The Progressive Alternatives' Society of Calgary (P.A.S.C.) works to achieve success for persons with disabilities. Within this, the society recognizes that competitive employment is not a measure of success for all individuals. In delivering an individualized and empowering service to persons with disabilities, the necessity of offering choice beyond competitive employment became evident.
Through Creative Connections, adults living with disabilities are supported within an entirely community-based program, using the vehicles of: volunteer, leisure / recreational, and educational experiences in order to meet these three primary goals:
I. Personal Development
II. Community Inclusion
III. Increased Independence
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PROGRAM COMPONENTS
- Personal Exploration
- Community Exploration
- Community Involvement
- Community Inclusion
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BENEFITS TO THE CLIENT
- Connect with community members through common interests and positively-valued activities (i.e. volunteer, leisure / recreational, educational).
- Gain a sense of membership within chosen communities.
- Develop practical skills.
- Increase self-awareness and self-esteem.
- Develop new relationships; learn to build and maintain these.
- Receive flexible hours of support as required.
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MODEL OF SUPPORT
| Creative Connections has the flexibility to provide an appropriate balance of two-to-one and one- to-one support for each client within the service. |
For more information contact:
Creative Connections
Progressive Alternatives Society of Calgary
Old Y Centre
#210, 223 - 12 Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta T2R 0G9
Telephone: (403) 265-9062
FAX: (403) 234-9532
Funded by the Government of Alberta and private sector donations.
Registered Charitable Organization No. 0702480-11-24