Our members’ success is our passion.
Mission
To advocate for, represent and support a professional workforce
in the community disability services industry.
Vision
An Alberta where people with disabilities are supported by
a valued, skilled and certified workforce.
OUR MEMBERS SAY IT BEST!
“I became a member of ADWA soon after it started because I believed and still believe that we are a professional group in our own right.”
“I have been involved with ADWA since it started as I believe that it will be through this association that disability workers voices will be heard. There needs to be a professional group that has the ability to make our voices heard and ADWA has been and hopefully will continue to be that voice. I believe that it will be through the efforts of ADWA that the disability field becomes seen as a professional entity.”
“I joined ADWA because I needed to help raise a voice to how important this field is.”
“ADWA has given me a voice and supported me in advocating for respect for my clinical practice.”
“ADWA is the foundational association for Community Disability Workers throughout Alberta. I first learned about ADWA approximately 8 years ago when I was working frontline. After reading what ADWA was all about, I felt that it aligned with my values of advocacy, fair compensation, professionalism and competency. I became a member as soon as I could. I have been a board member since 2018 and still am very passionate and proud of the work ADWA continues to do!”
“I joined ADWA because I wanted to further explore more opportunities that would help me to develop my skills in this field. Skills, that I could use and share in my team and especially with the individual that I am supporting. As a member of ADWA Champions, I am very thankful to find the right support system with the same advocacy, that continues to encourage me to do my best. I LOVE MY JOB!”
“Joining ADWA has given me countless opportunities to network with others in the community on a local and even global level.”
“In order for us to have real inclusion, we need to be aware of all types of individuals, so we can effectively serve and build on skills. ADWA gives me a voice and builds my skills to serve my individuals with all types of abilities.”
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