Elves Special Needs Society is a private, non-profit organization that offers school, respite, and day programs for individuals of all ages with special needs such as Autism, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Down Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy.

Elves Special Needs Society was first established 52 years ago in 1973 in Edmonton, Alberta. The organization started with 3 staff and 7 children located in a room at Pineview Residence and later moved into a wing of the old Misericordia Hospital serving 30 children and their families. In late 1973, the organization was granted funding from the estate of Mr. Milton E. Elves to build a center for children with disabilities. The financial donation was further supported by a donation of land from the Government of Alberta. A variety of other donors and donations helped furnish the building and acquire specialty equipment. The Elves’ facility opened in July 1976.

Today Elves have grown to 200+ staff serving nearly 500 lear...