Vision

 Our vision is to make each day the best possible day for people living with and affected by ALS. We achieve our vision by providing support, facilitating the provision of care, promoting awareness, helping find a cure and advocating for change." 

Values

 RESPECT - We treat everyone as people first and foremost and respect their rights and responsibilities.

CARING - We show compassion. We help those in need and avoid harming others.

SERVICE - We are involved in efforts to serve the needs of people affected by ALS without the motive of personal gain. We provide services in a fair and equitable manner.

ACCOUNTABILITY - We are responsible for our decisions and actions on behalf of the society. We demonstrate due diligence in fulfilling our commitments to our members, their families, and friends, volunteers, funders, and all others who provide support to our members. We are committed to the continuous improvement of our Society for the betterment of our members.

PASSION - We demonstrate a strong, emotional enthusiasm in our endeavours to make a positive difference in the lives of people affected by ALS. We communicate this enthusiasm to others in an attempt to encourage others to share in our vision.

QUALITY OF LIFE - We endeavour to ensure that all people in Alberta with ALS are afforded the highest level of support and services.

What does the ALS Society of Alberta do?

The ALS Society of Alberta is dedicated to making everyday the best possible day for people with ALS.

Information, Referral and Home Visits: Individuals with ALS and their families are provided with information about ALS, and the services that are available. They are also provided with help in navigating through the health care system and in accessing equipment and services in a timely fashion. Staff members conduct home visits to provide information and support, and stay in touch by phone and E-mail.

Equipment and Assistive Technology: Mobility devices such as power wheel chairs and scooters, and communication equipment such as laptop computers and electronic speech devices, give freedom of movement to the paralysed, and a voice to the silent. These items, as well as things such as hospital beds and lifts are all things that a person with ALS will need during the course of the disease. ALS is a rapidly progressive disease and individuals cannot afford to wait for the equipment they need. The ALS Society provides equipment, works with families and insurance companies to facilitate the funding of equipment, and makes up any funding shortfall. The society maintains a pool of equipment so that the right piece of equipment may be available immediately.

Support Groups: The ALS Society believes that by sharing the frustrations, fears, and inspirations of individuals and family members, barriers of isolation and loneliness can be broken. Bringing individuals with ALS together provides an opportunity for them to help and support each other.

Awareness and Education: To beat this disease we must make people aware of it. The society does this by publishing books, producing videos, maintaining a website, and promoting the cause at special events. The society also works with medical professionals and caregivers to make sure they know about the disease and how to deal with it.

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