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Our Mission

To foster family leadership and advocacy in the pursuit of fully inclusive community lives for children and adults with developmental disabilities.



Now is the Time for Vision Workshop

The Alberta Association for Community Living is please to present the Darcy Elks lead workshop, "Now is the Time for Vision". This workshop is presented by Family Voices - North West.

Now is the Time for Vision...In our journey to assist our family members with developmental disabilities to have a full, meaningful, inclusive lifestyles, we run into many barriers and obstacles.

This workshop will offer families the chance to:
Reflect on the power of vision.
Learn the fundamentals of vision.
Develop/enhance the vision of a full, meaningful,
inclusive life with/for their family member.
Encourage and learn from one another.

This workshop will be held on January 20, 2009 at the Grande Prairie Regional College (10726-106 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB) and in the following satellite locations via video conference:
Norther Lakes College (1201 Main Street SE, Slave Lake, AB)
FSCD Building (9814-101 Street, High Level, AB)
Community Mental Health Services (3rd Floor, 10015-98 Street, Peace River, AB)

Registration will begin at 8:30am and the workshop itself will run from 9:00am - 3:00pm. TO download the workshop brochure or to register for this workshop, please click here.

For more information about this workshop, please contact:
Aimee Steinke
Family Voices-North West
780.832.7326
asteinke@aacl.org

Families of children with disabilities praise Alberta Government.

The Alberta Association for Community Living (AACL) and families of children with disabilities throughout the province are praising the Alberta Government for their recent endorsement of the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), in particular, Ministers Mary Anne Jablonski and Hector Goudreau.

The RDSP is a new federal program designed to help parents and others save money to ensure the long-term financial security of an individual with disabilities. It is a significant development for individuals with disabilities, as the federal government will directly contribute funds for lower income families and those individuals who do not have family or others to support them.

Click here to download the AACL media release regarding the support of the RDSP.

To view the official Alberta Government release, please follow this link. More information regarding the RDSP can be found here.


2009 AACL Family Conference Advance Notice

The Alberta Association for Community Living is pleased to announce the dates for the 2009 Family Conference. This year's conference will be held from March 20-21, 2009 at the Fantasyland Hotel at West Edmonton Mall.

Click here to download the official advanced notice, which will provide you with more details about the Conference itself and how you can secure accommodations.

Registration forms and Grant Applications will be posted on the AACL website early in 2009 so be sure to check back in the New Year to fill out your registration forms.

Nominations for the 2009 AACL Annual Awards (including the Community Inclusion Award, Community Living award and the Col. Eric W. and Dr. Barbara V. Cormack Memorial Award) and the 2009 National Inclusive Education Awards are now being accepted. Every award will be announced and presented at the 2009 AACL Family Conference during the weekend of March 20-22, 2009 at the Fantasyland Hotel.

To download the nomination forms for the AACL Awards, please click here. Please note, that the nomination deadline for these awards is January 30, 2009. Any award nominations can be sent to Breanna Bourke at bbourke@aacl.org or via fax 780. 453.5779

The National Inclusive Education Award Brochure and nomination form can be downloaded here. Please note the nomination deadline for the National Inclusive Education Awards is February 20, 2009. All nominations can be sent to Breanna Bourke at bbourke@aacl.org or via fax 780.453.5779

AACL Responds to Alberta Education

The Alberta Association for Community Living (AACL) has recently responded to the Alberta Education's review of the initiative Setting the Direction for Special Education in Alberta.  To read AACL's response, you can download the document here.

For more information regarding the review, please click here. You can complete the online consultation or download the discussion guide.  As well you can register for one of the public consultations being held across the province.

The purpose of this response is to assist you in either completing the online consultation or the guide.  It is best if you put your comments in your own words but feel free to use the enclosed suggestions as you best see fit. Of course, we welcome any suggestions, input or ideas that you may have regarding the review or the response that AACL has put together.

Please respond with any inquiries to:
mail@aacl.org
1.800.252.7556 Ext. 222

Community Living Awareness Month- October 2008  

The Alberta Association for Community Living (AACL) Alberta Seniors and Community Supports are proud to announce that October 2008 is Community Living Awareness Month in the province of Alberta.

Community Living Awareness Month is focused on celebrating the abilities and achievements of people with developmental disabilities. Acknowledging the hard work and commitment of individuals, families and community members in creating inclusive opportunities for all - at work, at home, in schools, and in community. Encouraging reflection on what still needs to be done to expand these opportunities.  Promoting action to increase the capacity of communities to embrace and welcome people of all abilities. 

In celebration of Community Living Awareness Month, AACL has created a new Community Living Awareness Month poster entitled "Inclusive communities Begin with you". These posters will be distributed throughout Alberta and are available at the AACL head office. to download the new Community Living Awareness Month poster, please click here.

For more information regarding Community Living Awareness Month or to request Community Living Awareness Month posters, please contact:

Matt Mandrusiak
Communications Coordinator
780.451.3055 Ext. 226
mmandrusiak@aacl.org

10th Annual AACL Leadership Series

The Alberta Association for Community Living is pleased to announce that the 10th Annual Leadership Series is currently in session. For more information on the Leadership Series, when the Series will be held and how you can get involved please click here.

 

AACL Connections Newsletter

AACL is pleased to announce the return of the Connections newsletter! Inside the newsletter you will find information about upcoming AACL events, read some of the stories that connect families throughout Alberta to AACL and how you can get involved with our organization. Please click here to download the  latest version of the Connections newsletter (This is a PDF file best viewed with Acrobat).

If you would like to receive hard copies of the Connections newsletter, please contact Matt Mandrusiak at mmandrusiak@aacl.org.



Supportive Communities: Strengthening Families

The Alberta Association for Community Living is pleased to announce a new community initiative for Calgary, Banff, Canmore and Cochrane. Supportive Communities: Strengthening Families is a pilot project dedicated to exploring innovative ways to  increase community inclusion options for children with disabilities. For more information, please click here.

The Supportive Communities: Strengthening Families initiative is a joint partnership between AACL and the provincial government department of Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD).

 
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