Ability and Community

• Brain Injury Awareness Month

  Ability and Community By Ian Young • June-July 2025

  June is Brain Injury Awareness Month - here are some resources.

• Getting Help with Dental Health

  Ability and Community By Ian Young • February-March 2025

  Do you qualify for the new Canadian Dental Care Plan? Here is how to find out and where to apply.

• Helen Keller: A Life of Advocacy

  Ability and Community By Ian Young • June-July 2024

  A brief look at the life of Helen Keller, who accomplished a lot to help others - and the world.

• World Autism Awareness Day

  Ability and Community By Ian Young • April-May 2024

  April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day. Here are some local and online sources for information about autism.

• Being a Voice for the Community

  Ability and Community By Ian Young • February-March 2024

  There are many more people living with disabilities than some may think. Voice of Albertans with Disabilities has a lot of information and services.

• Accessibility on the Valley Line

  Ability and Community By Ian Young • December 2023-January 2024

  The new Valley Line LRT route is accessible, thanks to the input of members of the disability community.

• Becoming an Advocate

  Ability and Community By Ian Young • October-November 2023

  How to take the first steps in becoming an advocate for your community.

• Canada Day Thoughts

  Ability and Community By Ian Young • August-September 2023

  Some thought after celebrating Canada’s birthday.

• Let the Sun Shine

  Ability and Community By Ian Young • June-July 2023

  Summer is here – what are you plans for spending time in the sun?

• A Time of Transition

  Ability and Community By Ian Young • April-May 2023

  Spring is a time of transition giving us the opportunity to clean up our area.

• Make a Friend in February

  Ability and Community By Ian Young • February-March 2023

  February is a short month, but full of fun and important days.

• Keeping Winter Warm

  Ability and Community By Ian Young • December 2022 - January 2023

  Winters in Edmonton are very cold, but can also have the warmth of kindness.

• The Fun of Halloween

  Ability and Community By Ian Young • October-November 2022

  Autumn is a “cool” time of year, not just because of the weather, but also because of Halloween.

• If Only June Were Forever

  Ability and Community By Ian Young • June-July 2022

  June is a wonderful month – here’s why.

• Showers and Flowers

  Ability and Community By Ian Young • April-May 2022

  April showers not only will bring May flowers this year – they are also bringing loosened Covid-19 restrictions.

• Thank a Mail Carrier

  Ability and Community By Ian Young • February-March 2022

  February 4th is Thank a Mail Carrier Day. Here’s how you can celebrate.

• Explore the Library

  Ability and Community By Ian Young • December 2021/January 2022

  Looking for something to do close by? Visit the newly-renovated Stanley A. Milner library!

• Be Kind and Be Proud

  Ability and Community By Ian Young • October 2021

  The pandemic has brought many in the community together through kindness.

• Staying Well, Safe, and Optimistic

  Ability and Community By Ian Young • Spring-Summer 2021

  We’ve come a long way, and we can do it together!

• Learning About Ward O-day’min

  Ability and Community By Ian Young • April 2021

  McCauley and Boyle Street will soon have a new Councillor, Mayor, and ward name and boundary.