Alberta Disabilty Workers Association (ADWA)

ADWA is committed to education, certification & the professional identity of AB's disability workforce. RTs not necessarily an endorsement, but for discussion.

[Alberta Disabilty Workers Association (ADWA) @AlbertaDWA]

Congratulations to all past and present ADWA members and supporters - together we have raised awareness of the professional work of Community Disability Services in Alberta.

CDS Appreciation week will be celebrated during the week that starts on the 3rd Monday of every May!

[Alberta Disabilty Workers Association (ADWA) @AlbertaDWA]

https://t.co/pPSpZ1GmO8

Click the link above to watch ADWA Highlights from this year's ACDS Conference.

[Jason Nixon @JasonNixonAB]

Today, I was honoured to be appointed by Premier Smith to her Cabinet as the Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services.
I look forward to taking on this role and getting to work to address the challenges facing Albertans today.

[Alberta Disabilty Workers Association (ADWA) @AlbertaDWA]

ADWA congratulates Jason Nixon on being appointed as Minister of Seniors, Community & Social Services. We look forward to our continued work in Community Disability Services and in addressing the challenges facing our workforce.

https://t.co/rSS4iZn6bW

[Heather Lyons @Heather_Lyons81]

The @AlbertaDWA room at the #Impact2023 conference with all of the interactive activities was an a hit! #Impact2023#ADWA#acdsconference2023

[Alberta Disabilty Workers Association (ADWA) @AlbertaDWA]

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the ACDS conference, set to start on Wednesday May 31

[Alberta Disabilty Workers Association (ADWA) @AlbertaDWA]

This is the last day of the very first Provincially declared CDS Professionals Appreciation Week, and while the week may be ending, our work continues. Keep sharing your appreciation and raising the profile of the profession and always remember to celebrate who we are!

[Alberta Disabilty Workers Association (ADWA) @AlbertaDWA]

What’s your story community disability services professionals?

[Alberta Disabilty Workers Association (ADWA) @AlbertaDWA]

What are you doing to further your career as a community disability services professional?

[Alberta Disabilty Workers Association (ADWA) @AlbertaDWA]

What are the key characteristics of a community disability service worker?

[Alberta Disabilty Workers Association (ADWA) @AlbertaDWA]

What is your “connection” superpower as a community disability services professional?

[Alberta Disabilty Workers Association (ADWA) @AlbertaDWA]

How do you describe what you do as a Community Disabiltiy Services Professional?

[Alberta Disabilty Workers Association (ADWA) @AlbertaDWA]

Drum roll please 🥁introducing, ADWA’s new slogan. Get involved at https://t.co/vLVurPcJbx

[Alberta Disabilty Workers Association (ADWA) @AlbertaDWA]

What are the key characteristics of a community disability service worker?

[Alberta Disabilty Workers Association (ADWA) @AlbertaDWA]

What is your “connection” superpower as a community disability services professional?

[Skills Society @skillssociety]

May 22-28 is Community Disability Service Professionals Appreciation Week! Join us in celebrating them, their hearts, and the important work they do.

We are so proud of the Community Disability Service Professionals at Skills Society and across the province. (1/2)

[Alberta Disabilty Workers Association (ADWA) @AlbertaDWA]

How do you describe what you do as a Community Disabiltiy Services Professional?

[Cerebral Palsy AB @CPAlberta]

Yesterday began the inaugural Community Disability Service Workers Appreciation Week. Thanks to @AlbertaDWA for encouraging us to send some extra appreciation! #Alberta #Disabilities #Community

[Alberta Disabilty Workers Association (ADWA) @AlbertaDWA]

Drum roll please 🥁introducing, ADWA’s new slogan. Get involved at https://t.co/vLVurPcJbx

[Alberta Disabilty Workers Association (ADWA) @AlbertaDWA]

There are many ways to celebrate Community Disability Service Professionals. ADWA has suggested the following themes that can be easily incorporated. Please take some time between May 22-28, 2023 to show your support and appreciation.