Inclusion Alberta

We'd like to invite you to join us on the links this summer at a fun golf tournament in support of Inclusion Alberta!

⛳On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, join us for an amazing day of golf in support of Inclusion Alberta! Inclusive employers NFP present the 6th Annual Peter Lee Golf Classic at The Links at Spruce Grove. Learn more and register your spot at: https://inclusionalberta.org/event/the-peter-lee-golf-classic-2/

🌴There is also a Gift of Flight raffle happening alongside the Peter Lee Golf Classic! Get raffle tickets now for your chance to win a roundtrip flight for two guests on any regularly scheduled and marketed WestJet destination here: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/inclusionalberta-0626

⛳Join us on Saturday, July 4th, 2026 at the Ranch Golf and Country Club in Edmonton for The 7th Annual Koch Classic Golf Tournament! Learn more and register at: https://inclusionalberta.org/event/2026-koch-classic-golf-tournament/

“Your presence here today sustains our hope, nourishes families and their family members with intellectual disabilities, and reminds them they are not alone in their desire for acceptance and belonging. You are testimony to the fact they don’t stand alone, that they do count.” -Trish Bowman, Inclusion Alberta CEO

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Save the date for November’s in-person Changing Lives, Changing Communities Fundraising Event near you!

-Edmonton: November 5, 2026 the Edmonton Inn (11834 Kingsway)
-Virtual: Anyone unable to attend in-person is invited to join us virtually via Zoom on November 5, 2026.
-Calgary: November 17, 2026 at the Calgary Westin (320 4 Ave SW).

Please save the date to join us so we can continue to provide much-needed support to individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families now and in the future.

If you would like to save your spot at a table, host a table of 10 or inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to Cheyenne at: [email protected] or by calling 587-338-7728.

**Win the Gift of Flight - A roundtrip flight for two on Westjet**

We are raffling off a roundtrip flight for two guests to any regularly scheduled and marketed Westjet destination, with all proceeds going to Inclusion Alberta!

We will be doing the draw for this incredible prize after the 6th annual Peter Lee Golf Classic on June 23, hosted by inclusive employer NFP.

Raffle tickets are:
6 for $100
3 for $60
1 for $25

GET RAFFLE TICKETS HERE: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/inclusionalberta-0626

Thank you for your support and good luck!

We’re encouraged to see continued progress in reducing the use of seclusion rooms in Edmonton Public Schools.

This reflects strong leadership by trustees in demanding public reporting and meaningful investment by administration in training staff in safer, evidence-based alternatives.

That said, seclusion - the involuntary isolation of a student in a space they cannot leave - and physical restraints are not teaching strategies and they can cause harm, especially for students with intellectual disabilities.

While seclusion room use is declining, the use of physical restraint has increased and remains a serious concern. That tells us progress is uneven, and harmful practices are still too common. Inclusion Alberta calls for a full provincial ban on seclusion and for physical restraint to be permitted only in crisis situations to prevent imminent risk of serious physical harm.

The progress being made is significant. But the goal must remain clear: No child should be subjected to seclusion or restraint in school.

To read reporting on the issue from both the Edmonton Journal and CBC please check out our curated news page here: https://inclusionalberta.org/curated-news-content/

CBC is investigating the experience of families on waitlists for the Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program as well as families benefiting from FSCD supports here in Alberta.

This is an important opportunity to help build a clearer picture of how access to supports and barriers to access are affecting families, and to ensure these experiences are better understood.

If you are interested in sharing your experience with the CBC, we would encourage you to fill out the CBC's short survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmMs0MBp0c2YLv2hnF-qhFIZ48RmCbYDLFh98z1lYkDYZSMg/viewform?usp=header

We've got TWO golf tournaments this summer where you can enjoy a beautiful day on the links while supporting Inclusion Alberta!

Up first is the 6th Annual Peter Lee Classic, June 23 at the Links at Spruce Grove. Always a blast, this one has lots of prizes and even a chance to outdrive former NFLer Eddie Steele. Learn more and register at: https://inclusionalberta.org/event/the-peter-lee-golf-classic-2/

On July 4th, join us for the 7th Annual Koch Classic at The Ranch Golf & Country Club! All funds raised goes to the Hannah Gunderson Memorial Fund, which supports students with intellectual disabilities to attend inclusive post-secondary education. Learn more and register at: https://inclusionalberta.org/event/2026-koch-classic-golf-tournament/

All this beautiful weather has us thinking about...GOLF! ⛳️ Join us at The Links at Spruce Grove on June 23rd for the 6th annual Peter Lee Golf Classic, hosted by inclusive employers NFP!

All funds from this tournament go to Inclusion Alberta, so we can continue to support the many children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families across the province who need us.

To learn more and to register, visit:

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Congratulations to Northwestern Polytechnic Business Administration student Kaylee, who is supported by Inclusion Alberta’s Inclusive Post-Secondary Education initiative, on being recognized for her tremendous contributions to campus outside the classroom!

Kaylee was hired as a Student Ambassador and was recently elected as a school councillor. These achievements reflect what’s possible when individuals with intellectual disabilities are included in post-secondary education, expectations are high and supports are thoughtful.
This is what inclusion looks like at scale—students contributing, leading, and shaping their futures, while campuses and communities become stronger because of it.

Learn more about what’s possible with inclusive post-secondary education: https://inclusionalberta.org/what-we-do/inclusive-post-secondary/

For Kaylee, becoming a student ambassador has been about more than helping at events. It has been a chance to discover something about herself.

“I actually want to be more of a leader, and I can see myself doing this.”

As a Business Administration student at NWP, Kaylee stepped into the ambassador role to connect more with her community, as well as with students, staff, and faculty. Since then, she has helped plan events, welcomed students and families on tours, and found real meaning in being part of those experiences.

Along the way, she has grown in confidence, learned the value of being prepared, and started to see leadership as an important part of her future.

What makes Kaylee’s story stand out is how involvement outside the classroom can help students build skills, form connections, and grow into new possibilities.

Learn more about our business pathways at NWP.me/Business