Posted Sep 22, 2016
We all need a break from our daily routines every now and then. This summer Entrust client JW enjoyed a nice break from his daily life during a camping trip to Dinosaur Provincial Park (located about two-and-a-half hours southeast of Calgary). JW, one of his good friends and a few Entrust staff members made the four-and-a-half-hour...
Read MorePosted Sep 15, 2016
This summer, Entrust client Sado had a very successful day at K-Days! When Sado first expressed her desire to go to K-Days, the staff at Shack had concerns. Sado had often displayed challenging behaviour in crowded public places — things like removing clothing, confronting strangers and laying on the road. The staff talked with Sado about...
Read MorePosted Sep 08, 2016
The team at Range has always known client Marcel to be tech savvy. Marcel loves video games — he dives into each game and doesn’t give up until he’s mastered the skills to complete it. This summer Marcel participated in a Pokemon Tournament in downtown Edmonton. Surprising everyone, Marcel left his competitors in his dust and...
Read MorePosted Sep 01, 2016
Reece Thomas has been doing amazingly well lately! In the past, Reece didn’t like to wait for something he wanted — not even for a few seconds. Now he waits patiently for Entrust staff to help him. Reece is also following verbal prompts and has started repeating simple words; he can even count to 25...
Read MorePosted Aug 25, 2016
Cody Vandewark is an Entrust client who lives in Brownstone. Cody is a fun-loving boy who has developmental disabilities and is working towards gaining more independence. Cody has made wonderful progress lately. Recently, he prepared orange juice from a frozen can without any help from his caregivers. Cody followed the instructions perfectly, and kept the kitchen...
Read MorePosted Aug 18, 2016
Bonnie is a 25-year-old Entrust client who lives at the Shack residence. She is a very friendly young lady, but has shown challenging behaviour at times. Things like movies, dreams and conflicts with her roommate, Sado, sometimes upset Bonnie. The staff at Shack has been working with Bonnie for a long time. In the past,...
Read MorePosted Aug 11, 2016
Chantal Cork is an Entrust client who lives at Burrow. When Chantal first moved in, she only enjoyed a few activities: jumping on the trampoline, watching TV, and playing with cotton and feathers. Chantal has improved a lot since then. Now she spends at least an hour a day reading on her own and is developing...
Read MorePosted Aug 04, 2016
Reece Thomas is 14 years old and has been living at Entrust for a year. During his time with us, Reece has made wonderful progress in his behaviour pattern and food craving. When Reece first came to Entrust, he displayed challenging behaviour. Over the last several months, Reece not only displays much less of this...
Read MorePosted Jul 28, 2016
Charles Warren, an Entrust client from Attic House, loves bike riding – and he is very good at it. But, Charles had a problem. He didn’t have a bike of his own. Not being able to go out and ride a bike made Charles very sad. Earlier this summer, an Entrust staff member gave Charles...
Read MorePosted Jul 14, 2016
It was a great day at the Den House! Entrust client Jordan celebrated his 21st birthday and it was a fantastic success. Entrust staff planned a special day for Jordan and his roommates — complete with delicious treats like ice cream cake and brownies, and presents. Jordan thoroughly enjoyed his party. Staff made sure his...
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...
Read MorePosted Oct 08, 2024
Supporting Families Through the Individualized Program Plan (IPP) Process in Alberta At Entrust Disability Services, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive support to families navigating the Individual Program Plan (IPP) process in Alberta. The IPP program in Canada is similar to the Individualized Education Program (IEP) in the United States. Both are designed to ensure...
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