Resources for Persons With Disabilities, Counsellors, Educators and Others

The following resources provide background information for persons with disabilities and those supporting them:

• What Works: Career-Building Strategies for People From Diverse Groups —provides information on effective counselling practices and techniques for people with disabilities. Key chapters include
  
  
• Persons with Developmental Disabilities
• Persons with Learning Disabilities
• Persons with Mental Health Disabilities
• Persons with Physical and Neurological Disabilities
• Transition Planning Guide and PowerPoint Presentation —planning guides for Grades 9 to 12 students, their parents and educators with an accompanying presentation.
• Facilitator Guide for Parent Workshops —a guide for facilitators providing workshops for parents of junior and senior high school students considering post-secondary education and training.
• Alberta Programs and Services: Persons with disabilities —information and links to programs, publications and more.
• Service Canada Registered Disability Savings Plan —a plan that helps you save for the future.
• Alberta Committee of Citizens with Disabilities (ACCD) Online Resources —disability-related organizations and services in Alberta and Canada.
• Abilities Canada —a national foundation working for an inclusive society and opportunities for persons with disabilities.
• Viable Calgary —resources for employers and industry associations who are interested in attracting and retaining employees who may have a disability.