HANDS - Hinton Abilities Network & Development Society

09/12/2025

THANK YOU!!!!!!

08/22/2025

Nicely explained, adds dignity to the interaction.

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08/15/2025

Any and all who can fill this out, please do! This is serious business about the changes the Alberta government is implementing regarding disability, AISH and the new program ADAP.

Share your feedback to help shape the Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP).

08/09/2025

08/08/2025

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🌿✨ Introducing Respite & Independent Living Support from Sparkle & Shine ✨🌿

Over the past five years, I’ve had the honour of working one-on-one with individuals with disabilities, supporting them in their daily lives, helping them stay independent, and building meaningful relationships along the way.

Now, as Sparkle & Shine continues to grow, I’m proud to introduce a new service that reflects both my experience and my heart:

💛 Respite & Independent Living Support Services 💛

This program is designed for families and individuals who need non-medical, in-home support—whether that’s:
✔️ A few hours of companionship or check-ins
✔️ Help with light household tasks like laundry, dishes, or organization
✔️ Meal prep or grocery runs
✔️ Errands or appointment assistance
✔️ Or simply a trustworthy presence to give family caregivers a well-deserved break.

This service fits naturally alongside our homemaking and cleaning support—offering peace of mind and genuine care to those wanting to remain independent and supported at home.

If you or someone you know could benefit from a bit of extra help, or if you’re a caregiver needing a break, I’d love to chat and see how Sparkle & Shine can support you. 💫

📍Serving Hinton + surrounding areas
📬 Message us here or email: Sparkleandshine_2023@hotmail.com
🕒 Flexible daytime availability

Because every family deserves a little breathing room—and a lot of heart. 💛

08/05/2025

HANDS worked with local small business KZ Creations to put together some fresh summer t-shirts and they turned out so nice!

Thank you KZ Creations, your attention to detail is phenomenal! We can't wait to showcase the shirts at the Tourmaline Gold Tournament on Thursday August 7th!

Thank you to my local to me model 😉🥰 (Holly)

08/05/2025

Each year, Tourmaline proudly hosts a company golf tournament featuring a raffle table with prizes to be won. The proceeds from these raffles are donated to support local charities within Toumaline communities.

For the 2025 Tourmaline Hinton Golf Tournament, Tourmaline has graciously selected HANDS and the Hinton Parents for Play/Hinton Indoor Playground to be the donees of a portion of their raffle proceeds!

We are very grateful for this opportunity and members of the HANDS board will be present on Thursday August 7th at 4:30 p.m. for the evening.

06/21/2025

This was beautiful and hard to listen to. We love our kids so much, we know that nothing compares to our care but there comes a time when it's okay to be the parent to enjoy their company rather than be the caregiver full time. This is why it's so important to advocate for services in your community so that families don't have to move their loved ones from their communities and / or the whole family needing to relocate. We need homes in Hinton, we are long overdue.

Joe and Darlene Sarazin are the proud parents of 42-year-old April-Lee, who they describe as an “amazing woman,” someone who lights up a room with her giggles.

The couple has been by April-Lee’s side her entire life. Their daughter has complex medical needs, and they are her primary caregivers.

They say taking care of her has never felt burdensome. But due to their own ongoing health challenges, Joe and Darlene are frightened about what will happen to April-Lee when they are no longer around.

So, they have spent years advocating for a new care home in Saskatchewan, a place where people like April-Lee can live, thrive and receive the high level of medical care they need.

While Joe and Darlene are hopeful for their daughter’s future, after a recent win from their advocacy work, they still can’t bear the thought of letting go.

“I don't want to let go of my apron strings really, to tell you the truth. But it has to be done,” says Darlene.

Listen to the full interview on the latest episode of Now or Never with this updated link: https://link.chtbl.com/JztxRKXs

05/13/2025

May 16th
9 - 12

05/11/2025

Amazing turn out to our first Transition to Adulthood Information Session. Thanks to all who attended.