Community Disability Workshops Series
Are you looking for some support in caring for your child or loved one with a disability?
Join us for a 3-part workshop series on disability supports! Presented by our Children and Family Services Department in partnership with the Gateway Association, these workshops will explain how to navigate the system and empower you to access available services.
Workshop 1: Understanding Disability in Alberta
May 19 at 7:00-8:30 PM
Watch this workshop to learn:
- What disability really means
- What services are available in Alberta
- What FSCD, FSCSS, PDD, CDTC, DTC, and RDSP mean
- What services you could qualify for
- How to understand and access forms you need
Workshop 2: Understanding Disability in Your Community
June 2, 7:00-8:30 PM
Watch this workshop to learn about:
- Valued roles in the community
- Transitioning into adulthood
- Navigating the system
- Planning for the future
- Connecting to agencies
Workshop 3: Understanding Disability in Your Home
June 16, 7:00-8:30 PM
Attend this workshop to learn about:
- Guardianship
- Trusteeship
- Aging caregivers
- Resources in your community
- Law enforcement – connect to protect
- Self-advocacy
Have questions about this workshop series? Email Erin at enorthey@metis.org.
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