Information Sessions
PLAN Edmonton offers a variety of information sessions throughout the year.
Registered Disability Savings Plan
Canada Disability Savings Grant (CDSG): A federal government grant that provides matching contributions of up to 300%.
Canada Disability Savings Bond (CDSB): From the federal government, is paid on an annual basis into the RDSPs of low-income families. No contributions are required to be eligible; it was created to assist families who may not have the resources to contribute. A tax-return must be filed to be eligible. Regular information session are held thoughout the year by PLAN Edmonton. Please call for the date and time of the next session.
Wills & Estate Plan
This information session is cohosted by the Edmonton Community Foundation during their Wills Week in October. It is delivered by a lawyer in the community who is an expert in family law. Please watch for the advertisement in The Journal or call our office for the date and time of this information session.
Healthy Relationships This information session explores the quality of the relationships in our lives and that of our family member who maybe or have the potential of living in social isolation. We talk about the development of a Social Network which is a group of committed men and women who are in relationship with a person who may be isolated and vulnerable by reason of disability, living arrangement, limited opportunities, or society’s perceptions.
Beyond Graduation
This information session is a workshop for families to start exploring the following topics:
- Begin an exploration and develop a vision of some possibilities for a good life for the young person.
- Deepen an understanding of the young person’s unique strengths and gifts, and how these might be drawn upon to envision and create future opportunities.
- Place young people “at the centre” of the planning for their future, with support from their families.
- Begin to identify resources and who else in the community can support the young person as they plan for and create their future.
- Introduce the “Beyond Graduation” online community and resources available through it.
- Begin the preliminary steps of developing the young person’s action plan, and identify next steps to continue a future plan.
- Connect with peers, share and learn from others’ experiences, and have fun!
Orientation Sessions (monthly)
Information session regarding who PLAN Edmonton is, what we believe in, our vision and mission and the supports we provide to the community. Please call the office for date and times.
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