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In-person
Community
Health & Wellness
Inclusion Alberta Family Conference
April 17, 2026 to April 18, 2026
Tickets are $100 or more
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Organized by:
Inclusion Alberta
The 2026 Inclusion Alberta Family Conference is a time for individuals with intellectual disabilities, their families, allies and support staff as well as those working in the disability and education fields to come together and learn from keynote speakers and other experienced families. It’s a great opportunity to deepen your knowledge and commitment to assisting children and adults with intellectual disabilities to live fully inclusive and meaningful lives in their community. The Conference is the largest and longest standing of its kind in the world and offers fully-inclusive onsite child and teen care so parents and guardians can enjoy the Conference worry-free.
The Conference features two full-day workshops on Friday:
- Families and support staff can learn practical ways to plan for an inclusive life with Janet Klees
- Educators and families can learn to use Positive Behavioural
- Interventions and Supports to meaningfully include children with complex needs in the class with Virginia Walker
Plus, a variety of morning and afternoon sessions to choose from on Saturday.
Session topics include:
- Inclusive education
- First Nations disability supports
- The role of siblings
- Collective action to protect and advance inclusion
- Inclusive employment
- Supported decision making
- Sustaining resilience and hope
Brochures:
- Download the full conference brochure (PDF) here.
- Download the (PDF) flyer for Janet Klee's workshop 'The Life You Can Create - Roles, Relationships and Belonging' here
- Download the (PDF) flyer for Dr.Virginia Walker's workshop 'Inclusion of Students with Intellectual Disabilities - Positive Behavioural Interventions and Supports' here.
In addition to the workshops and sessions listed, the Inclusion Alberta Family Conference offers several fun opportunities for you to socialize, network and build relationships and connections with other attendees as well as speakers, including at Friday night's President's Reception and Saturday evening's Family Dance Celebration.
17700 87 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, T5T 4V4
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