About CRSPCC

The Community Rehabilitation Service Providers Council of Calgary was founded in 1998 as a forum for service providers in the Calgary region.

Vision

A council that influences policy, decision making and quality service.

Mission

Providing leadership and support to member agencies through communication, information sharing and a strong united voice.

Purpose

To coordinate, collaborate and act as a resource consultant in the planning of services for people with disabilities.

Goals

  • To identify and address current and future needs and issues related to planning services for people with disabilities
  • To promote and support changes and improvements within the delivery system.
  • To promote coordination and collaboration amongst organizations and groups providing related services.
  • To provide and seek representation on appropriate planning bodies for the purpose of providing input to planning processes.

Objectives

  • To promote the development of a continuum of services for people with disabilities.
  • To obtain and share information relating to the service delivery system for the purpose of effective, collaborative planning.
  • To develop plans and strategies to effect change.
  • To foster educational and research efforts in the field of community services for people with disabilities.
  • To provide leadership in developing interorganizational and community linkages.

 

Benefits of Membership

  • A forum for dialogue with colleagues in Human Services.
  • An opportunity to share resources and network.
  • Sessions on important information and issues relevant to Human Services.
  • An opportunity to review information, make recommendations and develop strategies to address pertinent issues.
  • An ability to speak as one voice in advocating for better services and funding in the region.
  • Promoting community awareness of the needs of our client population.
  • Advocating and lobbying at the Provincial level.
  • Lobbying for professional training and fair compensation for Human Services employees.
  • Sharing inter-agency training resources.  

Advantages of Membership

  • Being a crucial part of one strong voice for all Service Providers in the Calgary Region.
  • Being connected to current developments within the Government of Alberta and the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Provincial and Community Boards.
  • The opportunity to address issues and make changes in the field of Disability Services.
  • The opportunity to network with others who are working in the field of Disability Services.
  • Professional development opportunities.

 

Meetings

Meetings are held monthly from 10 -12 am. The Executive meets on the same day from 9-10 am. The Annual Meeting is held in June.