Happy Holidays from Voice of Albertans with Disabilities

As 2025 draws to a close, the Board and Staff of Voice of Albertans with Disabilities (VAD) would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported our work this year.

Together, we’ve strengthened accessibility, inclusion, and empowerment for Albertans with disabilities through programs, outreach, and community partnerships. This year’s highlights include:

• Expanding our Navigator Support Services, helping more Albertans navigate AISH, ADAP, and federal benefits.
• Participated in many Resource Fairs throughout the province.
• Hosted numerous Lunch ‘N Learn Presentations in the community.
• Showed appreciaiton to our volunteers at an appreciation luncheon.
• Held our AGM and elected a new Board of Directors.
• Hosted the National AccessAbility Week Community BBQ & Silent Auction, bringing together over 60 attendees for connection and celebration.
• Delivering Disability Awareness Presentations and appointments across the province, including Indigenous and multicultural outreach initiatives for the 2025-26 Community Inclusion Project.
• Preparing for our upcoming International Day of Persons with Disabilities Resource Fair (Dec 3, 2025) — a showcase of accessibility, collaboration, and innovation.

We are truly grateful to our members, volunteers, funders, and partners who make our mission possible every day. From all of us at VAD, we wish you a joyful holiday season filled with peace, connection, and inclusion — and we look forward to continuing our work together in the New Year.

Warm regards,
The Staff and Board of Voice of Albertans with Disabilities