Citizenship is at the heart of what we do
Thank You Casino Volunteers!
A huge thank you to all the volunteers who supported our casino fundraiser on June 13th & 14th. This fundraiser wouldn’t be possible without the support and commitment of community members. The casino fundraiser is a valuable piece of our fund development...
Anthropology of Disability: A University of Alberta and Skills Society Exploration
A blog post recapping the experiences of six CSL students from the U of A, while engaging in discussions with employees of Skills Society.
We’re Looking for Graffiti in Edmonton
Skills Society will be participating in the City of Edmonton Graffiti Wipe Out Program this Spring & Summer and we need your help in finding graffiti. If you come across buildings or other public spaces with graffiti, please make note of the address (may be...
Photo Contest – What Does “Engaged Citizenship” Mean to You?
BEST PHOTO WINS A $100 GIFT CARD TO THE APPLE STORE!!! Contest Runs: March 7 -March 25, 2016 Skills Society is looking for photo submissions that show what YOU feel best represents the Skills core value of “Engaged Citizenship.” To get a chance to win a $100 Gift Card...
Video of Action Lab Launch and Keynotes
We are happy to share with you the video of the launch of Action Lab. Keynotes on Social Innovation and Change Labs by Mark Cabaj & Tim Draimin.
Call to Action – Exploring What Our Core Values Look Like in Action
We are excited by the buzz around Skills Society’s core values and would like to build on this momentum by asking Skills managers, employees, citizens with disabilities we serve and allies to participate in our most recent call to action. Are you interested...
Invitation To Community To Engage In Research Study
We are excited to be collaborating with University of Alberta Community Service-Learning again. See below and pass along to non-profit organizations who you think could benefit.
Exploring What Our Core Values Look Like In Action
Sharing what we learned from hosting 2 recent workshops to explore what our core values mean and look like in action
We Need You To Share Your Voice About the Impact of PDD Safety Standard Regulations
Share your voice online and at a community forum on February 29th
Summer and Fall 2015 Newsletter
A Newsletter recapping some of the great things that Skills leaders, people we serve and volunteers have done in the Summer and Fall months of 2015. This Newsletter also provides information on upcoming Skills Society events.