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

Executive meetings are held monthly and are open to the membership. General meetings held twice or more per year and an annual meeting is held in June.