CanadaBuys #AB-2026-03729

Inclusive Post Secondary Education Support Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities in Alberta

This opportunity seeks service providers to deliver Inclusive Post Secondary Education (IPSE) supports for adults with developmental disabilities in Alberta. - Government Buyer: - Assisted Living and Social Services, Edmonton, Alberta - Services Requested: - Provision of IPSE supports for adults eligible for Persons with Development Disabilities (PDD) services - Services include: - Academic coursework support - Campus life engagement - Employment-related experiences - Assistance with transitions to employment and program completion - Service delivery must: - Be coordinated across 16 mainstream college and university campuses in Alberta - Be responsive to individual client goals and changing needs - Avoid duplication of existing services - Cover the academic year, summer periods, and employment transitions - No specific OEMs or vendors are named - Contract duration is 12 months - Unique Requirements: - Service must be delivered across diverse institutional environments - Emphasis on supporting transitions to employment after program completion

Description

This Request for Proposal is for the Inclusive Post Secondary Education (IPSE) initiative, which supports adults eligible for Persons with Development Disabilities (PDD) services to access and participate in post-secondary education within mainstream college and university settings. The project involves 16 post-secondary institutions that provide access and support for delivering IPSE services on their campuses. The services include engagement in academic coursework, campus life, and employment-related experiences, with a focus on supporting clients to find employment upon program completion. The scope covers support throughout the academic year, summer periods, and transitions related to employment and program completion, ensuring responsiveness to client goals and changing needs.

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