Southern Alberta Community Living Association

05/30/2026

Many hands make light work! SACLA community, come join us at the Lethbridge Community Gardens (right beside the Animal Shelter) today from 10am to 12 to plant this Garden! 💛🪏🪴🫜👩‍🌾

05/22/2026

Thank you to all who participated this week in recognizing and celebrating Community Disability Service Appreciation Week. 💛

05/22/2026

Sincerest Thanks and Appreciation to the Community Disability Services Professionals across Alberta and especially in our own SACLA communiy.

We honour the dedication, integrity, and committment to your work and the valuable support you provide to adults with disabilities to live full, meaningful, and inclusive lives.

Thank you💛

SACLA Board and Leadership Team

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

Look at this crew! Representing their appreciation for Community Disability Service Professionals by wearing yellow! 💛

05/20/2026

Todays contest was "Share your Why" Jessicsa Js' why? "I do this work to empower independence right where life happens. In Mobile Supports, I meet individuals in their own homes and communities, providing the precise, tailored tools they need to live self-directed lives. Every day, I help people break barriers, build critical life skills, and confidently navigate the Lethbridge community on their own terms. Seeing the individuals I support smash goals, gain confidence, and achieve true autonomy isn’t just a job metric—it adds purpose to my life." Thank you Jessica, Nuria, Alice and Isabel for your entries and to all who participated. All participants will receive an extra draw for the grand prizes this Friday. 💛🌟

05/19/2026

Message from Keith Kristalovich, CEO SACLA

This week, we proudly celebrate Community Disability Service Professional Appreciation Week across Alberta. From May 19–22, organizations across our province are recognizing the incredible frontline professionals who support individuals with disabilities every single day - often quietly, compassio...

05/18/2026

Join us as we kick off Community Disability Services Professional Appreciation Week!
Community Disability Service Professionals — the people who help build communities where everyone can belong and thrive. Thank you for what you contribute each and every day. 💛

🌟Get ready for a week full of contests, prizes, and celebration!
🌟Tuesday Submit your Why. Why this work matters to you? Why you chose this profession?
🌟Wednesday join City Hall as it Lights up Yellow for CDSPAW! Post a pic and enter your chance to win
🌟Thursday join us at the SACLA office to celebrate!
🌟 Big prize Draw.
Submit your entries to [email protected]

05/16/2026

MEDIA ADVISORY, for immediate release:

Community Disability Services Professional Appreciation Week May 18-24, 2026

In 2024, Alberta has permanently designated the third week of May as Community Disability Services Professional Appreciation Week, following a declaration by the province’s Ministry.

This year, from May 18–24, 2026, communities across Alberta will recognize the essential work of Community Disability Services Professionals, whose expertise and dedication support Albertans with disabilities and help build inclusive communities.
The Alberta Disability Workers Association (ADWA) continues to recognize the Minister’s permanent declaration as an important step toward acknowledging the professionalism, skill, and impact of the workforce, while emphasizing the need for continued progress and long-term investment in the sector.

More than a dozen municipalities across Alberta — including Onoway, Elk Point, Brooks, Camrose, Red Deer, Cold Lake, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Airdrie, Calgary, and Edmonton — have already joined the recognition effort by passing proclamations, illuminating City Halls and local landmarks such as the Medicine Hat’s Saamis Teepee, and issuing official letters of recognition, with more communities expected to take part in the week ahead.

Direct support workers say the week helps staff feel valued and respected, boosting morale, encouraging initiative, and strengthening team effectiveness.
The annual recognition also highlights the importance of standardized competencies, professional development, and sustained support for those delivering person‑centred care across Alberta. ADWA welcomes the annual recognition to honour a skilled workforce essential to building inclusive communities. Strength from within, power from professionalism
Every day, across Alberta, Disability Service Professionals deliver high-quality, person-centered support to people with disabilities—building inclusive communities through their dedication, professionalism, and heart.

05/15/2026

We look forward to celebrating Community Disability Services Professional Appreciation week May 18-22, 2026. Stay tuned for more! 💛