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 a collective of nearly 15,000 workers, has spearheaded an online petition that has over five thousand signatures calling for change. […]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 in the community but nationally as well. 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 Alberta Government to raise the wages of Community Disability Support Workers by 25 percent. The rise of cost of living […]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 to the work being done to ensure there are open and accessible workplaces for those with disabilities. Executive Director, […]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 help bring awareness to those living with disabilities in the community. The walk is being put on by three […]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 and Medicine Hat. The group is working with dozens of local agencies, and is hoping to offer virtual chats for parents to engage with each other across the province.Read More
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