Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) can help eligible adults plan, coordinate and access services to live as independently as they can in their community. The program is based on the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Services Act and Regulations.

Eligibility for PDD

  • be 16 years or older to apply and 18 years old when PDD services start

  • have a developmental disability

  • reside and plan to receive services in Alberta

  • be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

How to apply for PDD

To be eligible for PDD you must have a developmental disability from before you were 18 years old. This means you may have had a disability from birth or one happened while you were growing up. When an application is submitted a PDD caseworker will review your application, supporting documentation and talk to you to determine if you have a developmental disability as defined in the PDD Regulation. PDD requires assessments completed by a registered psychologist and may be called Psychological Assessment Report, Pyscho-Educational Assessment or Neuropsychological Assessment.

How to access services once approved for PDD
How to appeal PDD program decision

For further questions on an individuals eligibility, applications process, and PDD Policy Manual

Please reach out to Lethbridge Disability Services Second Floor, Melcor Centre, 215, 200-4 Avenue South

Phone: 403-381-5777

General Email: alss.ds-south@gov.ab.ca