What is CAAN?

CAAN stands for Central Alberta Advocacy Network.  CAAN consists of adults with disabilities in Self Advocate groups from across the central region of Alberta.  Current members from the central region include:

• Wetaskiwin
• Horizons Hurricanes
• Catholic Social Services (CSS) Star Gazers
• Lacombe
• Lacombe Action Group
• Wainwright
• Red Deer
• Catholic Social Services (CSS) Community Connections
• Central Alberta Residence Society (CARS) / Leadership and Advocacy Council (LA Council)
• Michener Centre
• Catholic Social Services (CSS) Cheetahs
• Drumheller
• Meteorites
• Innisfail
• PROS

Objectives

Global

• Develop a promotional plan including the CAAN Facebook page, updating brochures, and creating business cards.

Regional

• Create a stronger network for self-advocates in the central region
• Research other self-advocate groups
• Provide opportunity for presentations about CAAN

Personal

• Continue moving towards greater independence
• Developing self-confidence through mentoring
• Practising Self-Advocacy skills at the quarterly meetings

The quarterly CAAN meetings are hosted in Red Deer at the Michener Center every March, June, and November.  The September meeting is replaced each year with a fall leadership retreat that members of CAAN are invited to attend as well as being open to any adult with disabilities to attend.

Registration forms are available for anyone wishing to attend, and can be requested.  The retreat has been held at a variety of campgrounds in the central region over the years.  This years retreat will be held at the Deer Valley Meadows Campground.

If you or someone you know wants t0:

• Have Fun
• Meet Other Self-Advocates
• Become A Leader In Your Community
•  Learn About Self-Advocacy
• Feel Good About Yourself

then Contact Us at:

Phone: (780) 352-6096       Fax: (780) 352-3054,

Email: caan@horizonscentre.com  or

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