WELCOME TO THE
Family Resource Centre
Gateway assists families supporting loved ones with disabilities to build their capacity, confidence, and connections.
46 years
Number of years Gateway has been supporting families
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.
Click on 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.
GATEWAY ASSOCIATION
Our mission is to develop meaningful, paid employment relationships that benefit persons with disabilities and employers.
FAMILY RESOURCES
Workshops for Families
Visioning and Planning
Register below for our Families with Children workshops:
- Families with Children Up To 8 Years Old – Feb 2022
- Families with Children 9-12 Years Old – Feb 2022
- Families with Children 13-15 Years Old – April 2022
- Families with Children Up To 8 Years Old – May 2022
PDD 101
Register below for our PDD 101 workshop:
- Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) 101 – Feb 2022
- Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) 101 – April 2022
Family Managed Services (FMS)
The following workshops are available to families accessing Family Managed Services (FMS):
- Abuse Prevention & Response Protocol for FMS Administrators – Feb 2022
- More Than Just A Job – Feb 2022
- Abuse Prevention & Response Protocol for FMS Administrators – April 2022
- Abuse Prevention & Response Protocol for FMS Staff – May 2022
- Abuse Prevention & Response Protocol for FMS Administrators – June 2022
- Envisioning the Future for Funds Administrators and Staff – Feb 2022
- Envisioning the Future for Funds Administrators and Staff – April 2022
- Finding the Right Staff for Administrators – May 2022
Understanding Disability
Register below for Understanding Disability in Alberta workshop:
- Event coming soon
Knowledge in Action
(MONTHLY SESSIONS)
Register below for our monthly Knowledge in Action workshops:
- Event coming soon
Families Forward
Transition Planning for Adulthood
Register below for our Transition Planning for Adulthood worshops:
- Transition Planning for Adulthood – Jan 2022
- Transition Planning for Adulthood – April 2022
- Transition Planning for Adulthood – June 2022
SUCCESS STORIES
Testimonials
ONLINE LEARNING
Digital Community
Did you know Gateway Association offers a digital resource library for families and individuals looking for support in categories such as accessibility, employment, mental health, visioning and other support services? Check out our Digital Resource Library (coming soon).
DIGITAL COMMUNITY
Our Gateway to Digital Inclusion mobile app is designed to assist any Albertan family in navigating life while supporting a loved one with a developmental disability. Check the Caregiver Roadmaps!
Contact Us
Edmonton
10941-120 Street, #201
Edmonton, AB T5H 3R3
Tel: 780-454-0701
Calgary
1206-20 Ave SE
Calgary, AB T2G 1M8
Tel: 587-779-7888
