· There are 32 organizations providing service to 2700 adults in Calgary (not to mention the many child-focused organizations) and there is a shortage of educated and experienced workers.
· 103 applicants were on the wait list to get into the Disability Studies program for this 2013/2014 school year
· Premier Alison Redford recently made changes in funding in the disabilities sector which put an emphasis on training, funding and retaining workers.
· Disability services’ training is limited in Alberta, and MRU has provided the only two-year, credentialed program in the province.