by Jasmine Pettigrew | Nov 8, 2017 | Blog
When I started working at CAES it was right in the middle of DEAM 2016. I was in the midst of training and job shadowing, not quite comfortable in my role yet, I didn’t attend any of the DEAM events throughout the rest of the month. This year I was excited and was...
by Cal Schuler | Jun 14, 2017 | Blog
Family Fun Day at the Park is hosted by Calgary Rotary Challenger Park on Saturday June 24th. You will not want to be out of town because there is just so much to see and do at Calgary Rotary Challenger Park. With acres of park to explore and exciting activities...
by Jennifer Fournier | Jun 12, 2017 | Blog
I have been very fortunate to be a part of of the AAWOC Committee for the past 3 years. Every year this volunteer run committee, with funding from Suncor and Imperial Oil, hosts a celebration over the lunch hour at Olympic Plaza. We have entertainment and a free BBQ-...
by Calgary Alternative Employment Services | May 31, 2017 | Blog
Ten years ago, a colleague invited me to attend a local conference focused on the employment of Indigenous People with disabilities. The employment service I oversee was occasionally serving urban indigenous people so I agreed to go in the interest of learning some...
by Calgary Alternative Employment Services | Nov 14, 2016 | Blog
During my time as a practicum student at CAES I had the opportunity to attend some of the Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) events put on by the Calgary Employment First Network (and partners). The two main events I attended were the Calgary Economic...
