Our History
Inclusion Foothills has been helping families and individuals with all disabilities for over 26 years in their pursuit of the ordinary.
Two Decades and Counting & Milestones Along the Way
Like the families and individuals we serve, our path to arriving where we are today has been filled with highs and lows. We are grateful to have many more moments of celebration than hurdles to overcome. There will always be more work to do in helping more people lead inclusive lives.
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6 Foothills families believed they could influence their communities to invite those with any or all special needs to be included in normal life
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Inclusive Education Partnership founded
Families meet with community stakeholders to address inclusion in the Foothills School Division #38
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The first Logo, still inspiring our logo today, was designed and donated by Brian Zelt
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The first office space opens within the FFAS (Foothills Fetal Alcohol Society) High River office
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Office moves to the Macleod Trail, High River location
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Okotoks Safeway and Safeway Foundation's We Care campaign raises $10,572
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Support services expanded to families in the MD of Willow Creek
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Transition Planning program begins, preparing teenagers' transition to adulthood. Impacts 100s of youth over the years
First Leather ‘n’ Chaps … Ridin' for Inclusion Foothills Poker Rally
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Inclusion Foothills serving 67 families
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Inclusion Foothills moves to our current location on 123 4th Ave SW High River
Losing everything in the June flood combined with the economic downturn made 2013 a devasting year
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20 years of helping families coincides with five years of rebuilding, recovering, and rising above the impact flood and downturn.
In Pursuit of the Ordinary ... A Journey to an Inclusive Alberta, our Canada 150 Legacy Project, is published
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Inclusion Foothills, better representing our work founded in creating inclusive communities.
Support services extend to families in Vulcan County.The In Pursuit of the Ordinary organization video launched at the IF Only Thereon Fleury event
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The Board sets our future direction with a new Vision, new Mission, and Strategic Plan to go with our new name.
Final Leather ‘n’ Chaps… Ridin for Inclusion Foothills Poker Rally.
The numbers continue to grow:
serving over 1115 families and 3538 individuals
partnering with 4 school divisions
partnering with numerous industries, businesses and non-profits
Together, We're Making a Difference
The dream of ordinary, meaningful lives for all began with six families in 1998. More than two decades later, the need for supporting individuals and families in leading an inclusive life has never been greater. While we have come a long way, we remain focused on expanding to the many more we can assist.
IN 2025 WE HELPED:
96
new families
1, 442
total families
4,360
HELP US HELP MORE FAMILIES
individuals