Each year, the Central Alberta FASD Network recognizes a member of the community for their efforts to support and strengthen the FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) community. The FASD Network board, our employees and our clients nominate a person or organization we feel has made a significant impact on the FASD community. Throughout the year … [Read more...] about Central Alberta FASD Network announces 2021 FASD Champion Award winner: Red Deer RCMP CPU
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The WRaP 2.0 FASD Coaching Partnership Project
Alberta’s government is allocating $1 million per year for five years to launch WRaP 2.0. Alberta’s FASD networks and school authorities will work together to deploy new tools across the province to help educators create learning environments to support and engage students with FASD. The Government of Alberta, including the Ministry of Community … [Read more...] about The WRaP 2.0 FASD Coaching Partnership Project
Lacombe’s affordable housing strategy leads to Yu-Turn Girls Home
The City of Lacombe and Central Alberta Youth Unlimited (CAYU) are excited to announce the opening of a Yu-Turn Girls Supportive Housing project in Lacombe. Officials say the Yu-Turn Home provides a skill development program for young people ages 16-22 who both require and desire support and encouragement to become holistically healthy and fully … [Read more...] about Lacombe’s affordable housing strategy leads to Yu-Turn Girls Home
CBC: B.C. investigating allegations ER staff played ‘game’ to guess blood-alcohol level of Indigenous patients
For original article: click here. Métis Nation British Columbia says game is 'very pervasive' but only fraction of the problem. British Columbia is investigating allegations health-care staff in emergency rooms were playing a "game" to guess the blood-alcohol level of Indigenous patients, behaviour officials describe as an overt example of … [Read more...] about CBC: B.C. investigating allegations ER staff played ‘game’ to guess blood-alcohol level of Indigenous patients
Government of Alberta: Weekly Q/A on COVID-19 (28-Apr)
For PDF: CSS Disability Sector Weekly COVID-19 Q A - April 28 … [Read more...] about Government of Alberta: Weekly Q/A on COVID-19 (28-Apr)
Common Questions about COVID-19 for individuals with disabilities (Videos)
Tammy, our Community Prevention Coordinator, will be posting videos to simply answer questions regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Video #1 - How do you get it? - What happens if you have it? - How can I stay healthy or not get it? - How do I say hello to my friends? - Where can I go these days? Click for link to video Video #2 - If I … [Read more...] about Common Questions about COVID-19 for individuals with disabilities (Videos)