Positive Approaches

Inclusion Alberta is a family-based, non-profit federation that advocates on behalf of children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families. We share a dream, with our partners and allies, where children and adults with intellectual disabilities are valued, participating and welcomed community members. We are deeply committed to enabling families and individuals to be fully included in community life.

Inclusion Alberta

Join our session to discuss the critical issue of how individuals with intellectual disabilities are often misunderstood and mislabeled.

DoubleTree by Hilton Calgary North

Family Managed Supports Learning Series

The Darrell Cook Family Managed Supports Resource Centre (FMSRC) hosts a Learning Series where families can learn more about how to best utilize their FMS funding to establish and sustain a good life for their family member with an intellectual disability

Behaviour serves as a form of communication, expressing needs, emotions, or thoughts that may not be conveyed through words. The mislabeling of individuals as having challenging behaviour or complex needs can result in their individual needs being overlooked, resulting in isolation or even punishment for their attempts to communicate.   Join us in a session where we discuss the critical issue of how individuals with intellectual disabilities are often misunderstood and mislabeled. We will introduce thoughtful and positive approaches, used by Inclusion Alberta in collaboration with families, individuals, FMS or FSCD staff and service providers.  By adopting positive approaches and reframing how communication is perceived and responded to, participants will be better equipped to support people to lead more stable and fulfilling lives in community and at home. The session will uncover key concepts and methods, such as understanding the connection between loneliness and unmet needs, applying Trauma-Informed Care practices, recognizing behaviour expression as a form of communication and reframing behaviour descriptions as a way of communication.    Workshop Presenter: Arne Fulton, Complex Needs Initiative Provincial Coordinator Families and FMS staff are encouraged to attend. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided.Trouble registering?Contact Kate Hughson at khughson@inclusionalberta.org or 403-539-5869

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