Progressive Alternatives Society of Calgary (PASC) was established in 1985 to support independence, community inclusion and quality of life for people with disabilities. Developed with the input of the Calgary community and people who use our service, PASC today offers several innovative and interconnected services and initiatives.
PASC'S MISSION
Showing what is possible in the lives of people with developmental disabilities when one thinks progressively about career and community involvement.
PASC'S VALUE'S
We believe that everyone has unique skills, strengths, and talents to contribute to society.
We believe that everyone has the right to follow his or her own dreams and to be respected.
We believe in providing ethical, accountable, responsive and value-driven alternative services.
We believe in fair and equitable compensation for people's contributions.
We believe that mutual learning, acceptance and genuine relationships happen through typical everyday experiences.
PROGRESSIVE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (PES)
PES assists people in preparing for and securing employment through an exploration of their capabilities, education, interests and strengths. PES provides on-the-job consultation and support.
CREATIVE CONNECTIONS (CC)
CC supports people to achieve the life in community they want for themselves. CC provides people with the tools to get to know themselves and the resources in their community. CC connects people to people and people to opportunities.
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SOURCE (YES!)
Employment during the teen years is a right-of-passage that prepares a person for his future both in terms of what he gains in experiences and skills, and in terms of his social identity. YES! offers 15-19 year-olds with developmental disabilities the opportunity to find and maintain paid employment out of school hours.
CRISIS RETRAINING PROJECT (CRP)
This project provides assistance to people with disabilities at risk of losing their job, as well as, education for employers and co–workers, at no cost to the employer. This partnership project is funded by the Calgary Foundation.

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