WELCOME TO THE
Family Resource Centre
Gateway assists families supporting loved ones with disabilities to build their capacity, confidence, and connections.
About FRC
Family Resource Centre
We are so happy you are here! Welcome to the Gateway Association Family Resource Centre on Treaty 6 territory. Founded by families that envisioned a “gateway to a better life”, our Family Resource Centre (FRC) is here for families supporting loved ones across all ages with disabilities (developmental, physical, sensory, mental, or neurological) and/or health conditions impacting their daily activities (such as eating, grooming, etc.).
The ultimate goal of our Family Resource Centre is to enhance each family’s expertise on their own children and provide concrete resources that can ease the journey as the family navigates the next steps. Our FRC team is made up of families, neurodiverse individuals, and multiple ethnicities that have varied experiences. The team partners with various organizations to continually increase our diversity of thought and capacity to work with all families.
Watch the video below to see what our Family Resource Centre is all about.
HOW WE HELP
Building an Inclusive Community
If your loved one is 5 or under
We aim to meet families where they are at in their journey. We start by understanding your story and empower you to decide what the next steps are for you and your family members. Gateway offers a caregiver roadmap on the Gateway APP. Our family resources help you understand disability workshops. Gateway also offers Families Forward family mentorship groups to build family connections.
If your loved one is 6+
Are you a parent or caregiver to someone with a disability? We can help. Gateway offers a caregiver roadmap on the Gateway APP. We offer learning opportunities and workshops at our Learning Resource Centre for families and staff. We offer support services like brainstorming, system navigation, finding your community, strategies for advocacy, and family mentorship.
If you are a family accessing Family Managed Services (FMS)
Gateway Association offers learning opportunities specific to FMS for families and staff at our Learning Resource Centre and a caregiver road map on the Gateway APP. We have team leader and staffing supports for new FMS families. Gateway also offers an HR package and provides supports with hiring staff. View or Workshops Calendar for more information.
Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) Support
A registered disability savings plan (RDSP) is a must-have tool for anyone living with a disability. We’re providing free RDSP support to all Albertans who are in need. Here’s what we can help with:
- Explain what exactly an RDSP is and why it is AMAZING for long-term savings
- Guide you through the process of setting up an RDSP for yourself
- Assist with completing any documentation
- Connect you with RDSP specialists who can continue to guide you on long-term savings
FAMILY RESOURCES
Workshops and Meetings
Visioning and Planning
These workshops offer families the opportunity to acknowledge the fear of the unknown and move forward with the acknowledgement that together we will work to support the values of each individual and family as a community. They are offered according to the age of your loved one:
- Families with Children 13-15 Years Old
- Families with Children Up To 8 Years Old
Accounts and Claims
This workshop aims to have an open conversation about how to use the OCR system successfully.
The training has been developed by FSCD to address four significant challenges facing system users. They are:
- Understanding the Agreement
- Accessing OCR
- Creating a Successful claim; and
- Record keeping and preparing for reviews
A Service Roadmap has also been developed to give users a high-level overview of the entire process, with helpful links at each step to provide further details.
PDD 101
FSCD 101
FSCD 101 is an introduction to the Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program. The presentation will support families with understanding how to utilize their FSCD agreement and is intended for families that have received their first FSCD agreement. We will talk about the different types of services and supports, review an example agreement, go over the records-keeping and invoicing requirements, and more. Prior to attending the session, it would be helpful for families to review the Family Package, sent to you by the Family Support Services (FSS) team, as we will be referencing this document throughout the session.
Family Managed Services (FMS)
The following workshops are available to families accessing Family Managed Services (FMS):
- Abuse Prevention & Response Protocol for FMS Admin
- Online Claims Reimbursement Systems Training
- Finding the Right Staff
- More Than Just a Job
Having Difficult Conversations
Let’s get talking! Having conversations can be hard. How we communicate with others is important. During this short ninety minute workshop, we will explore what conflict is, how we respond to it and some key principles for good communication.
Transition Planning for Adulthood
This is a workshop series for parents/caregivers that engages families in building knowledge when navigating this critical time for 14-20 year olds. This workshop series includes topics on: life transitions, valued roles in the community, visioning and planning, and navigating the systems. Note: All three workshops must be taken consecutively.
Families Forward Meetings
Our Families Forward Monthly Meetings are where families connect with other families, learn from one another, and explore important issues such as schooling, leadership, and community and government support.
GATEWAY ASSOCIATION
Our mission is to develop meaningful, paid employment relationships that benefit persons with disabilities and employers.
SUCCESS STORIES
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Edmonton
201- 10941 120 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5H 3R3
Tel: 780-454-0701
Calgary
1206 20 Ave SE
Calgary, AB T2G 1M8
Tel: 587-779-7888
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