Inclusion Alberta

“Your presence here today sustains our hope, nourishes families and their family members with intellectual disabilities, and reminds them they are not alone in their desire for acceptance and belonging. You are testimony to the fact they don’t stand alone, that they do count.” -Trish Bowman, Inclusion Alberta CEO

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Save the date for November’s in-person Changing Lives, Changing Communities Fundraising Event near you!

-Edmonton: November 5, 2026 the Edmonton Inn (11834 Kingsway)
-Virtual: Anyone unable to attend in-person is invited to join us virtually via Zoom on November 5, 2026.
-Calgary: November 17, 2026 at the Calgary Westin (320 4 Ave SW).

Please save the date to join us so we can continue to provide much-needed support to individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families now and in the future.

If you would like to save your spot at a table, host a table of 10 or inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to Cheyenne at: [email protected] or by calling 587-338-7728.

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

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/

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