The services we need are very important to help us live a higher quality of life in Alberta. Below are some past links and work we have done when we are falling through the cracks to get the help we need and deserve to feel safe.
211 can be of some help no matter where you live in Alberta.
Did you know you can also visit them online?
We like this website because it is monitored by the Distress Centre, and they are very good at keeping the list up to date. https://ab.211.ca/
Keeping Good Services
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What is a good worker?
In the past, we have collected stories about what a good worker is and what good help looks like. We also know our workers need to be paid more to stay with us for a long time, and we want to help them be paid better. You can also learn about the Alberta Disability Workers Association (ADWA) and hear what a provincial group of front workers says about being paid well enough to stay in the field.
In the past, we have collected stories about what a good worker is and what good help looks like. We also know our workers need to be paid more to stay with us for a long time, and we want to help them be paid better. You can also learn about the Alberta Disability Workers Association (ADWA) and hear what a provincial group of front workers says about being paid well enough to stay in the field.
What does it mean to be safe?
We believe everyone has the right to education to be safe. People with disabilities are often overlooked or are unsure where to turn to if they are hurt by people they may know and love.
The Calgary Domestic Violence Collective has a list of resources to check out.
If you are being hurt or wonder if someone else is unsafe, please visit the "Fear is Not Love" website.
We also like The Moosehide Campaign as it "Recognizes that all forms of violence are unacceptable, regardless of gender. We see the disproportionate number of women who are victims and the importance of engaging men and boys in addressing this issue. We also know that “shame and blame” isn’t the answer."
You can also visit the "Men and" if you seek specific information about men's mental health and get help.
It is essential to understand anyone can get hurt. 10 years ago, we held a candlelight vigil to help remember the many lives of people with disabilities that have been lost to abuse. In particular, the case of Betty Anne Gagnon. To learn about her life and story, please visit this link.
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PDD Change Initiative 2013
Our government made some changes to Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) Services. To help us understand these changes over the next two years, learn about these changes on the government website or check out Envision the Future (a group of concerned citizens, services providers, family members, and PDD working together to address better help for Albertans).
For the Alberta Government PowerPoint presentation, visit this link.
One of the changes we learned about is $ 42.2 million, which has been reduced from PDD services. Many Albertans are concerned about the changes. We helped with a meeting on May 2nd, 2013 in Calgary to help us understand how these changes may affect us.
We also sat on a provincial advisory to discuss how services can look for people with developmental disabilities. We meet twice a year to help talk to the government. However, since then, the group no longer meets.
There has been some media coverage to help remind the government to plan with the community before making big changes. Watch the 'We the People' video to hear why being part of the community is essential!
Media coverage about the Change Initiative and Cuts to PDD from 2013
Here is the community reaction to the webcast made on April 15th about the changes:
-Statement from MLA Dr. David Swann, April 16
- Tweet from MLA Rachael Notley, April 15th
- Calgary Herald April 16th, 2013 Information Meeting
- Calgary Sun, April 17th, 2013 Information Meeting
- Global News coverage, Lethbridge rally April 24th, 2013
- CBC News, May 2nd, 2013 Meeting with Oberle
- Global News, May 2nd, 2013 Meeting with Oberle
- 1 hour footage of Minister Oberle and questions asked at provincial community May 2nd, 2013 in Calgary, Alberta
- May 15th Rally at the Legislature, video
- BlockParty article May 25th, Edmonton Journal
-Cuts to Disability Programs cost jobs, Calgary Herald, article May 29th, 2013. Many more links and opinions from Albertans can also be found on our Facebook page.
We then participated in a community planning meeting in August 2013 to help our province imagine better services and support for Albertans with disabilities. In February 2014, we held another update on what is happening to PDD services. Follow this link to see the captioned notes of community concerns in real time.
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