2026 Inclusion Alberta Family Conference

Friday night, from 7pm – 10pm, Inclusion Alberta hosts its annual President’s Reception. Join us as we honour individuals and organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Many find the President’s Reception to be an inspiring celebration of community inclusion.

Hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar available. Child care is not available during the President's Reception.

All Conference participants are invited to join us for the President's Reception. Please add it to your schedule if you plan on attending.

Inclusion Alberta is linked with local family advocacy associations across the province. The following associations are extending an invitation to you to come meet them today: Inclusion Calgary, Inclusion Edmonton Region, Inclusion Foothills, Inclusion Grande Prairie, Inclusion Lethbridge, Inclusion Lloydminster, Inclusion Medicine Hat, Inclusion St. Paul, and Inclusion Wetaskiwin. They will be in Room 6 at 4:45pm. They invite you to drop by for a few minutes to meet them. Families in some communities not on that list are wanting to form new groups and plan to be there too. If you live in a community not on that list, please drop by and we will try to connect you with others from your region. Relationships with experienced families can be a source a source of practical advice and of courage to continue pursuing an inclusive life.

Join us on Saturday evening from 7pm - 11pm in the Fantasyland Hotel Ballroom for a fun and casual celebration for family members of all ages! A DJ will be playing party favourites and even if you don’t like to dance, it’s an opportunity for Conference-goers to connect, celebrate and enjoy some snacks. There will be entertainment for children (including face painting and the famous ‘freeze-dance’ and ‘limbo’), but please note that parents are responsible for their supervision – Child Care and Teen Club are not provided.

Dinner will NOT be provided but snacks, finger foods and soft drinks will be available along with a cash bar. For dinner, there are numerous restaurants and food courts in the mall if you’d like something to eat before the Family Celebration Dance.

All Conference participants are invited to join us for the Family Celebration Dance. Please add it to your schedule if you plan on attending.

Thank you to Siksika Nation for sponsoring the entertainment for the Inclusion Alberta Family Dance!