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February 2023
The Importance of Black History Month
As an organization, Abilities takes pride in our diverse workforce, which makes Black History Month
September 2022
September 30th is National Reconciliation Day in Canada – Here’s What You Need to Know
September 30th is National Reconciliation Day in Canada. This is a day to reflect on
April 2022
A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words
Why do we picture symbols and schedules to support people with diverse abilities?
Keys
Today this skeleton key is a reminder of an era where locking people away was an accepted social policy. Thankfully, consistent advocacy has resulted in community inclusion being the accepted social policy. Inclusion is based on the belief that, when we include everyone in our community, we all benefit. People with developmental disabilities bring unique gifts and talents to the table, and when they are allowed to share them, everyone benefits. Through the continued advocacy of organizations and individuals, we can continue to move forward, unlock the power of inclusion, and create a world where everyone has access to the key that unlocks their full potential.
February 2022
Black History Month
Diversity is one of the most important aspects of community service. It allows for different people from all walks of life and cultures to come together and share their experiences and knowledge. This can lead to a better understanding of different cultures in our community and within our organization.
December 2021
Supporting People With Challenging Behaviours
Supporting individuals who have challenging behaviors means we frequently come across people engaging in activities
November 2021
The Mission of a Support Worker – It’s About Setting Goals
Recently, I had the opportunity to work with my staff to create a mission statement
October 2021
Begin With The End In Mind
But remember! If you fail to plan then you are planning to fail.
What Is A Proactive Support Worker?
Proactive Support Work At Abilities, we train and use the Seven Habits of Effective
July 2021
ShopAbilities, a Social Enterprise for People with Developmental Disabilities
ShopAbilities, a Social Enterprise for People with Developmental Disabilities What is a
May 2021
The 7 Habits of Effective Support Work Revisited
7 Habits Revisited If a book sells over 25 million copies and is translated
ShopAbilities – Why We Do What We Do
ShopAbilities was founded in 2018 as an extension of the Abilities Community
April 2019
Challenging Behaviour Definition
In 1998 Abilities Community Services was formed with a primary purpose of supporting people
News
- One Man Has Filed 1,800 ADA Lawsuits. Store Owners Are Fed Up
- Autism Researcher Facing Charges Of Stealing Over $1 Million From CDC
- TV Ad Puts Spotlight On Assistive Technology
- Ed Department Investigating School District Over Plan To Centralize Special Education
- Feds To Reconsider Rule Barring Disability Discrimination In Healthcare
- National Hotline For IDD Caregivers Proposed
- With 24 Hours Of Free Throws, Mom Raises Big Money For Special Olympics
- FDA May Finalize Ban On Shock Devices Used On People With Developmental Disabilities
- Tactile Museum Tour Lets Blind And Low-Vision Visitors Decode History With Their Hands
- Deadline Looms For Healthcare Providers To Improve Accessibility
- Medicaid Fraud Crackdown Puts Pressure On People Relying On Services
- How 13 High Schoolers Are Fighting The Bullying Crisis Facing Students With Disabilities
- Government Panel Recommends Adopting ‘Profound Autism’ Label
- Autism Misinformation Widespread On Social Media, Study Finds
- States Face Another Challenge With Medicaid Work Rules: Staffing Shortages