WHAT WE DO
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The Integrated Post Secondary Education Society of Alberta (IPSESA) is a non-profit organization that offers support for adults with developmental disabilities. We offer support with both post-secondary education and employment for our clients.
IPSESA is funded by the Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program. Our program adheres to PDD regulations and guidelines. To learn more about PDD please refer to the PDD policy manual at: https://manuals.alberta.ca/pdd-policy-manual/
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Our Mission and Values
IPSESA envisions a world where all people with developmental disabilities are fully immersed in the community, lead meaningful lives, and enrich the lives of others. Our mission is to transform lives and communities by facilitating inclusive education and employment experiences for adults with developmental disabilities.
We value inclusion and dignity. We believe people with disabilities deserve to lead meaningful lives alongside their peers, characterized by belonging, independence, self-determination. We value our communities’ full diversity. We value empowerment and support individuals with disabilities to build confidence and unlock their full potential through inclusive post-secondary education and employment. We believe trusting, reciprocal relationships are the foundation for both a meaningful life and for sustainable social change. As such, we emphasize relationships with and among students, graduates, families, staff, the Board of Directors, and our partners. Lastly, we persistently advocate for and with people with disabilities to advance their rights and interests and ensure they are fully immersed in the community. We support and educate our community partners, endeavoring to meet them where they are on their inclusion journey.
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Our Services
At IPSESA we offer two programs - an Inclusive Education program and an Inclusive Employment program
Our inclusive education program focuses on providing clients with the opportunity to experience post-secondary education as a milestone in life. Our clients work on assignments, participate in lectures, attend campus events, and build employability skills. Our Inclusive Education programs runs on three campuses in Calgary: University of Calgary, St. Mary’s University, and Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
To read more go to our Inclusive Education page
Our inclusive Employment program focuses on finding employment opportunities for our clients, working on foundational employability skills, and securing employment based on the client's preferences. We work with both clients and employers to ensure long-term success for both the client and the business.
To read more go to our Inclusive Employment page