Inclusion Alberta

Last week we introduced Bill 18 to draw a clear line – medical assistance in dying must never replace care. My thanks to @InclusionCA and @InclusionAB for their support and for reinforcing why this legislation is needed now. "Inclusion Canada welcomes the legislation tabled today by the Government of Alberta regarding medical assistance in dying. Canada's assisted dying law currently allows people who are not at end of life to receive MAiD. The United Nations has stated unequivocally that this practice violates the rights of persons with disabilities and should be repealed. We urge the Government of Canada to amend the Criminal Code so that assisted death is limited to people who are nearing end of life, and is never extended to people with mental illness or mature minors." Krista Carr, CEO, Inclusion Canada “Track 2 MAID discriminates against persons with disabilities and reinforces dangerous stereotypes about the worth of their lives. Bill 18 is a correction. It would protect Albertans with disabilities from discrimination by ensuring Alberta’s health system does not provide assisted suicide to people whose deaths are not reasonably foreseeable.” Trish Bowman, CEO, Inclusion Alberta

[VIDEO] Ashton Kennedy's personal story is consistent with what we hear on a weekly basis throughout the country. Instead of pushing assisted suicide onto persons with a disability, our governments must provide more resources so these individuals can live in dignity like other citizens. Our CEO Krista Carr was included in this Global News piece regarding Alberta's Bill 18 which proposes to scale back Medical Assistance in Dying in the province. We hope other provinces take similar action now. globalnews.ca/video/11740216…. #RepealTrack2 #MAID #abpoli #cdnpoli

Inclusion Alberta and our allies have had the opportunity to speak to news outlets across the country and beyond in regard to Bill 18’s changes to Track 2 MAiD. We have compiled a media list, and we encourage you to read/listen/watch here: inclusionalberta.org/curated-news-c…

Media release: Inclusion Alberta welcomes Bill 18 as a Critical Step Toward Protecting the Lives and Rights of Persons with Disabilities inclusionalberta.org/connections/me…

Early bird tickets to the 2026 Inclusion Alberta Family Conference, happening April 17-18 in Edmonton are on sale! Check out the full event listing and get tickets at: inclusionalberta.org/2026-inclusion…

Calgary and area families and FMS staff are invited to join us for a workshop called 'Creating a Home', March 14. Learn more and register: inclusionalberta.org/event/creating… #yyc

We have two exciting events next week! #1 - Monday Feb 23rd at 6pm EST: We are celebrating inclusive teachers! Join us for a conversation with educators Lisa Alexander, Sophie Pitre, and Amy Kipfer, hosted by Andrea Cameron! Link to Register: bit.ly/3NOZRkz

Inclusive education works, and it doesn’t have to be complicated. Our 5 new Fact Sheets cut through the confusion and focus on what matters. Here is #3. All five are available on our website: inclusiveeducation.ca/iec-resource?v…

Our Inclusion Chat with Parents is happening this evening at 6PM EST! Join us for a conversation on parents' positive experiences with #InclusiveEd! If you haven't registered yet, you still have time: bit.ly/3LKMPDV

What the AISH Changes Actually Mean for People Who Rely on It A close look at how AISH and ADAP actually work, why the math doesn’t add up, and who bears the real risk when disability policy prioritizes ideology over supporting those with disabilities. markcherrington.substack.com/p/what-the-ais…

Our 'Inclusion Chat with Parents' is this Thursday @ 6PM EST! Listen to parents describe their child's path to inclusion, share the creative ways they approached challenges, and the benefits their children experience in inclusive classrooms! Register: bit.ly/3LKMPDV

Last night, we hosted a webinar "What to do when your child is excluded from school" w/ Lila Refaie from ARCH Disability Law Centre. In case you missed it, here is the recording! Please share widely with friends and family. 📺 Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=Wvyhkd…

Registration is now open for the 2026 Inclusion Alberta Family Conference, featuring speakers Dr. Virginia Walker and Janet Klees! Learn more and get early bird tix at: inclusionalberta.org/2026-inclusion…

Inclusive employment: Ethan at @NAIT Athletics & Recreation: inclusionalberta.org/connections/in…

Benefits for Albertans with disabilities are being cut 10%, along with a 67% cut to fully-exempt employment income, under the new Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP). Thoughts? 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/012826ADAP 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/012826 #ableg #abpoli #RealTalkRJ

Inclusive employment: Missy is a student in @RedDeerPolytech's Practical Nursing Program and was hired as a front-of-house staff member at the Farside Bar and Grill on campus. Learn more: inclusionalberta.org/connections/in…

If you're interested in learning more about using FMS funding to build a strong and sustainable support team that makes everyday life better for your family member with an intellectual disability, we invite you to join our upcoming virtual workshops: myemail.constantcontact.com/You-re-invited…

Thank you ATB Community Foundation! Inclusion Alberta’s Family Leadership Series is made possible, in part, through the support of the ATB Community Foundation. Thank you @atbfinancial for your generous contribution! More families will lead the way.

“These are investments in children and families that will make Alberta strong. To fail to do that is really a failure that we will live with for generations,” -Inclusion Alberta CEO Trish Bowman. ctvnews.ca/calgary/articl…