Generated by All in One SEO v4.8.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Universal Rehabilitation Service Agency (URSA) Serving People of All Abilities ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://ursa-rehab.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [COVID-19 Response Update March 23](https://ursa-rehab.com/covid19-update-march-23/) - First, I would like to take a moment to say THANK YOU. Thank you to our families for supporting us during this challenging time and by practicing social distancing even though this must be a very difficult thing to do right now. Thank you to our funders and community supporters for adapting and evolving to - [Covid 19- URSA Response](https://ursa-rehab.com/1253-2/) - https://ursa-rehab.com/news-events/covid-19-update/ - [Pam McGladdery, Executive Director and Brian Kaeto, Brain Injury Survivor @ Global News Calgary](https://ursa-rehab.com/pam-mcgladdery-executive-director-and-brian-kaeto-brain-injury-survivor-global-news-calgary/) - On June 11, 2019, URSA's Executive Director, Pam McGladdery together with Brian Kaeto, brain injury survivor, were on the morning show at Global News Calgary to promote the upcoming fundraising event, Brain Art 2019. You may watch the video here: https://globalnews.ca/video/5377153/brain-art-fundraiser BRAIN ART 2019 Silent Scars; Voiced Through Art ART & PHOTO SHOW Festival Hall 1215 - [2019 Brain Art is almost here!](https://ursa-rehab.com/2019-brain-art-is-almost-here/) - SAVE THE DATE! ART & PHOTO SHOW Festival Hall 1215 10 Avenue SE Thursday, June 13, 2019 6PM - 9PM (Cocktails & Appetizers served at event) This year's theme is: "Silent Scars; Voiced Though Art" Clients arts and photos will be for sale at the event. Brain Art is an initiative started by brain - [Rehab on the Mountain celebrates its 10 Years of making a difference!](https://ursa-rehab.com/rehab-on-the-mountain-celebrates-its-10-years-of-making-a-difference/) - On April 24-26, 2019, Rehab On The Mountain will be attending their 10th Annual Ski Trip in partnership with Rocky Mountain Adaptive, Dave Irwin Foundation and Sunshine Village. To make this year extra special, some of the original individuals and volunteers from the first ski trip will be attending! Staff have prepared special celebrations for - [URSA's "Cub House" Now Open!](https://ursa-rehab.com/ursas-cub-house-now-open/) - “The Cub House” – URSA’s New Home for Medically Fragile Children is now open. On Sunday, December 2, 2018, the first "Cub" moved-in. - [Thrifty Steals Backpack Drive for URSA](https://ursa-rehab.com/thrifty-steals-backpack-drive-for-ursa/) - URSA is pairing up with Thrifty Steals, an online business owned by two moms, Jenn & Amanda who are on a mission to bring you quality products at a low price. For the month of November, if you donate $20 (or more!), Thrifty Steals will use the donation to fill a backpack with necessities like - [The Cub House – URSA’s New Home for Medically Fragile Children to open in November!](https://ursa-rehab.com/the-cub-house-ursas-new-home-for-medically-fragile-children-to-open-in-november/) - We are excited to announce the opening of “The Cub House” – URSA’s New Home for Medically Fragile Children. URSA means “Bear” in astrology. This home is for medically fragile children so our Cub House name is so fitting for these little ones. The home will officially open on November 2018. - [Thank you for supporting Brain Art 2018!](https://ursa-rehab.com/join-us-for-brain-art-2018/) - Brain Art 2018 Presented by NAVIGATE Financial Group Ltd. This year URSA hosted Brain Art, our annual fundraiser, on June 8th, at Festival Hall, in Inglewood. The purpose of the event is to use art and photography as a way of creating awareness of what it means to live with a brain injury and raise - [CBC Do Crew](https://ursa-rehab.com/cbc-do-crew/) - CBC DO DREW Friday, October 27th was an incredible day! The CBC Do Crew came to our Bob Ward Group Home and did lots of painting, built in shelves and a custom storage cabinet. It was a feel good day - we couldn't have done it without the amazing volunteers/sponsors for the day! A few - [Copperfield Open House](https://ursa-rehab.com/copperfield-open-house/) - On September 14th, URSA held an Open House for our Copperfield home. We celebrated the hard work put into building this incredible 6 bedroom home, the amazing clients who now call this place home and the dedication and support from families and staff. This home would not be possible without the love and passion put - [First Calgary](https://ursa-rehab.com/first-calgary/) - On September 13th, 2017, we had a great group of volunteers from First Calgary Financial take on different projects in our Admnistration building for our Brain Injury Services Day Program. We are truly greateful for the generous support from Community Partners like First Calgary. - [Lowes Work Crew](https://ursa-rehab.com/lowes-work-crew/) - Lowes Hero Makeover Day On August 18th, 2017, employees from Lowes Signal Hill volunteered with URSA for Lowes Hero Project. Lowes volunteers painted, set up new furniture and put together a beautiful patio oasis for URSA