Youth to Adult Healthcare Transition Resources

Community Access, Advocacy & Support Resources

Supports for People with Disabilities

Alberta Easter Seals

Easter Seals Alberta
Provides services that foster inclusion, independence and recreation for individuals with disabilities and medical conditions.
1-877-732-7837

http://www.easterseals.ab.ca

CP Kids & Families

CP Kids & Families
Provides family-focused support, resources, programs and opportunities to Calgary area individuals and families affected by Cerebral Palsy.
403-205-4935

http://www.calgarycp.org

Calgary Alternative Support Services (CASS)

Calgary Alternative Support Services
Services and resources to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities.
403-283-0611

http://www.c-a-s-s.org

Calgary Progressive Lifestyle Foundation (CPLF)

Calgary Progressive Lifestyle Foundation
Promotes self-sufficiency and growth within adults who have a disability through community presence and participation.
403-276-1016

http://www.cplf.ca

Calgary Scope Society

Calgary SCOPE Society
Provides a range of high quality, innovative services that support people with disabilities to be respected, contributing members of Calgary’s communities.
403-509-0200

https://www.calgaryscope.org/

Calgary Society for Persons with Disabilities (CSPD)

Calgary Society for Persons with Disabilities
Provides support for person with developmental disabilities to reach their greatest potential.
403-246-4450

http://www.cspd.ab.ca

Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta

Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta
For youth between the ages of 16 and 25, they offer customized support to help them prepare for adult life.
403-543-1161

https://www.cpalberta.com/support-services

Connections Counselling and Consulting Foundation

Connections Counselling and Consulting Foundation
Parenting skills education and family support to help adults who have a developmental disability, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or brain injury be successful parents.
403-209-1100

http://www.connectionscounselling.ab.ca/

Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre (DDRC)

Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre of Calgary
Offers programs and resources for children and adults with disabilities, their friends and family, and other people in the community.
403-240-3111

http://www.ddrc.ca/

Inclusion Alberta

Inclusion Alberta
Family based non-profit federation that advocates on behalf of children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families.
403-717-0361

http://www.inclusionalberta.org/

Independent Living Resource Centre of Calgary (ILRCC)

Independent Living Resource Centre of Calgary
Provides referrals, training and programs to persons with disabilities in Alberta to assist them in achieving their own level of independence.
403-263-6880

http://www.ilrcc.ab.ca/

Poss-Abilities (CAPA)

Calgary Alternative Support Services
Provides support/advocacy with systems navigation/access and community connections as well as case management and service coordination.
403-283-0611

http://www.c-a-s-s.org/programs/capa

Spinal Cord Injury Alberta (SCI Alberta)

Spinal Cord Injury Alberta (SCI Alberta)
Empowers people with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities to achieve Independence and full Community Participation.
1-888-654-5444

http://sci-ab.ca/home

Ups and Downs - Calgary Down Syndrome Association

Ups and Downs - Calgary Down Syndrome Association
Provides education and support for parents, and social activities for children and adults with Down syndrome.
403-289-4394

http://upsdowns.org

Vecova (formerly VRRI)

Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research
Provides a wide range of supports and services for individuals with disabilities and diverse needs.
403-284-1121

http://vecova.ca/

Disclaimer
This list is not meant to be exhaustive and there may be other agencies in the community that would be helpful in the transition process. Inclusion in this list does not imply an endorsement of views, products, or services. To report a broken link, please email wellonyourway@albertahealthservices.ca