Alberta Council of Disability Services

Upcoming Events

A Wellbeing Agenda for the Disability Sector: What Could Happen if Wellbeing Becomes the Measure for Success? (Impact+ Webinar)

October 23, 2026

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Hosted virtually via Zoom on October 23, 2026, from 10 AM to 12 PM MT.

Session Overview

The disability sector has spent decades working to improve inclusion, rights, choice, accessibility and community participation. These achievements are important. But an important question remains: Can the lives of people with disabilities be further improved? 

Research from the World Happiness Report, Action for Happiness, the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, positive psychology and other fields points to some remarkably consistent findings: people are more likely to flourish when they have strong relationships, a sense of purpose, opportunities to contribute, good health, choice, positive daily experiences and a sense of belonging. 

Session participants will the question, “What would our organizations and sector look like if wellbeing was not simply something we hoped would happen as a result of our services, but something we deliberately designed our organizations to create?” 

Presenter

 Ryan Geake, SCOPE Society of Alberta

Fees

  • ACDS Members: $30 + GST per learner
  • ACDS Associate Members: $38 + GST per learner
  • Non-Members: $45 + GST per learner

Discount: We are offering a 10% discount for organizations registering 11 or more learners for a webinar session. Simply go to the registration page linked below, select the "Register Now" button, add 11 or more attendees (or "Tickets") during registration, and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout.

Certificate of Participation: To receive a Certificate of Participation, participants are requested to attend the webinar using the email address associated with your registration. A Certificate Request Form will be emailed to participants after the webinar sessions and will be available from November 2 to November 30. To receive a certificate, participants are requested to complete the form and select the webinar(s) attended. Certificates will be issued upon verification of  full attendance.

Registration deadline: October 14, 2026, 3 PM MT



About Impact+ Webinars                                   

The Impact+ webinars build on the insights and discussions initiated at our previous Impact conferences. Curated for professionals in the CDS sector, these sessions are designed to provide critical knowledge and practical tools to enhance effectiveness for frontline staff and middle managers, while offering valuable guidance for current and emerging leaders.

In addition to the fall Impact+ webinar series, ACDS also hosts standalone webinars throughout the year. These timely sessions respond to emerging issues, opportunities, and areas of interest in the sector, ensuring continued learning throughout the year. Register for other webinars offered here.