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Adaptabilities – Providing Respite to Families in Need

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AdaptAbilities is a registered charity strengthening families and creating hope by providing respite to families with children and adults with special needs in a fun, caring and goal-oriented environment.

Vision:
Leader in strengthening the family unit while supporting their children with special needs to grow, succeed and belong.

Respite gives families time for self care and supports them to cope with the challenges of caring for a child with a disability.
There are not enough respite options for families in the Edmonton and surrounding regions. Prevention of caregiver burnout is key. Respite prevents families from going into crisis, keeps kids safe and out of government care.

AdaptAbilities has helped over 1500 families in the last 10 years and are excited about expanding their current services to meet the current demands. They have a creative solution to bring services into a families’ community and require multiple locations throughout the City of Edmonton to meet those respite needs. If a respite service in your community would benefit your family, please contact Michelle Hordal, Founder and Executive Director as they are interested in hearing from you.

Contact Information for Michelle Hordal,
Founder and Executive Director
Ph: (780) 431-8446
Fax: (780) 634-5518
www.adaptabilities.ca
michelle@adaptabilities.ca

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Speed Notification Sign

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Many of you will notice the Speed Notification Sign on Secord Blvd. The Secord Community League was able to have the city place one there for the next several weeks in order to draw more attention to the need to slow down while entering Secord. Also to come soon is better signage around the park to remind people to slow down. We will also be meeting with Edmonton Traffic control to discuss safer crosswalks around the play park. Thank you for these and other suggestions that we are working on.

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Crime in Secord … Here is What We Can Do

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CRIME IN SECORD…

HERE IS WHAT WE CAN DO There seems to be an increase in car break-ins in the area. Here are some things that we can do to help: 1. Get to know your neighbors. Knock on their door and introduce yourself or organize a block party. If you know who belongs in the neighborhood, you’ll be able to better spot the people that don’t belong. 2. Keep your eyes open. If you notice something fishy, ask questions or report it. 3. Keep all valuables out of your car and keep your car doors locked– if possible, park in your garage. Post an “All Valuables Removed” sign in your car window. 4. Many people neglect to lock the door going from the garage into the house. Let’s keep this one locked too. 5. If you are a victim of a crime, report it. The police can’t help if they don’t know about the issue.