There are many ways to celebrate Community Disability Service Professionals. ADWA has suggested the following themes that can be easily incorporated. Please take some time between May 22-28, 2023 to show your support and appreciation.

Yesterday began the inaugural Community Disability Service Workers Appreciation Week. Thanks to Alberta Disabilty Workers Association (ADWA) for encouraging us to send some extra appreciation! #Alberta #Disabilities #Community

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May 22-28 is Community Disability Service Professionals Appreciation Week! Join us in celebrating them, their hearts, and the important work they do. We are so proud of the Community Disability Service Professionals at Skills Society and across the province. (1/2)

How do you describe what you do as a Community Disabiltiy Services Professional?

What is your “connection” superpower as a community disability services professional?

What are the key characteristics of a community disability service worker?

What are you doing to further your career as a community disability services professional?

What’s your story community disability services professionals?

This is the last day of the very first Provincially declared CDS Professionals Appreciation Week, and while the week may be ending, our work continues. Keep sharing your appreciation and raising the profile of the profession and always remember to celebrate who we are!

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the ACDS conference, set to start on Wednesday May 31

The Alberta Disabilty Workers Association (ADWA) room at the #Impact2023 conference with all of the interactive activities was an a hit! #Impact2023#ADWA#acdsconference2023

Today, I was honoured to be appointed by Premier Smith to her Cabinet as the Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services. I look forward to taking on this role and getting to work to address the challenges facing Albertans today.

ADWA congratulates Jason Nixon on being appointed as Minister of Seniors, Community & Social Services. We look forward to our continued work in Community Disability Services and in addressing the challenges facing our workforce. alberta.ca/seniors-commun…

youtu.be/HsoE-u63sts Click the link above to watch ADWA Highlights from this year's ACDS Conference.

Congratulations to all past and present ADWA members and supporters - together we have raised awareness of the professional work of Community Disability Services in Alberta. CDS Appreciation week will be celebrated during the week that starts on the 3rd Monday of every May!