Posted Jan 13, 2016
Meet the courageous Nielsen family who (literally) travelled across the world to help their son with Autism Spectrum Disorder create an independent and full life. The Nielsen family is composed of Father/Blogger Aaron, Mother Shaunta, oldest son Donovan, middle son Keagan and youngest song Makhi. Currently their two oldest live in Canada with family members,...
Read MorePosted Dec 30, 2015
Meet two of our clients, Brandon and Jordan. Both men volunteer at LZ Trampoline Park. Every week they go with their mentor Delacey and work hard to disinfect and tidy up the shoe cubbies around the indoor park. They work in 10 minute intervals, followed by 10 minutes of trampoline jumping, and continue this pattern until...
Read MorePosted Dec 30, 2015
We hope everyone had a happy and healthy Christmas! The New Year is approaching quickly, and today we would like to look to one of our youth Clients, Heidi, for inspiration in terms of learning and growing in the new year. Heidi is 13 years old has been living in an Entrust youth residential care home...
Read MorePosted Dec 18, 2015
We are thrilled to have the incredibly strong, talented and insightful Barbara Studham as our very first guest blogger. Barbara talks about her experience raising grandchildren with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), the aggression and behavioural issues that arise, and her experience with residential care. Coping With Behavior Disordersby Barbara Studham The road travelled by families of children...
Read MorePosted Dec 09, 2015
Entrust often talks about “innovation for independence.” But what does it mean? Recently our CEO Tilton Reed had the opportunity to sit down on the Ryan Jespersen Show, and along with Liberty’s Brad Prince, discuss the importance and potential technology has on empowering individuals with disabilities. Entrust was founded on the belief that every individual deserves the opportunity to...
Read MorePosted Dec 03, 2015
It’s December Third: International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Since 1992 the United Nations has recognized December third as a day to promote awareness and garner support for the many issues relating to the inclusion of individuals with disabilities. We cannot stress the importance of this day – international recognition that individuals with disabilities deserve the same...
Read MorePosted Dec 01, 2015
Entrust is thrilled to announce the revival of our current social media platforms and the addition of two new platforms: YouTube and Twitter. Our reason behind this is simple: we want to stay better connected with existing partners, families, and supporters and engage with the larger disability community as a whole. We want to share our beliefs, mission...
Read MorePosted Aug 08, 2015
The Stigma To this day, the words ‘group home’ trigger feelings of discomfort in our society, although these words are nothing more than a catchall term used to describe a residence shared by multiple people. In this blog post, we uncover what group homes really are and the incredible part they play in the lives...
Read MorePosted Jul 30, 2015
This is a question that most parents or caregivers begin to contemplate towards the end of the school year. For most of us, it just seems to come naturally. We enroll our kids in various camps, sports programs, summer school, and so on. We plan vacations or day outings. Camping is often a big part...
Read MorePosted Jul 08, 2015
In the disability services sector in Alberta, a significant amount of time is spent creating plans and setting goals for natural supports. To put it simply, natural supports are people who interact with disabled individuals, be it at work or in recreational settings, as friends or as neighbours. Natural supports are not paid employees and...
Read MorePosted Nov 25, 2024
Finding autism activities in Edmonton that are both enjoyable and developmentally stimulating can feel like a challenge. At Entrust Disability Services, we understand. With over 25 years of experience supporting individuals with autism, we’ve seen firsthand the power of engaging activities to build confidence, social skills, and a love for learning. This guide will explore...
Read MorePosted Oct 29, 2024
Caring for a child with autism can bring immense joy and fulfillment, but it also presents unique challenges that require patience, understanding, and specialized support. Taking the right approach is crucial for fostering your child’s growth and development. Entrust Disability Services understands the complexities of autism care. We are committed to providing families with the...
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