The Alberta Committee of Citizens with Disabilities is a consumer-directed organization that actively promotes full participation in society for Albertans with disabilities.

The Alberta Disabilities Forum unveils Community Consultation on Caregiver Supports, Services and Programs

Beginning July 21, the Alberta Disabilities Forum will host consultation sessions in ten areas across the province for caregivers of persons with disabilities to identify their need for supports, programs and services.

The Alberta Disabilities Forum is a partnership of 41 provincial organizations that have come together to speak in a united voice on issues of importance to Albertans with disabilities.

Working with the Government of Alberta, the ADF is undertaking a comprehensive study of caregiver needs in Alberta.

The ADF is asking family caregivers to attend the community consultation sessions to have their voices heard and to be part of developing prospective solutions that could support them in their important role as caregivers.

Information gathered from these consultations will serve as the foundation for ADF’s respite demonstration project to begin in late 2008 and to develop policy recommendations about caregiving.

We are excited to have this opportunity to gather caregiver input and look forward to seeing many caregivers at the consultations.

Grande Prairie        July 21, 2008                  Whitecourt      July 22, 2008

Fort McMurray        July 28, 2008                  St. Paul           July 29, 2008
       
Edmonton               August 6, 2008              Drumheller      August 11, 2008 

Red Deer                 August 12, 2008             Lethbridge      August 18, 2008 

Vulcan                     August 19, 2008             Calgary           August 25, 2008

Our goal is to understand the needs of caregivers in Alberta and to develop recommendations for Caregiver Supports, Programs and Services, including Respite Care, to support you in your valuable role

To register, contact Melita Avdagovska at melita@accd.net or Anthony Price at anthony@accd.net, or call
1-800-387-2514.

Education for Life Bursary

The Alberta Committee of Citizens with Disabilities is again offering our Education for Life Bursary for the 2008 year.

ACCD’s Bursary is meant to encourage students with disabilities who are beginning post secondary studies in the province of Alberta.
Each bursary is for an amount between $200 and $600.
We are anticipating assisting five to six individuals this year.
The deadline for the applications is June 30, 2008.

ACCD is looking forward to receiving the same quality of applicants as we have in the past. Many people with disabilities are determined to gain equity in Alberta and having access to education can provide the tools to establish and expand horizons.

This is our contribution to this growing effort.

Application Form

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