I.C.A.N!

INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES WITH NO BARRIERS (I.C.A.N!)

Through I.C.A.N!, Between Friends gives our members the opportunity to attend a community program. Between Friends creates partnerships with community programs, and supports them in their journey to inclusion. Between Friends can then support our members in the community, and support our partners with building capacity and inclusion within their own organization.

Between Friends trains Recreation Inclusion Facilitators (aka “Rec Buddies”) to join members in their community program and provide inclusion support. The Rec Buddy will act as a mentor to help support both the community partner, and the Between Friends member, in  order to create an inclusive environment. Once the member, community partner, and Rec Buddy feel ready for independence, the member can attend the program without the support of the Rec Buddy.

The RIFs do not act as a 1:1 community aide, or respite worker.

Are you an organization interested in becoming an I.C.AN! Partner?

CLICK HERE to find more information about our Inclusion Services & Partnerships or contact us at inclusion@betweenfriends.ab.ca 

Are you interested in joining community programs as a participant?

To participate in I.C.A.N! Services, the participant must:

• Be a current Between Friends member 
• Fit the age range requirements of the community program
• Be independent in personal care and require minimal behaviour support OR attend the community program with the additional support of a community aide or respite worker
• Have an interest and desire to participate in the program

Registration Information 

Contact our Membership Team at 403 269 9133 or info@betweenfriends.ab.ca for more information about Between Friends I.C.A.N! services,  and to get the registration process started.  Our I.C.A.N! service runs in all months except July and August. Sign-up for I.C.A.N! Is available at any time.

I.C.A.N! Service Fees 

Access to I.C.A.N! is a perk of your Between Friends membership. There are no additional fees for I.C.A.N! Services, beyond the cost of your membership and the cost of the community program. Please visit our partner facilities to confirm program fees and to make payments directly with them.