Foothills Advocacy In Motion Society - FAIM

06/05/2026

📢 Please see below for information regarding FAIM's Annual General Meeting on Monday, June 15.

All client families, members, and individuals that FAIM supports are invited to attend!

We hope to see you there!

To register for the BBQ please visit:

www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/foothills-advocacy-in-motion-society/events/agm-bbq

06/04/2026

FAIM Acronym Challenge!

If you’ve ever attended a meeting at FAIM, you’ve probably heard enough acronyms to make your head spin. 😆

Here are just a few of the many acronyms we use every day:

Funding & Government
• PDD – Persons with Developmental Disabilities
• AISH – Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped
• ADAP – Alberta Disability Assistance Program
• FSCD – Family Support for Children with Disabilities
• CRA – Canada Revenue Agency
• DTC – Disability Tax Credit
• RDSP – Registered Disability Savings Plan
• ACDS - Alberta Council of DisabilityServices
• CET - Creating Excellence Together (Disability Services Accreditation Process)
• ADWA - Alberta Disability Workers Association
• CPP-D – Canada Pension Plan Disability

Support Staff & Services
• CSW – Community Support Worker
• TL – Team Lead
• CP – Care Provider
• HC – Home Care
• BC – Behaviour Consultant
• OT – Occupational Therapist
• PT – Physiotherapist
• HL - Home Living
• SLP – Speech-Language Pathologist

Planning & Supports
• IPP – Individual Program Plan
• ISP – Individual Support Plan
• P*P – Person-Centred Planning
• PBS – Positive Behaviour Support
• QOL – Quality of Life
• ADL – Activities of Daily Living
• AADL - Alberta Aids to Daily Living

Employment Supports
• SE – Supported Employment
• VR – Vocational Rehabilitation

Health & Safety
• CPI – Crisis Prevention Institute
• FA – First Aid
• OHS – Occupational Health and Safety
• WHMIS – Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
• AED - Automated External Defibrillator

FAIM & Community
• AGM – Annual General Meeting
• ED – Executive Director
• HRH – High River Half
• AGLC – Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabi (required for all events & fundraising)

And finally, just for fun, the most important acronym of all…

• OEDGMITG – Our Executive Director Gerry McCallum Is The GOAT

🐐 GOAT – Greatest Of All Time

Did we miss any good ones? Add your favourite FAIM acronym in the comments! 😄

06/04/2026

🌟 High River Win of the Week! 🌟

This week’s spotlight is on Dustin!

Dustin is a dedicated member of FAIM’s lawn mowing team and works hard three days a week helping keep yards in High River looking their best. He takes pride in his work, always puts in a great effort, and is a reliable part of the team.

We’re proud of Dustin’s commitment and the excellent job he does each week.

Keep up the great work, Dustin! 👏🌱

06/04/2026

🏃‍♀️🌎 Happy Global Running Day! 🏃‍♂️🌎

Today, runners around the world are celebrating the joy of running—and what better time to start preparing for FAIM’s High River Half on September 12!

Whether you’re training for the Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 2K Walk, or Kids Run, every step you take today is a step toward the finish line. You don’t have to be fast, and you don’t have to be experienced—you just have to start.

Did you know that running was the featured event at the very first Olympic Games in 776 BC? More than 2,700 years later, people are still coming together through the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other.

So lace up your shoes, grab a friend, and get moving today. Your future self will thank you on race day!

🏅 Registration is open now for the High River Half
📅 September 12, 2026
📍 George Lane Park, High River

Register here ⬇️

Mark your calendars! September 12th, 2026, the High River Half, Sponsored by Servus Credit Union in Support of FAIM, is back and better than ever!

06/03/2026

Airdrie Win of the Week!

Meet Jordan — Airdrie FAIM’s best picture poser! Jordan is always ready to strike a pose, keeping the office full of laughter.

Jordan works one day a week at Genesis Place as a facility attendant, with support from his FAIM staff. He works hard, takes pride in his tasks, and is pictured here taking down a setup as part of his daily task list.

Keep up the great work, Jordan! Thanks for bringing so much fun and laughter to Airdrie FAIM!

06/03/2026

🌟 Strathmore Win of the Week 🌟

Congratulations to Tristan on his exciting new employment opportunity at the bottle depot! 🎉

This is a wonderful achievement, and we’re so proud of the hard work, dedication, and positive attitude that helped make it happen. We wish Tristan all the best as he begins this new chapter and look forward to seeing all the accomplishments and successes that lie ahead.

Here’s to new adventures, new skills, and new opportunities! 👏💙

06/03/2026

Okotoks Win of the Week

This week’s Win of the Week celebrates Kathleen and her dedication to learning!

Kathleen has been spending time learning about Indigenous culture and traditions and recently created an information board to share what she has learned. Her curiosity, commitment, and enthusiasm for expanding her knowledge have been wonderful to see.

We are proud of Kathleen for embracing new learning opportunities and for sharing her knowledge with others. Great work, Kathleen! 👏🍁

06/02/2026

Yesterday marked 46 years of FAIM!

Since 1980, FAIM has been supporting adults with developmental disabilities to live, work, and thrive in the communities they call home. What began 46 years ago has grown into an organization that supports nearly 200 individuals across Okotoks, High River, Strathmore, and Airdrie.

To our clients, families, staff, volunteers, donors, community partners, and supporters—thank you for being part of our journey. Together, we continue to build communities where everyone belongs.

Happy 46th Anniversary, FAIM! 💙

06/02/2026

🌧️⛳ Mother Nature had other plans!

Due to the recent rain, the Chamber Charity Golf Tournament has been rescheduled to June 22.

FAIM is excited to be participating as a hole sponsor and will have a table set up where golfers can support FAIM by making a $10 donation and challenging a friend to a game of Connect 4 while they wait to tee off on the next hole.

Check out the details below (just the date has changed)—we’re looking forward to a fantastic day of golf, community, and fun! 💙🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️

Okotoks and District Chamber of Commerce
High River Chamber of Commerce

06/02/2026

We’re so proud of Connor and all he’s accomplishing! Congratulations on being featured in the Rotary Employment Partnership E-Blast and on your success at Highwood Golf. ⛳👏