Alberta Minister Jason Nixon announced a new program for Albertans with disabilities to find work and disability support, while AUPE Local 006 held a picket in Lethbridge to advocate for more disability support.Read More
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A local not-for-profit that supports adults with developmental disabilities is giving back to the community in Magrath. SASH is a non-profit society that provides community access and home living supports to adults with developmental disabilities. Read More
A non-for-profit out of Calgary is calling on the Alberta government to help disability workers in the province as employees have not seen a wage increase in the last eight years. Dale Cena who represents Read More
The annual Citizens Walkabout event took place this morning. Participants walked throughout downtown Lethbridge raising awareness of disability rights. As Angela Stewart reports, one participant says she would like to see more inclusivity, not just Read More
Workers in the Disability sector say they are in a staffing crisis. According to the Alberta Disability Workers Association, staff have not received a wage increase in almost eight years. They are calling on the Read More
October is National Disability Employment Month, also known as DEAM. DEAM promotes employment inclusion for people with disabilities and celebrates those living with disabilities along with their skills, successes, and achievements. The month brings awareness Read More
A citizen walk to raise awareness for people living with disabilities took place on Tuesday morning around Henderson Lake. The 11th annual Citizen Walk About is officially underway in Lethbridge. The walk is to Read More
Having a child with a disability comes with many hurdles, and some parents find it helpful to talk with other parents going through the same thing. Calgary based nonprofit Children's Link is expanding into Lethbridge Read More