clients. We love when the Community chooses to partner with URSA. Thank you Lowes Signal Hill for volunteering with - [Brain Art 2017](https://ursa-rehab.com/brain-art-2017-2/) - URSA’s fourth annual Brain Art Fundraiser was incredible! The clients were thrilled to show off their masterpieces. This year, we were lucky enough to have two-time Grey Cup Champion and Calgary Stampeder Legend, Jon Cornish as our guest speaker. He gave an inspirational speech about brain injuries and shared with us how he was once - [Rehab on the Mountain 2017!](https://ursa-rehab.com/rehab-on-the-mountain-2017/) - Another successful trip with the Rehab on the Mountain Group! Most of our URSA clients had gone before and were very much excited to challenge themselves with new tricks and see if they remembered what they had learned last year. Many were surprised how much they did remember and how much was just muscle memory - [Super-Fly Apparel](https://ursa-rehab.com/super-fly-apparel/) - URSA was fortunate to work with Super-Fly Apparel in February. Super-Fly Apparel is creating outerwear that is contemporary and suitable for individuals of all abilities. Super-Fly Apparel was developed to bring awareness to the everyday activities people with disabilities are challenged with. URSA would - [Coming this Summer...Brain Art 2017](https://ursa-rehab.com/brain-art-2017/) - Save the Date! Thursday, June 8th, 2017, URSA will be hosting the fourth annual Brain Art Event at Fort Calgary Historic Park. Our brain injury survivors started Brain Art in 2014. Through paint and photography, the artist can express what it's like living with a brain injury. The artists will be selling their pieces and - [Thank you Talisman Volunteers!](https://ursa-rehab.com/thank-you-talisman-volunteers/) - Nothing like a fresh coat of paint to brighten a room, lift a mood or bring a smile to someone's face. On November 5, 2014, the Talisman Centre offered up several volunteers to help paint the walls of Camp URSA, as well as re-do some client rooms at our Retreat Centre! URSA would like to say - [It's official: URSA is the proud owner of our Copperfield home!](https://ursa-rehab.com/its-official-ursa-is-the-proud-owner-of-our-copperfield-home/) - Our plot of land was chosen and donated by Hopewell Residential in November 2012 with groundbreaking and construction starting on May 13, 2014. Development continued until July 2015 when we celebrated our possession day on July 10, 2015. The home is now full with five permanent clients and one space for adult respite. Thank you - [Thank you Stampede City Kinsmen!](https://ursa-rehab.com/thank-you-stampede-city-kinsmen/) - URSA received the Community Hero Award from the service club in recognition of our work in the community. We are truly honored by the award and are excited to continue working closely with the Kinsmen on upcoming URSA projects. - [Brain Art Gala 2016 a Success!](https://ursa-rehab.com/brain-art-gala-2016/) - URSA’s latest fundraising event, Brain Art, was a major success! Thank you to our staff, clients, and supporters for helping us with this fantastic new fundraising experience. We laughed, cried, ate a ton of delicious food, and raised money for URSA programs, including art therapy! Thank you to our sponsors: EBI Group Benefits, CB Medical, - [Reach for the Stars Raises Over $130,000](https://ursa-rehab.com/reach-for-the-stars-raises-over-130000/) - Thank you! Reach for the Stars with Colonel Chris Hadfield With your help we raised over $130,000 URSA's Reach for the Stars gala was a huge success! Thank you to our supporters, sponsors, donors, friends and family for helping make this event possible. We look forward to seeing you all again at our next big fundraising - [CFEP for Inglewood!](https://ursa-rehab.com/cfep-for-inglewood/) - Thank you to the office of MLA Joe Ceci for presenting URSA with a CFEP check for our Inglewood Home! - ["The Giving Day" with HBC and URSA](https://ursa-rehab.com/the-giving-day-with-hbc-and-ursa/) - On April 2, 2015, URSA is partnering with the Hudson's Bay Company at Chinook Mall in Calgary for a special, Canada-wide shopping event called "The Giving Day". A full day of discounted shopping means that all proceeds of ticket sales (when ticket bought through URSA) go toward the wonderful programs URSA runs. - [The Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel Returns](https://ursa-rehab.com/the-calgary-marriott-downtown-hotel-returns/) - On May 27th, the Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel planted new flowers and did yard work for two group homes, as well as painted the foyers of two other group homes. Everything was left colourful and fresh for URSA clients and staff. Thank you for supporting us and making our spaces extra summer-y. - [Big thanks to ADT Security Services!](https://ursa-rehab.com/big-thanks-to-adt-security-services/) - On May 9th, as part of their company's "Day of Caring", ADT Security Services chose to volunteer their time at two of our group homes. Taking care of wallpaper removal, prep and the painting of living rooms and client bedrooms, they worked long hours but with a lot of enthusiasm and