Most people do not think of themselves as leaders. Yet leadership is absolutely essential, not only on an individual or family level but collectively, if we are going to have any chance of creating needed societal change. Without the capacity for sustained leadership over generations every tomorrow will mean parents, individuals with developmental disabilities and their families will repeat the same struggle for inclusion and belonging time and time again. Thus, a good and meaningful life will escape many. Inclusion Alberta, as a multi- generational organization, has created multiple avenues for leadership development, including: Family Leadership Series, Emerging Leaders, local association development and Youth for Inclusion. Together, these multiple means have enabled hundreds of families, individuals, youth and staff to discover their own leadership potential and role in collective advocacy. Come and listen to the representative voices of family members, individuals, youth and staff and be inspired as to your own capacity for leadership and potential contribution to collective action.
