Understanding Disability Resources and Supports.

Finding the right disability support can sometimes feel overwhelming. There are many organizations and services available, but they have different eligibility, requirements, and funding models, and way of accessing their programs.

Community Disability Organizations and Free Services

There are many organizations that provide services to people with disabilities without requiring Persons with Development Disability (PDD) funding. These community organizations offer accessible programs, resources, advocacy, recreation, education, employment assistance, etc.

Some organizations provide services that can be funded through Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD). These organizations may offer supports such as community access, employment support, life skills, residential services, recreation, social opportunities, and other individualized supports.

Access to these services may depend on whether an individual is eligible for PDD and whether the particular service can be covered through their PDD funding and individual support plan.

Find Funding

Government assistance is available to people with disabilities.

Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped provides financial and health benefits for eligible Albertans with a severe disability that is permanent and prevents employment.

Disability Tax Credit helps reduce the income tax that people with physical or mental impairments, or their supporting family members, may have to pay.

Alberta Disability Assistance Program provides financial, health and employment supports to Albertans with severe disabilities who are able to work.

Canadian Disability Benefit provides direct financial support to people with disabilities who are between 18 & 64 years old, must have been approved for Disability Tax Credit.