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Welcome to the Gateway Association Blog. Read submissions and editorials from our very own team of disability support professionals. Learn more about our services, supports, current news, developments and concerns in the field, and even more about our team members.

MentorAbility: Janelle and Patricia

MentorAbility Experience Story: Janelle and PatriciaWhen MentorAbility Alberta first approached Patricia Boa of Weekly Trim True with a mentorship...

MentorAbility: Megan and Bean

MentorAbility Match: Megan and BeanMentee Megan has spent most of her working life behind the scenes doing data and administrative work and has been...

Employer Spotlight: Dawn at Sobeys

Employer Spotlight: Dawn at Sobeys

Employer Spotlight: Dawn at Sobey'sMeet Dawn, the General Manager at Sobeys Nolan Hill location and a valuable member of the Gateway community. Dawn...

Beyond Success; Kaiden’s Success

Beyond Success; Kaiden’s Success

Beyond Employment; Kaiden's Success StoryKaiden reached out to Gateway Edmonton in the fall of 2021 to support him in finding a job.  Kaiden found...

Cookin’ Up Success

Cookin’ Up Success

Cookin' Up Success!Meet Nick Nick started services with Gateway Calgary's Employment Program in May of 2022. Nick already had temporary part time...

When We Know Better, We Do Better

When We Know Better, We Do Better

When We Know Better, We Do Better AARCS on MentorAbility and Supported EmploymentWhen it comes to career development, there is no doubt a long list...

Celebrate Rosie

Celebrate Rosie

Celebrate RosieWhether you’re a regular customer or in for a one-time purchase, a giant smile and bubbly personality is what you’ll be met with when...

One Opportunity

One Opportunity

One Opportunity One opportunity that was offered to me at Gateway, was to attend the Transitioning trade fair at LY Cairns, that had various booths...

Just Want to Say Hello!

Just Want to Say Hello!

Just Want to Say Hello! Hey Job Seekers, I hope you are having a great week!   My name is Christine, and I am the writer for Gateway’s blog. I...

Interview with Carly

Interview with Carly

Interview with Carly We know that everybody is out there doing their Christmas shopping and we wanted to showcase a fantastic inclusive employer...

4th Week at Gateway

4th Week at Gateway

4th Week at Gateway Last week so much happened! The Transitions workshop wrapped up with a session about PDD funding, AISH and other systems parents...

Third Week at Gateway

Third Week at Gateway

Brittney Wills - Third Week at Gateway Well… not much has happened for me this last week. Because of the -30 to -40 weather we had, my van wasn’t...

My Second Week At Gateway

My Second Week At Gateway

Britney Wills - My Second Week At Gateway My second week at Gateway was jam-packed full of learning. I have read through Individual Program Plans,...

My First Week at Gateway

My First Week at Gateway

My First Week at Gateway I was lucky enough to have a initial meeting and tour with Sahana before Christmas, so I knew already I was excited to work...

Update: Being a Student At Gateway

Update: Being a Student At Gateway

Update: Being a Student at Gateway You may have noticed that I haven’t posted in a while! It has been hectic being a full-time student and working...

The Importance of Inclusive Hiring

The Importance of Inclusive Hiring

The Importance of Inclusive Hiring When we started talking about October as Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM), we really wanted to...

Raising Jolie – Part 3

Raising Jolie – Part 3

Raising Jolie - Part 3 Hello! What a year it has been. I’m going to recount the lead up to and recovery from my daughter’s open heart surgery which...

Raising Jolie – Part 2

Raising Jolie – Part 2

Raising Jolie - Part 2 Hello again! I don’t know how I’m finding the time and energy to write another post, but, here I am. Parenting two is a whole...

Raising Jolie – Part 1

Raising Jolie – Part 1

Raising Jolie - Part 1 Hello. My name is Jacquie. I am 39 years old and a new mom for the second time. As I write this, I am 7 weeks postpartum. My...

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