effort, did a great job! Thank - [URSA Car Wash](https://ursa-rehab.com/ursa-car-wash/) - On April 20th and 21st, the SCLS team vacuumed, scrubbed and polished several vehicles, making them look as good as new! All money raised will go towards the SLCS' Brain Art program. - [The Marriott Paints!](https://ursa-rehab.com/the-marriott-paints/) - On April 10th, 2015, The Calgary Marriott Downtown participated in an URSA "While You were Out" when their volunteers came to one of our group homes to patch, paint and personalize some of the spaces used by clients and staff. They worked fast and did a beautiful job. URSA thanks the Marriott for sharing in this - [Building Community with Lowe's](https://ursa-rehab.com/building-community-with-lowes/) - For the entire month of March, Lowe’s (Sunridge) raised money on behalf of URSA as part of their Lowe’s Canada Heroes campaign which supports local community improvement projects. Through the sale of paper pagodas and money collected at the cashier tills, which were then matched by the corporation, $5,200 was raised. We want to send - [URSA’s New Copperfield Home!](https://ursa-rehab.com/ursas-new-copperfield-home/) - We are excited to announce the near completition of the construction portion of our latest barrier free home in Calgary’s southeast community - Copperfield! URSA has partnered with Hopewell Residential Communities to build a state-of-the-art wheelchair accessible home. URSA offers services to adults and children with developmental disabilities and brain injury survivors. We broke ground in - [Camp URSA Continues to Win Awards!](https://ursa-rehab.com/camp-ursa-continues-to-win-awards/) - We have won the PDD Community Leadership Award for the Calgary Region! We will be heading to Edmonton for the Provincial awards in September! - [CAMP URSA is turning 5!](https://ursa-rehab.com/camp-ursa-is-turning-5/) - Come out and celebrate our 5th Anniversary with us this Saturday September 20th, 2014. Open house is from 12pm-2pm. Join us by our campfire for lunch! Take a tour today! ## Pages - [Career Opportunities](https://ursa-rehab.com/about/career-opportunities/) - Join our team We would love to have you be a part of something amazing and join the URSA family! Frontline Opportunities Licenced Practical Nurse The Licensed Practical Nurse reports to the Program Coordinator and is responsible for the assessment of individual needs and the general care of the individuals within a 24-hour Wholistic - [URSA Retreat Centre](https://ursa-rehab.com/https-www-ursaretreatcentre-com/) - Take a break from the bustling city and visit the URSA Retreat Centre. Nestled in 18 acres of truly Albertan streams, trees and wildlife it is a place that welcomes us all. The buildings and land were obtained in 2009 by Universal Rehabilitation Service Agency (URSA) with a single purpose: to create a retreat space - [News & Events](https://ursa-rehab.com/news-events-2/) - 🧠 Brain Injury Awareness Month: Understanding the Reality Behind the Impact Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Each June, Brain Injury Awareness Month invites us to take a closer look at the realities of living with a brain injury, and to better understand the experiences of individuals, families, and communities affected every day. Brain injury can happen - [Thank You!](https://ursa-rehab.com/airdrie-day-form-thank-you/) - Thank you for your interest! We can’t wait to connect with you and share more about URSA Airdrie. Someone from our team will be in touch soon. - [Airdrie Program](https://ursa-rehab.com/airdrie-day-program/) - Welcome to URSA’s Airdrie Location! Interested in programs and supports available in Airdrie? Share your contact information and we’ll connect with you. We are excited to bring our services and programs to Airdrie and the surrounding area. Below, we have some frequently asked questions to help you learn more about our new location and how - [Why donate to URSA?](https://ursa-rehab.com/about/donate/) - URSA is a non-profit charitable organization incorporated in Calgary in 1985, that supports over 300 individuals each year and we strive to provide the best home environment necessary for community-based rehabilitation for the individuals who are a part of our services. While we have stable funding in place to support the agency operations, we rely on - [Airdrie Slice Wars](https://ursa-rehab.com/airdrie-slice-wars/) - Slice Wars Airdrie Vote with Your Taste Buds. Support Your Community. Slice Wars is a community pizza competition where local Airdrie pizza shops go head‑to‑head with a feature slice, and you help decide the winner, just by eating pizza. Every slice supports URSA (Universal Rehabilitation Service Agency) and helps fund programs that empower individuals with - [URSA Christmas Cards](https://ursa-rehab.com/ursa-christmas-cards/) - Alternatively, email Amber Townsley at amber.townsley@ursa-rehab.com to place your order. Cards will be available for pickup at one of two locations: URSA Airdrie #104, 2890 Kingsview Blvd SE Airdrie, AB T4A 0E1 or Administration Office 808 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB Are you a business or vendor