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Calgary PDD Board Meeting - May 22
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: To be announced

Speak Out 10 Learning Festival - May 26 - 31
The Disability Action Hall and MoMo Dance invite you to a week of celebrating, learning, talking, parading, eating and much, much more.
Click here for more information.

MoMo Dance - May 26 - 31
5 day Creating Dance with Everybody workshop and Saturday Seminar - Why Mixed Ability Dance Matters
Click here to view PDF document.

It's time to book summer camps!

Click here to view a list of summer camps in the Calgary region.

 Row Your Own Boat
Calgary Health Region
Self Management Workshops for Youth aged 15 – 25 with special health care needs & their parents/caregivers. Click here for more information.


Youth/Employment Programs
Immigrant Services Calgary
Click here for information about programs offered by the Mosaic Youth and Family Centre.
      

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The Enabling Accessibility Fund contributes to the capital costs of construction and renovations related to physical accessibility for people with disabilities. Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) is responsible for administering the Fund.

This year, the Enabling Accessibility Fund will provide funding of $6.25 million for small projects up to $50,000 and will accept applications for major projects between $1 million and $15 million. The application deadline is April 30th.

Click here to visit the HRSDC website for more information.
      

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Our Temporary Home!    

Effective April 7th, 2008, Calgary Region Community Board Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) will be temporarily moving to:

Rocky Mountain Plaza
15th Floor, 615 Macleod Trail SE
Calgary, AB T2G 4T8 
(Between 7th and 6th Avenue across from Olympic Plaza,
Calgary City Hall and the Calgary Public Library)

We will stay at Rocky Mountain Plaza for two to three months.

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2007 Norm McLeod Awards    

3rd Annual Family Summit Recognizes
Calgary Region 2007 Norm McLeod Community Inclusion
Dreamweaver Award Winner and Leadership Award Finalist

Jeff Nish, Board Chair“I was very pleased to attend the 6th Annual Norm McLeod Community Inclusion Awards and to celebrate with my colleagues on the Board, Dr. Alex Hillyard, CEO and over 100 individuals, organizations and their guests,” said Jeff Nish, Chair, Calgary Region Community Board Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD.)

The Norm McLeod Community Inclusion Awards, which were held in Calgary on October 19, 2007, celebrate the career and contributions of Norm McLeod, who throughout his 35- year career inspired countless people with his untiring commitment to community inclusion. Mr. McLeod has a personal vision of people with developmental disabilities living as full participants in their communities. more

Sharon Cobb and Alex Hillyard with plaque

Dr. Alex Hillyard, CEO, Calgary Region Community Board Persons with Developmental Disabilities and Sharon Cobb, recipient of the 2007 Norm McLeod Community Inclusion Dreamweaver Award attend the 3rd Annual Family Summit celebration.

Mrs. Cobb was presented with a plaque and flowers by Calgary Region Family Voices to recognize her accomplishments and thank her for her dedication to improve the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. Her work with Calgary Region Family Voices and the Alberta Association for Community Living inspires others to become involved in promoting community inclusion.  

Orvella, Sharon and Alex with plaque

Orvella Small, 2007 Norm McLeod Community Inclusion Leadership Award finalist, Wendy McDonald, President, Alberta Association for Community Living and member of the Norm McLeod Award Selection Committee and Dr. Alex Hillyard CEO, Calgary Region Community Board Persons with Developmental Disabilities display the plaque that Mrs. Small received at the Norm McLeod Community Inclusion Awards ceremony held in Calgary on October 19, 2007.

Mrs. Small was recognized for the development of innovative ways to improve the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities. Her work with the Foothills Special Needs Association for Parents and Siblings and the Alberta Home and School Association motivates others to embrace the inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities.

Sharon Cobb

Sharon Cobb, 2007 Norm McLeod Community Inclusion Dreamweaver Award winner

Sharon Cobb and her daughter, Brenda

Sharon Cobb and her daughter, Brenda

      
     
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CALGARY REGION COMMUNITY BOARD
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
400, 1520 4th St SW  Calgary, AB T2R 1H5		 Main Switchboard               (403) 297-5011       
Toll-free               1-800-310-0000       
E-mail: pdd.calgaryboard@gov.ab.ca
Temporary Location: Rocky Mountain Plaza, 15th Floor, 615 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4T8
   

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