Inclusion Alberta

05/28/2026

Inclusive education is important to Alex because without it, they wouldn't have met their friend Dane!

Tell us your story at: https://stories.inclusionalberta.org/landing

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05/28/2026

We’re encouraged to see continued progress in reducing the use of seclusion rooms in Edmonton Public Schools.

This reflects strong leadership by trustees in demanding public reporting and meaningful investment by administration in training staff in safer, evidence-based alternatives.

That said, seclusion - the involuntary isolation of a student in a space they cannot leave - and physical restraints are not teaching strategies and they can cause harm, especially for students with intellectual disabilities.

While seclusion room use is declining, the use of physical restraint has increased and remains a serious concern. That tells us progress is uneven, and harmful practices are still too common. Inclusion Alberta calls for a full provincial ban on seclusion and for physical restraint to be permitted only in crisis situations to prevent imminent risk of serious physical harm.

The progress being made is significant. But the goal must remain clear: No child should be subjected to seclusion or restraint in school.

To read reporting on the issue from both the Edmonton Journal and CBC please check out our curated news page here: https://inclusionalberta.org/curated-news-content/

05/22/2026

CBC is investigating the experience of families on waitlists for the Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program as well as families benefiting from FSCD supports here in Alberta.

This is an important opportunity to help build a clearer picture of how access to supports and barriers to access are affecting families, and to ensure these experiences are better understood.

If you are interested in sharing your experience with the CBC, we would encourage you to fill out the CBC's short survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmMs0MBp0c2YLv2hnF-qhFIZ48RmCbYDLFh98z1lYkDYZSMg/viewform?usp=header

05/21/2026

We've got TWO golf tournaments this summer where you can enjoy a beautiful day on the links while supporting Inclusion Alberta!

Up first is the 6th Annual Peter Lee Classic, June 23 at the Links at Spruce Grove. Always a blast, this one has lots of prizes and even a chance to outdrive former NFLer Eddie Steele. Learn more and register at: https://inclusionalberta.org/event/the-peter-lee-golf-classic-2/

On July 4th, join us for the 7th Annual Koch Classic at The Ranch Golf & Country Club! All funds raised goes to the Hannah Gunderson Memorial Fund, which supports students with intellectual disabilities to attend inclusive post-secondary education. Learn more and register at: https://inclusionalberta.org/event/2026-koch-classic-golf-tournament/

05/12/2026

All this beautiful weather has us thinking about...GOLF! ⛳️ Join us at The Links at Spruce Grove on June 23rd for the 6th annual Peter Lee Golf Classic, hosted by inclusive employers NFP!

All funds from this tournament go to Inclusion Alberta, so we can continue to support the many children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families across the province who need us.

To learn more and to register, visit:

On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, join us for an amazing day of golf in support of Inclusion Alberta! Inclusive employers NFP present the 6th Annual Peter Lee Golf Classic at […]

05/11/2026

Congratulations to Northwestern Polytechnic Business Administration student Kaylee, who is supported by Inclusion Alberta’s Inclusive Post-Secondary Education initiative, on being recognized for her tremendous contributions to campus outside the classroom!

Kaylee was hired as a Student Ambassador and was recently elected as a school councillor. These achievements reflect what’s possible when individuals with intellectual disabilities are included in post-secondary education, expectations are high and supports are thoughtful.
This is what inclusion looks like at scale—students contributing, leading, and shaping their futures, while campuses and communities become stronger because of it.

Learn more about what’s possible with inclusive post-secondary education: https://inclusionalberta.org/what-we-do/inclusive-post-secondary/

For Kaylee, becoming a student ambassador has been about more than helping at events. It has been a chance to discover something about herself.

“I actually want to be more of a leader, and I can see myself doing this.”

As a Business Administration student at NWP, Kaylee stepped into the ambassador role to connect more with her community, as well as with students, staff, and faculty. Since then, she has helped plan events, welcomed students and families on tours, and found real meaning in being part of those experiences.

Along the way, she has grown in confidence, learned the value of being prepared, and started to see leadership as an important part of her future.

What makes Kaylee’s story stand out is how involvement outside the classroom can help students build skills, form connections, and grow into new possibilities.

Learn more about our business pathways at NWP.me/Business

05/07/2026

*UPDATE* We are very pleased to announce that $161,481 was raised at this morning's event! These funds are so critical for both of our organizations to be able to continue to support the children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families who need us. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Lloydminster! ❤️

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for Inclusion Lloydminster and Inclusion Alberta's Changing Lives, Changing Communities Fundraising Event in Lloydminster!

Around 400 guests were in attendance and it was absolutely heart warming to have so many families, inclusive employers and allies in the room to help grow the inclusion movement. ❤️

Thank you to the brave individuals and family members who stood up and told their stories today to help inspire hope for other families and show what's possible when children and adults with intellectual disabilities are included.

Thank you to our event sponsors who help ensure that all funds raised today can go directly toward supporting individuals and families: Cenovus Energy, Gold Horse Casino and Lloydminster and District Co-op.

05/06/2026

Stories are a powerful tool to build the inclusion movement, and we would love to hear yours. Carson shares his story about why inclusive education is important to him!

Inclusion Alberta is using a new, easy-to-use video tool to help families, individuals, inclusive employers, and allies tell their stories about inclusion. It’s a quick and simple way to record a 90 second or shorter video that can help you tell your story to those you are connected to, and to help Inclusion Alberta advocate for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families to be fully included in community life.

Questions you can answer include:
* Why are you committed to the social movement for the inclusion of persons with intellectual disabilities?
* Inclusive education matters to me because...
* Inclusive employment is important to me because...

Check out the full list of questions to answer on our Inclusion Alberta Soapboxx Stories page here: https://stories.inclusionalberta.org

04/30/2026

Originating right here in our province, inclusive post-secondary education is certainly a win for all Albertans - we agree!

Thanks to Ryan Jespersen for highlighting the initiative.

2 likes. "Alberta Wins with Inclusive Post-Secondary Ed"

04/28/2026

The recent 2026 Inclusion Alberta Family Conference marked the 25th anniversary celebration of the Rotary Employment Partnership. Co-developed by a single Rotary Club and Inclusion Alberta in 2001, the Partnership has since spread to create nearly 1,000 meaningful jobs across the province for people with intellectual disabilities. The powerful presence, allyship and support of Rotarians from across the province was felt throughout the Conference.

A key to the Partnership’s quality and success has been its mandate to ‘do things differently’ than has traditionally been done in disability employment programs. Pairing business driven opportunity with individualized, professional employment support ensures long-term success for both employees and employers and shows just how much more is possible when employers, volunteers, community organizations and government work together.

As the Rotary Employment Partnership enters its next chapter, Inclusion Alberta and our partners, Rotary Districts 5360 and 5370, remain committed to building on 25 years of trust, collaboration, and results, so that people with intellectual disabilities have access to meaningful work, economic security, and the chance to thrive in their communities.

Learn more about the Rotary Employment Partnership and how to become an inclusive employer: https://inclusionalberta.org/connections/media-release-rotary-employment-partnership-marks-25-years-and-950-inclusive-jobs/