Simple Tips
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Keep it to 30–60 seconds
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Speak from your experience
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Focus on timing—why waiting matters
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Share only what you’re comfortable with
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Take a deep breath before and after - it’s hard to talk about something so important, but it can make a difference
These small conversations add up. When MLAs hear the same message from families across Alberta, it creates pressure to act.
Connect with your MLA this summer
Make sure that you sign up to stay informed of actions we plan to launch in the near future.
To take action today, you can:
Summer is one of the easiest times to connect with your MLA. You’ll often find them at:
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Canada Day celebrations
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Calgary Stampede events
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Community BBQs and festivals
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Local town halls and drop-in events
These are informal, accessible opportunities to have a quick conversation about FSCD—and why delays can’t continue.
Take Action
Why it matters
MLAs don’t always hear directly from families about FSCD delays.
When you speak up, you help make those realities visible—and harder to ignore.
What To Say
You don’t need to be formal. Keep it brief and direct:
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“Families are waiting years for FSCD support.”
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“Children are missing critical developmental windows.”
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“We need timely access to support—these years matter most.”
Every conversation counts.
If you want, you can add:
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How long you’ve been waiting
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What the delay means for your child or family
Spread The Word
✅ Step 1: Download an Image
Choose one of the graphics below that resonates with your story or values and download it to your device.
✅ Step 2: Post on Your Social Media
Share the image on:
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✅ Step 3: Highlight and Copy & Customize a Caption
Pick one of the captions and personalize it if you can—your voice matters.
✅ Step 4: Tag & Amplify
To help spread the message:
Tag @KidsCantWaitAB (if applicable)
Use campaign hashtags (e.g., #KidsCantWaitAB #ActNowForKids #ABDisabilitySupport)
Tag your MLA
You can help grow this movement—please share our information with your friends, family, and community, and ask them to join our email list and follow us on social media. You can also download a printable poster to display in your office, community spaces, or doctor’s or therapist's office.
Just a few years ago, families could apply to FSCD and receive support in just a few months. Now, most families are waiting YEARS. These early years are critical—child development won’t wait. Join me in speaking up and taking action because delays aren’t an option: kidscantwaitab.ca
Our family has been waiting _____ years/months for support from FSCD. [Child’s Name]’s development won’t wait though, and every day without support is a lost opportunity.
Join me in speaking up for Alberta’s children with disabilities: kidscantwaitab.ca
Long waits aren’t an option when it comes to child development.
Join me in speaking up and taking action to support Alberta’s children with disabilities and their families: kidscantwaitab.ca
Early years of child development matter the most, and families shouldn’t have to wait years for support. I’m speaking up and taking action for Alberta’s children with disabilities. Please join me: kidscantwaitab.ca
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Take 20 Seconds to Email Your MLA
The form below is for families waiting for FSCD support to email their MLA.
If you’re an ally or professional wanting to write a letter, click here for a version not written from the perspective of a family who requires FSCD:
If you’re a family who have benefited from FSCD, now or in the past, click here to send a letter to your MLA from that perspective:
Sign Up
Families across Alberta are coming together to ensure children with disabilities get the supports they need—when they need them.
Sign up for our email newsletter to:
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Stay informed about what’s happening with FSCD
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Receive updates on advocacy efforts and progress
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Learn about opportunities to take action (like contacting your MLA or sharing your story)
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Connect with other families and allies across the province
You can be as involved as you want—whether that’s staying informed or taking action. Anyone who believes children shouldn’t have to wait for support can sign up.
Join the movement
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Your information is used only to:
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Share updates and ways to take action
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Better understand families’ experiences
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