interested in purchasing cards for your customers? Reach - [References & Affiliates](https://ursa-rehab.com/references-affiliates/) - Useful Links Access Calgary- Calgary Transit Access Every year, Calgary Transit Access provides over one million trips to nearly 15,000 Calgarians that cannot use Calgary Transit services due to a disability. We work with our customers to determine eligibility, book trips and coordinate their pickup and drop off. Action Hall - [Walkthrough Test Form](https://ursa-rehab.com/walkthrough-test-form/) - [Wholistic Day Programs](https://ursa-rehab.com/developmental-disability-services/wholistic-day-programs/) - URSA offers a variety of day programs for individuals with developmental disabilities, designed to meet their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. We take a team approach, involving individuals, their families, guardians, and staff in all decisions. Our programs focus on recreation, skill development, and social connections. With flexible scheduling, participants can enjoy activities throughout the - [Donation Canada Helps](https://ursa-rehab.com/donation-canada-helps/) - [Volunteer](https://ursa-rehab.com/about/volunteer/) - Supporting URSA is helping clients live life to the fullest. Together with our community, we are changing people’s lives. This is a wonderful experience not only for the individuals we serve, but for staff and volunteers as well. Group Volunteering Almost all URSA clients are on AISH (Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped) and do - [FAQ](https://ursa-rehab.com/about/faq/) - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Do you have questions about URSA and our employment opportunities? Here is a list of frequently asked questions that can help. If your question is not listed, please contact us. Where are your locations? Where are you located? We proudly offer over 25 programs across Calgary, with our main office - [News & Events](https://ursa-rehab.com/news-events-2-2/) - Serving People of All Abilities - News & Events - [News & Events](https://ursa-rehab.com/news-events/) - Message from Pam McGladdery, CEO Video for Individuals Video for Staff URSA Videos URSA Is... 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This program is designed to provide an equal partnership between the client, their family and/or support system and - [Brain Injury Services Day Program](https://ursa-rehab.com/brain-injury-services/day-program/) - Brain Injury Services Day Program is a non-traditional day program that offers adult brain injury survivors life skills training, recreation and leisure opportunities. BIS Day Program is facility-based in Easy Street and community-based at locations throughout Calgary, or in the individual’s home. A comprehensive team of brain injury service professionals and support staff work in - [COVID-19 UPDATE](https://ursa-rehab.com/news-events-2/covid-19-update/) - The coronavirus outbreak has led to significant levels of uncertainty for everyone. URSA is working diligently to ensure that we are here, connected and ready to navigate this together. Like you, we've been staying current on the latest news and how it's impacting our programs. We began enacting a critical response to the global pandemic - [About](https://ursa-rehab.com/about/about/) - Mission To develop and provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to attain a personal level of achievement and excellence in life! Vision To provide an excellent service to individuals and their families to maximize quality of life in a "wholistic" manner. Who We Are Since 1985, Universal Rehabilitation Service Agency, URSA, has been a Calgary - [Our Services](https://ursa-rehab.com/about/our-services/) - Developmental Disability Services URSA provides 24 hour service to individuals living with developmental disabilities. Programs focus on assisting individuals with meeting their personal goals, in both their home and community settings. URSA also has an adult respite space. Indigenous Services Kootenay Lodge is a vital supported housing program serving the most vulnerable and at-risk indigenous people. - [-home: top](https://ursa-rehab.com/home-top/) - Helping loved ones achieve personal levels of success Welcome to the Universal Rehabilitation Service Agency (URSA), where we serve people of all abilities in a daring, caring and sharing way. Find Out More - [Brain Injury Fast Facts](https://ursa-rehab.com/fast-facts/) - An estimated 1.3 million Canadians are living with an acquired brain injury Over 160,000 Canadians sustain a brain injury each year, which is roughly 465 people daily, or one person injured every 3 minutes The highest incidence of traumatic brain injury are men aged 16-24. Men experience brain injury twice as often as women. - [Easy Street](https://ursa-rehab.com/brain-injury-services/easy-street/) - Living with a brain injury changes everything and requires many to relearn everyday living skills. URSA created Easy Street to help brain injury survivors learn these skills in a safe and realistic environment. Easy Street is a life-sized replica of a city street, complete with shops, vehicles and