EDUCATION AND AWARENESS

ACCD is dedicated to educating individuals, organizations, legislators, schools, decision-makers and employers about disability-related issues. We aim to dispel the myths that hinder persons with disabilities from participating fully in society.
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PROJECTS AND RESEARCH

ACCD recognizes that we, as persons with disabilities, know our situations best. We interview, consult and meet with the disability community on all aspects of our projects and research.
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COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS

ACCD’s motto “Together we hold the power” reflects our commitment to dynamic partnerships with like-minded organizations and individuals. We offer an experienced, responsible and effective voice on numerous disability-related initiatives.
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SUPPORT AND REFERRAL

Every year, ACCD fields hundreds of questions about Alberta’s disability-related issues, programs and services. We do our best to respond to the questions and to refer individuals to the appropriate organization or government department.
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BURSARIES AND AWARDS

Each year, ACCD awards Education for Life bursaries, the Elsa Marie Lodewyk Memorial Bursary, the Certificate of Recognition for Academic Achievement and the Council of Canadians with Disabilities Award.
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