Meaningful Work

Stronger Communities

Welcome to the Community Disability Services (CDS) website. This site is your guide to learning about the thousands of Albertans who are dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of adults and children with disabilities and their communities. You can read our stories, learn about our profession, and find out how you can have a rewarding career in Community Disability Services.

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Workforce Councils


Calgary Region Workforce Council

Edmonton Region Workforce Council

Central Region Workforce Council

South Region Workforce Council

NE Region Workforce Council

NW Region Workforce Council



 

News and Events

Whether it’s noteworthy news, details of an upcoming conference or our annual general meeting or an exciting event taking place somewhere in our network, this is your source for everything that’s going on in the world of Community Disability Services. It’s also a forum to share your views and discuss issues with other community disability services professionals.

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Careers in CDS

A career in Community Disability Services is a career unlike any other. That’s because it’s more
than a profession, it’s a passion. From our newest team members
to those with life long experience, every worker shares one thing in common. We all want to make a difference in lives of people. If
you share our passion for making a positive impact on people and in your community, a career in community disability services is perfect for you.

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Resources

CDS Logo's, Public Awareness Campaign Posters, Employer of Choice Tools, Action Plan for Building People Capacity booklet.

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Human Resource Strategy

Like so many industries in Alberta, Community Disability Services has been faced with a workforce shortage in recent years. In response to this issue, a group of provincial stakeholders assembled in late 2005 and developed the Human Resource Strategy, a comprehensive, long-range initiative that will effect industry-wide changes and make Community Disability Services a great career choice. This website, a full blown recruitment campaign, and encouraging agencies to adopt practices and programs, such as the Employer of Choice, are just a few of the steps that are currently being taken.

Find out more about our Human Resources

Meaningful Work. Stronger Communities.

Our mission is to support people with disabilities in overcoming the obstacles they face each day. We help them experience the joy and fulfillment of being valued and respected members of their neighborhoods, schools and workplaces. And we make it possible to pursue their dreams and lead lives full of endless opportunities.