a bank. In this safe and secure - [Children's Services](https://ursa-rehab.com/specialized-services/childrens-services/) - URSA strongly believes that individuals of all abilities thrive in a community setting, versus institutional living. Similar to our other residential homes, URSA’s Children's home focuses on medically complex and fragile children and youth. This dedicated service was created for the delicate and unique needs of children with disabilities. URSA specializes in care for children and - [Indigenous Services](https://ursa-rehab.com/specialized-services/indigenous-services/) - URSA strongly believes that individuals of all abilities thrive in a community setting, versus institutional living. While similar to our other residential homes URSA’s Kootenay Lodge is designed to provide safe, supported, community-based housing for homeless, at-risk, Indigenous people with disabilities. This is a true home for individuals promoting safety, growth, learning, and happiness. The - [Assessment and Customized Programs](https://ursa-rehab.com/specialized-services/assessment-customized-programs/) - Client services at URSA are thoroughly customized and adapted to meet individual needs. This is accomplished either directly through URSA or in combination with URSA and additional community resources. Through the customization process, the objectives remain clear and defined, a fulfilling and rewarding quality of life, participation and involvement in the community. Client empowerment is - [Residential Services](https://ursa-rehab.com/developmental-disability-services/residential-services/) - URSA strongly believes that individuals of all abilities thrive in a community setting, versus institutional living. Our residential services are true homes for our individuals promoting safety, growth, learning, and happiness. URSA has many residences throughout the city of Calgary, all of which are homes to the individuals who live there. Our homes are staffed 24/7 - [What People Are Saying](https://ursa-rehab.com/testimonials/) - Brain Art feature artist Hillary shares her story: https://youtu.be/g7paPew6puA Written Testimonials Professional Testimonials - [About](https://ursa-rehab.com/about/) - Placeholder page only. Do not enter content here. - [Brain Injury Services](https://ursa-rehab.com/brain-injury-services/) - Placeholder only. 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Working together with the wonderful URSA staff, we manage many of the medical supplies of their clients. URSA has always provided outstanding service to their clients and continually strives to improve their services and facilities. I have a fair amount of interaction - [Marshall Drugs](https://ursa-rehab.com/testimonial/marshall-drugs/) - Marshall's Prescription Center is proud to be a partner with URSA for over 25 years. Working together we assist in the medication and clinical needs of the clients URSA serves. - [Mother of child at URSA’s Children’s Home](https://ursa-rehab.com/testimonial/mother-of-child-at-ursas-childrens-home-3/) - Thank-you for all that you do. - [Bev, wife of client in Residential Services](https://ursa-rehab.com/testimonial/bev-wife-of-client-in-residential-services/) - He is in good hands. - [Mother of child at URSA’s Children’s Home](https://ursa-rehab.com/testimonial/mother-of-child-at-ursas-childrens-home/) - Thanks so very much for your kind words, care of our precious boy has truly been a collaboration from everyone over the past four years. Couldn't have gotten through it without the support and reassurance of knowing he's in excellent hands at URSA. - [Mother of child at URSA’s Children’s Home](https://ursa-rehab.com/testimonial/mother-of-child-at-ursas-childrens-home-2/) - Thank you for having Miss Penny this past weekend. She was in a wonderful mood all the way home and we had plenty of giggles and smile for a good hour after she came home. This is incredibly special for us. - [Parents of child at URSA’s Children’s Home](https://ursa-rehab.com/testimonial/parents-of-child-at-ursas-childrens-home/) - Please pass on a big thank you to all of the staff and for hosting Sean’s birthday party yesterday! It was a great success and we are so thankful for all of the work everyone put in with regards to the decorations, food, and clean up! It's also such a treat to just enjoy Sean - [Copperfield Resident](https://ursa-rehab.com/testimonial/copperfield-resident/) - URSA is the BEST Agency and truly cares and loves the clients. I have been welcomed with open arms and am extremely happy to be with URSA. - [Parents of client in Residential Services](https://ursa-rehab.com/testimonial/parents-of-client-in-residential-services/) - Before URSA, we did not know that there were people who could care for our daughter as well as we could. - [Parents of respite client](https://ursa-rehab.com/testimonial/parents-of-respite-client/) - URSA has a professional and experienced team working with kids like our son. ## Categories - [URSA News](https://ursa-rehab.com/category/ursa-news/) - [Written](https://ursa-rehab.com/category/written/) - [Professional](https://ursa-rehab.com/category/professional/)