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Our goal is to understand the health issues faced by adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) by taking a “full body” approach, including the impacts on the gut microbiome and brain. We are looking for adults 19 years of age and older both with FASD and without. Research will involve an in-person assessment answering questions about physical and mental health, some brain games, small blood sample, mail-in sample kit, and a survey. All participants will be awarded a gift card upon completion!
Requirements:
Age: 19 Years and Older
Disability: Adults with FASD and adults with no prenatal exposure to alcohol
Contact: healthygenerations@ucalgary.ca
Our goal is to better understand the overall health of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by looking at gut, immune, and brain health! We are looking for youth ages 7-12 years old with an FASD diagnosis, with an ASD diagnosis, and without a FASD or ASD diagnosis. Research will involve an in-person assessment with both child and caregiver with questionnaires. Children will then complete some iPad brain games and sample collections. All participants will be awarded a gift card upon completion!
Requirements:
Age: 7-12 Years
Disability: Diagnosis of FASD, Autism, or neither diagnosis
Contact: healthygenerations@ucalgary.ca
The City of Calgary is looking for diverse public members to fill positions on 24 Boards, Commissions and Committees (BCCs).
If you have a desire to give back to the community, support inclusiveness, and are available to serve, apply to one of Calgary’s BCCs and make important and meaningful decisions for our City, gain a rewarding experience and share your expertise
A few (of many) boards that may interest our community:
Advisory Committee on Accessibility
Calgary Transit Access Eligibility Appeal Board
Anti-Racism Action Committee
Calgary Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee
Social Wellbeing Advisory Committee
Requirements:
Age: Must be at least 18 years old
Residence: Must reside in Calgary or indigenous persons who reside outside of Calgary but within the Treaty 7 region
Deadline to Submit Application: Thursday, September 4th at 4:00 PM
Learn about the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and Canada Disability Benefit (CDB). We will talk about what these benefits are, who can get them, how to apply, and free help you can get along the way. We will also share how AISH recipients can report to the Alberta government what they have done to apply for these benefits.
Details:
Option 1: Tuesday, August 19, 2025 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Option 2: Thursday, August 21, 2025 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
Interested in learning how to Ice Skate? The purpose of this research project is to inform best practices regarding ice skating interventions, support physical literacy in populations with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, and provide a positive ice-skating experience for each child!
Requirements:
Age: 6 – 11 Years
Disability: Anyone who identifies as having an intellectual and/or developmental disability
Details:
Dates: Thursdays from August 7 – September 25
Location: Olympic Oval (288 Collegiate Blvd NW)
Times: 5:00 -6:30 PM
Cost: Free!
Contact: paige.collings@ucalgary.ca
At Resilient Hearts, we empower young adults with developmental disabilities by equipping them with essential skills for independent living.
We offer life skills day program, drop-in respite along with sensory room for individuals with sensory needs.
Our goal is to build skills and awareness among our participants for greater independence and involvement in the community.
Are you a parent or caregiver of a Canadian child with Down syndrome who is in Grade 7 to Grade 12? We want to hear from you!
The University of Regina invites you to take part in a ~30 minute online survey reflecting on your child’s friendship experiences during mid to late elementary school.
Your insights are valuable! The survey explores:
Epic Kidz Play Solutions is a Calgary-based company that makes high-quality foam play furniture designed to support sensory regulation, motor skills, and creative play.
Check out their brochure, which includes a step-by-step guide to purchasing their products (and a 15% discount code!), and start building a play space today!
Alberta is one of the last provinces in Canada that DOES NOT have an Accessibility Act
The Government of Alberta must pass accessibility legislation to make our province more accessible and improve quality of life for people with disabilities.
Other provinces across Canada have shown that implementing accessibility legislation is essential to ensure all citizens, regardless of ability, can fully participate in every facet of life.
The time to act is now. We hope the government will take meaningful steps to ensure Alberta’s commitment to accessibility is reflected in enforceable legislation.
We need your help. Barrier-Free Alberta is amping up the pressure for the Government of Alberta to take immediate action to implement strong and effective accessibility legislation.
Please join us in letting Alberta MLAs know that people with disabilities are tired of waiting for a Provincial Accessibility Act. It will only take a minute to add your voice. Simply click on the link, fill in your details and the letter will automatically be sent to your own MLA, as well as to Premier Smith, Minister Nixon, Minister McIver and Marie Renaud.
It is vital that our elected representatives hear from their constituents so join the Barrier-Free Alberta movement and let them know that this matters to Albertans!
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