Creating a Home

Creating a Home

Home is more than a roof overhead—it’s the place where we feel safe, shape our identity, and experience belonging. For people with intellectual disabilities, having a home of their own is just as essential as it is for anyone else. Yet, rising housing costs and the default reliance on group living often makes it challenging to imagine other possibilities.

In this session, we’ll explore practical and creative approaches to making a home of one’s own possible. Families, individuals and FMS staff will gain tools and strategies to design individualized support, consider affordable and inclusive housing options, and envision homes that truly reflect personal choice, stage of life, and individuality. Together, we’ll look at how to move beyond traditional models and make “home” a reality.

Key takeaways:

• Visioning and planning for a suitable home for your loved one

• Using individualized funding (FMS) to create tailored home supports

• Exploring creative and affordable housing strategies in today’s economy

• Building networks of support for long-term stability in community

Workshop Presenters: Director of Advocacy, Catherine Oakleaf and guest speakers

Date: May 30th, 2026

Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm

Location: Inglewood Community Association Hall, 1740 24 Ave SE, Calgary AB

Families, Self-Advocates, and FMS Staff are welcome to attend.

Pizza lunch and refreshments will be provided.

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Host or Publisher Inclusion Alberta