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Career Profile: Developmental Services Worker (French version available)

October 31st, 2022; By Susan Huebert

What the Job Is  Everyone needs help at some point, including people with various kinds of developmental disabilities. They might have difficulty keeping up at work, school, or other aspects […]


What do I do if I think I have Asperger’s Syndrome or ADHD? A look at the symptoms of each and steps you can take to get professional help, especially if you are nervous. (French version available)

October 3rd, 2022; By author below

By Bhargavi Venkataraman What is Aspergers’s Syndrome? Asperger’s syndrome is a developmental disorder that is characterized by a difficulty with connecting with others socially, as well as inflexible and repetitive […]


Supports for First Nation Students: Calgary Board of Education (CBE)

October 3rd, 2022; By Erin Kelly

Are you a First Nation student K-12 living in Calgary? The Calgary Board of Education recognizes traditional territories and oral practices of the Blackfoot Nations, which includes the Siksika, the […]


Temporary versus Permanent Disabilities

October 2nd, 2022; By Susan Huebert

In the parking lots near every grocery store or shopping mall are parking stalls with signs saying “handicapped” or with a picture of a wheelchair. These spots are for people […]


How a Hybrid Office Benefits People with Disabilities (French version available)

June 1st, 2022; By Susan Huebert

When the pandemic began, thousands of workers switched from working in an office to working from home. Although many people are returning to office work, other employers and employees are […]


Remote Learning for Post-Secondary Students with Disabilities: Is It Helpful? (French version available)

May 2nd, 2022; By Sarah Leung

Now in our third year of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, different forms of learning provide students with a simultaneous feeling of accessibility and restriction. Some people may prefer online […]


Canada Mental Health Week 2022

May 2nd, 2022; By Mara Hurst

This year, Canada Mental Health Week runs from May 2nd to May 8th. This annual awareness week discusses the topic of mental illness and mental health. It draws attention to […]