Chrysalis
Description
Pro Bono Work for Chrysalis Group Edmonton
Our Mission
Chrysalis provides personalized services to assist individuals with disabilities achieve their employment, volunteer and recreation goals.
Our Vision
People with disabilities are accepted by and included in society for their abilities to contribute, and have the same rights and privileges as all citizens.
Brief History of Chrysalis
Parents and community members realized that adults with disabilities deserved equal opportunities to contribute to their communities, so in 1968, the Industrial Research and Training Centre (IRTC) was created as a Canadian centennial project under the University of Alberta’s direction. One of the first of its kind in the world—an agency that planned for training adults with developmental disabilities to produce manufactured goods using automated machinery, IRTC offered individuals alternatives to staying in school or being inactive in their residential settings.
In 1972, IRTC separated itself from the University of Alberta and became the Western Industrial Research and Training Centre (WIRTC), a non-profit society operated by a volunteer Board of Directors.
In 1992, the name changed to Chrysalis.
In 2018, Chrysalis celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Chrysalis continues to advocate community inclusion and uses a human-centered approach in delivering personalized services to assist thousands of people with
disabilities in receiving coaching and training to become their best selves as they develop life and vocational skills, find employment, discover volunteer opportunities and realize a better quality of life.
Chrysalis in the Community
At Chrysalis we believe it is essential to ensure the individuals whom we serve are valued members of the community in which we live. Chrysalis has created numerous partnerships in Edmonton and Calgary (and surrounding areas) that have opened their doors to allow our service individuals to participate in a variety of activities. For those individuals participating in our Community Endeavours (CE) stream, a number of different volunteer and recreational options are available. Each week, our service individuals will volunteer their time at local hospitals, health centers and non-profit organizations throughout the community. Recreation opportunities include swimming, bowling and dancing. Along with the community sites, service individuals in CE also participate in a wide variety of in-house programming located within the Chrysalis facilities in both Edmonton and Calgary. Our programs are always evolving at the request of those whom we serve to ensure they are receiving the highest quality programming and having fun while doing so.
Our Employment Services option is committed to assisting our service individuals reach their goal of securing paid employment positions. The course includes Personal Development to develop some of the essential skills needed to support their search for employment while providing a safe, nurturing environment which allows for personal growth and self-esteem building. Supported employment is established as are long standing relationships with several employers in the community. The focus of many of the clients is to now seek out employment opportunities independently, with necessary support, to pursue their interests for their career.
Details
| Date Added | 2020-02-23 |
| Product Id | 10492399 |
