Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre
A non-profit, registered, charitable organization dedicated to including people with developmental disabilities into the community in real and meaningful ways.
Other Disabilities Resources in Alberta
Our list of best links, tools, and resources in Alberta to help support Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asperger’s), and related disorders.
Dogs with Wings Assistance Dog Society
A registered charity. located in Edmonton, that provides Guide, Service and Assistance Dogs to Albertans with disabilities.
Eckert Centre for Learning and Wellness, Calgary
Eckert Centre for Learning & Wellness is a private clinic, dedicated to the well-being of adults, adolescents, children, and their families. Our multi-disciplinary team ensures that you will receive comprehensive yet personalized assessment and intervention services.
Elves Special Needs Society
A non-profit organization and registered charity which offers a preschool and school program for children with disabilities and a day program for adults with severe disabilities.
Families First Society, Fort Saskatchewan
Works in partnership with many community agencies to offer a variety of programs and services that promote positive parenting and early childhood development to families with young children ages 0-6 years. Offers parent education, programs for young children to learn and play, family support services, as well as information and referral to other programs/services in the community that may benefit families.
Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD)
Branch of the Alberta Government that provides services to children with disabilities.
Foothills SNAPS
A non-profit organization in the Foothills area who are dedicated to supporting families with children that have special needs. Provides information, education and support to parents and siblings of special needs children in a safe, non-judgemental enviroment.
G.R.I.T. Calgary Society
Provides a family centered, home-based early education program, which will assist the child with special needs in the successful transition to a community school and promotes public education in support of inclusion and inclusive communities.
Gateway Association for Community Living
Gateway Association for Community Living provides support and education for individuals and their families living with developmental disabilities through family support, advocacy, training, and public awareness of community living.
Hoffman Centre of Integrative Medicine – Calgary
Our practices infuse a blend of Eastern and Western, traditional and complementary approaches together with leading technology. Led by Dr. Bruce Hoffman, a medical doctor and impassioned healer, the Hoffman team includes the industry’s most qualified professionals. Together, we utilize a multi-level process of assessment to prevent and treat disease and imbalance. Works with people with autism.
I’m for Kids Team
An Early Intervention Program featuring a full range of supports and services to preschool children with special needs in Calgary and surrounding areas.
In-Definite Arts Society (Calgary)
A community based creative arts program for over 180 artists who happen to have developmental disabilities.
Insight and Growth
Calgary psychological practice that deals with patients with Asperger Syndrome and related disabilities.
Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta
A registered charity that provides information and support for people with learning disabilities. A voluntary, not-for-profit organization of parents, professionals and other concerned people, the LDAA works locally through its chapters and provincially to promote understanding and improved services for children and adults with learning disabilities.
New Age Services Inc.
Provides family respite, residential care, complex behavior support and community outreach for those with developmental disabilities.