About Us
No matter the situation, SCOPE is committed to meeting people exactly where they are and embracing them fully.
We support all individuals with disabilities where they are at. It's what makes the organization so unique.
The SCOPE Story
SCOPE has supported individuals with developmental disabilities for over 30 years. Our core departments support children, youth, and families (Outreach), adults with mental health diagnoses (Community Support Team), and Seniors (Journeys). The Community Development department facilitates advocacy efforts (Disability Commons - formerly Disability Action Hall) and hosts the Picture This Film Festival.
Individuals served by SCOPE enjoy a flexible program and service that is customized according to their own preferences and needs. One size does not fit all, and every individual is entitled to pursue their dreams and goals on their terms. Person-centred planning is the cornerstone of SCOPE’s values and services.
SCOPE is a leader in the community of disability services, specializing in creative ways of helping individuals live full lives in a community setting regardless of their level of need. Its services are frequently sought for a smaller proportion of individuals who have had repeated unsuccessful placements or chronic hospitalization.
We believe that the best services are based in relationship; our role is to create services that work for the individual.
Our Mission
The SCOPE Society of Alberta works in alliance with people with disabilities, their families and friends, and other community members to understand problems and create solutions to personal and social justice issues.
Guiding Principles:
Support individuals to live as they choose
Use positive, kind, and caring approaches
Recognize and celebrate our diversity
Create places where people can be themselves
Support equal rights and responsibilities for everyone in our community
Promote physical, mental, economic, and emotional well-being
Listen to each other, learn from our experiences, and make changes
Be aware of power and privilege and how it affects our actions
Senior Leadership Team
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Ryan Geake
Chief Executive Officer
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Lesli Peddie
Chief Operations Officer
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Michelle Wolfe
Senior Director, Human Resources
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Carl Chala
Director, Finance
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Kosahn Dietz
Director, Housing
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Geoff Chapin
Director, Community Support Team
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Ken Hatch
Director, Community Support Team
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Daryn Hunt
Director, Community Support Team
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Shelley Murdoch
Director, Journeys Calgary
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Clare Fox
Director, Ridgestone Lodge
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Bruce Howell
Director, Community Outreach Services
Board of Directors
Cesar Cala, Co-Chair
Cynthia Chang-Christison, Director
Zara Hande, Co-Chair
Donna Mcbride, Director
Richard Rose, Treasurer
Kathy Sitter, Director
Kelly Swart-Davis, Director
Reports
See our previous Annual Reports:
Careers
See any open positions here.