18 new Dream Makers joined (those who pledge to give $1,000/year or more for 5 years) and 10 current Dream Makers renewed their pledges for another 5 years.
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@RedDeerPolytech We are so incredibly pleased to announce that this morning's fundraising event raised $304,604!
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Thank you to the over 1,000 people who joined us in-person at the Edmonton Inn today, or online from all corners of the province! Watch parties at @RedDeerPolytech, in Medicine Hat, Wetaskiwin and Grande Prairie
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Thank you so much for joining us as our gracious host for the event, Josh!
Great turnout for the 20th annual Changing Lives, Changing Communities breakfast in support of @InclusionAB and the 1000s of families of people with intellectual disabilities that Inclusion Alberta supports. Honoured to be back as MC this morning. They could use our support
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“Inclusion doesn’t happen by accident. It happens because of organizations like Inclusion Alberta, and because of people who believe that every person, regardless of ability, can truly belong and thrive.” -Cathy, parent
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“For the first time since Ella’s birth, I didn’t feel so alone. Listening and talking to the other families solidified that an inclusive life is what I wanted for Ella.” -Cathy, parent
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“If it weren’t for Inclusion Alberta, our story would have been one of limits and loss. Instead, it’s a story of connection, progress, and hope. Matthews is living proof that inclusion works, and that when families are supported, amazing things can happen.” - Astatke, parent
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“As a society, we can’t afford to lose our moral bearings by negating and devaluing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, leaving them on the margins, as those of us without disabilities flourish in our inclusive lives.” - Trish Bowman, Inclusion Alberta CEO
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