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.
Autism 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.
Dialog Speech Therapy
A private speech-language therapy company in Calgary, owned and operated by Ryan Szarko, MSc.SLP, R.SLP, (C).
Dogs with Wings Assistance Dog Society
A registered charity. located in Edmonton, that provides Guide, Service and Assistance Dogs to Albertans with disabilities.
E2 Academy
A non-profit private school in Edmonton, Alberta, offering a unique full-time educational program that follows the Alberta program of studies. They focus on serving the needs of a unique group of students that are poorly served by the existing school system: Twice-Exceptional Learners.
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.
Enactus Calgary – Autism Works
In partnership with Ready, Willing & Able, Autism Works Entrepreneurship (otherwise known as “AWE”) is a program which aims to assist entrepreneurs with autism in starting their own businesses. Our volunteers will act as consultants and mentors by providing guidance on creating viable business plans and strategies for the entrepreneurs. The project is currently supporting 3 entrepreneurs and their various businesses.
Entrust Adult & Youth Disability Services – Calgary and Edmonton, AB
Entrust is a leader in disability respite services, providing innovative, best-practice care to their clients. They develop unique, personalized care plans so that we can provide complete, effective care to your loved one.
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.
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.
Grow Happy
Grow Happy is a place where you can explore information about child and youth development, learn about available resources, chat with the experts, and consider a consultation with me, Amy Bishop–developmental specialist– to get support for your family life or your child’s school. Works in the Edmonton and Red Deer area.