01
Apr
The disability community is heavily affected by the global economic recession.
01
Apr
Skills Society in Edmonton is established in Edmonton as a response to the call for deinstitutionalization in Alberta.
01
Apr
The Southern Alberta Community Living Association (SACLA) is established.
01
Apr
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CCC) releases a report entitled “Roles and Initiatives of the Federal Government
01
Apr
Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) is established by the Government of Alberta.
01
Apr
Handicapping America, written by Frank Bowe, was published.1 It was regarded as monumental in the sphere of disability activism in North America.
01
Apr
The non-profit Transitions is established in St. Albert, with the mission to “provide services to people with disabilities, enabling them to enjoy independence and a quality of life they choose by building on individual...
01
Apr
Avonmore school and St. Matthew school allow children with disabilities into their classrooms as the fight for more schooling options continues.
01
Apr
The Coalition of Provincial Organizations of the Handicapped
01
Apr
Gateway Association was founded in Edmonton by passionate parents looking to open doors for their children with Gloria Shade-Weaver being founding president.