The 2026 Inclusion Alberta Family Conference is a time for individuals with intellectual disabilities, their families, allies and support staff as well as those working in the disability and education fields to come together and learn from keynote speakers and other experienced families. It’s a great opportunity to deepen your knowledge and commitment to assisting children and adults with intellectual disabilities to live fully inclusive and meaningful lives in their community. The Conference is the largest and longest standing of its kind in the world and offers fully-inclusive onsite child and teen care so parents and guardians can enjoy the Conference worry-free.
The Conference features two full-day workshops on Friday:
- Families and support staff can learn practical ways to plan for an inclusive life with Janet Klees
- Educators and families can learn to use Positive Behavioural Interventions and Supports to meaningfully include children with complex needs in the class with Virginia Walker
Plus, a variety of morning and afternoon sessions to choose from on Saturday.
Session topics include:
- Inclusive education
- First Nations disability supports
- The role of siblings
- Collective action to protect and advance inclusion
- Inclusive employment
- Supported decision making
- Sustaining resilience and hope
- Advocacy
Brochures:
-Download the full conference brochure (PDF) here.
-Download the (PDF) flyer for Janet Klee's workshop 'The Life You Can Create - Roles, Relationships and Belonging' here
-Download the (PDF) flyer for Dr.Virginia Walker's workshop 'Inclusion of Students with Intellectual Disabilities - Positive Behavioural Interventions and Supports' here.
In addition to the workshops and sessions listed, the Inclusion Alberta Family Conference offers several fun opportunities for you to socialize, network and build relationships and connections with other attendees as well as speakers, including at Friday night's President's Reception and Saturday evening's Family Dance Celebration.
Ticket options: There are several individual ticket options available, for either a full Conference or single day experience. Additional attendees in a family or group are $50 per person (scroll down when purchasing tickets to check out 'additional attendee' ticket options). Discounted Early Bird ticket pricing is in effect until February 28th!
Free support person admission: Persons attending to support another registrant are not charged registration fees. Please add a 'support person' ticket if needed when ordering.
Youth for Inclusion: Youth aged 16-22, with or without disabilities, committed to social justice, action, advocacy and inclusion are invited to join us Saturday, April 18th for a full day workshop!
Tickets are $30 and lunch is provided. Space is limited so please register early.
Child care/Teen Club: Onsite fully-inclusive child care/Teen Club programming is available and can be purchased for $25/day per child. After purchasing child care/Teen Club programming, we will follow up with a detailed registration form for each child.
Hotel information: For attendees coming from out of town and needing a hotel, Inclusion Alberta has secured special Conference pricing at the Fantasyland Hotel and West Edmonton Mall Inn. For more information on these rates and reservations as well as info on other nearby hotels, please visit this link.
Grant application: Inclusion Alberta has a limited number of grants available to individuals and families to assist with costs associated with attending the conference. Grant applications are now closed.
Barrier-free Conference experience: Please contact [email protected] if you require assistance or are experiencing any barriers in attending the Inclusion Alberta Family Conference, in areas such as (but not limited to) access to technology required to register for the Conference or financial barriers limiting your ability to cover Conference fees.
Group pricing: Please contact [email protected] for group pricing inquiries.
