Chrysalis offers personalized services designed to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities while providing meaningful opportunities for growth and community inclusion.
With services in Edmonton and Calgary, Chrysalis celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018. Our Innovative organization uses Human Centered Design as a service delivery model to create opportunities for people by designing programs and services based on individual needs and goals.
At Chrysalis, we are guided by a vision, where people with disabilities are accepted by and included in society for their ability to contribute and where these individuals have the same rights and privileges as all citizens. We provide personalized services to empower individuals with disabilities to accomplish their employment, volunteer, and recreational goals. This is our passion.
Your donations help ensure that Chrysalis can provide the highest quality programs, providing value, encouraging purpose, and discovering meaning for the individuals we serve. Should you contribute to Chrysalis, your generosity will directly benefit the individuals we serve. Your support helps write their success stories. Your support helps enrich their lives.
Inspiration, learning and assessment phase
As a signature program, Employment Services works to match the skills, talents, and abilities of people with disabilities with employers looking to hire dedicated employees to contribute to their company’s mission and success through part-time, full-time, or contract work. The program builds confidence through skill development and helps job seekers find meaningful employment.
Chrysalis employs an on-site occupational therapist (OT) who completes formalized assessments (cognitive and sensory) to support individuals as they prepare for employment. The OT can:
“When I wake up in the morning and I know I am coming to Chrysalis, my heart fills with joy knowing that I’ll be surrounded by beautiful people. Being fully present in the moment is a wonderful feeling each day.”
Donna Cardinal, Community Disability Services Practitioner (Edmonton)
“I like my job at Chrysalis because of what they do for the citizens with disabilities in Alberta.”
Paul Stuckless, Supervisor, Plastics Division (Edmonton)
“I love to work at Chrysalis because I’m proud to be part of a team that is dedicated to creating an inclusive society, where everyone is respected and engaged in a meaningful way. At Chrysalis, I believe every small thing I do with great love will make the world a better place.”
Yi Chiang, Community Relationship Coordinator (Calgary)