Lasting Success
A purpose-driven history
Celebrate the story behind the people and programs of Chrysalis.
Brighter future
A better tomorrow starts today
Our Vision
Where people with disabilities are accepted by and included in society for their ability to contribute. And where they have the same rights and privileges as all citizens.
Our Mission
Providing personalized services for adults 18 years and older for empowering individuals with disabilities and accomplishing their employment, volunteer, and recreational goals.
Our Clients
Serving adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities across Alberta to thrive in their personal and professional lives.
Driven by values
Community. Abilities. Respect. Empowerment. Social Networks.
Growth Mindset
Where it all began
Our story begins in 1968 when the Industrial Research and Training Centre (IRTC) was created, a first of its kind agency that trained adults with developmental disabilities to produce manufactured goods. IRTC was an empowering alternative for individuals who no longer wanted to stay in school or be inactive at home. After four years, IRTC became the Western Industrial Research and Training Centre (WIRTC), a non-profit society operated by a volunteer Board of Directors. WIRTC evolved into Chrysalis in 1992.
Qualitative Outcomes
Imaginations take off with change, growth, and opportunity.
Measurable Outcomes
Better community.
Better you.
Chrysalis has undergone many changes, most notably adopting Human Centered Design (HCD) as a service delivery model in 2018.
Quantitative outcomes
A short history of progress
INCLUSION AWARENESS
Chrysalis.
56 years and still smiling.
