AISH
Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped, Alberta Human Services
Alberta’s income support program for people with a disability is below the poverty line and not providing Albertans with a living wage, experts said. Community, Seniors and Social Services Minister Jason Nixon. Photo by Greg
… READ MOREAlbertans receiving Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped up 57% The steady rise in people receiving benefits through the province’s Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program hit 75,554 in October. CBC Elise
… READ MORE‘It’s incredibly difficult for me to live life to the fullest without 24-hour home care,’ writes Alex Lytwyn. Alex Lytwyn, who lives with cerebral palsy, says he tries to do daily tasks as independently as he can.
… READ MORE“We’re fighting to be recognized as autonomous human beings that deserve dignity,” advocate says. Janet Nass and Thomas Cheesman are two members of the newly formed group, AISH Recipients In Search of Equity (ARISE).
… READ MOREAdvocates want action on law to remove barriers for people with disabilities. A passenger waits to begin her trip on a Calgary Transit Access bus on March 6, 2019. Bryan Labby, CBC Michelle Bellefontaine, CBC News Edmonton April 22,
… READ MORERemove barriers and treat us with dignity, and you’ll untap potential of people with disabilities. Chris Ryan on an icy sidewalk near his Calgary home. For somebody in a wheelchair, it’s hard to get around in one of the
… READ MOREJerry is a 53 year old father of four children. He’s independent, has a house, raised a family and his adult kids still look to him for support. Jerry recently retired as a computer programmer in 2009, and competes and coaches in
… READ MORECritics say the move won’t help people living in poverty catch up with rising costs. People like Mary Salvani, who rely on AISH benefits to cover their basic expenses, have had their benefits frozen for the past three years
… READ MORE13 advocates, known as Radical Inclusion, compiled report for U.N. committee. Roxanne Ulanicki is the lead facilitator of the Radical Inclusion report that was submitted to the United Nations on Tuesday. Submitted by Roxanne Ulanicki
… READ MOREAlberta government says recipients losing benefits are eligible for extension. Lawyer Avnish Nanda says the government is putting hundreds of marginalized young adults at a greater risk by losing the person who most closely resembles
… READ MOREProvince says young Albertans leaving program will be set up with right support. A current and former government employee in Children’s Services say adult programs don’t meet the complex needs of young adults transitioning
… READ MORE‘It was done on the backs of disabled Albertans,’ opposition critic Marie Renaud says. Community and Social Services Minister Rajan Sawhney repeatedly told the legislature the benefit dates were changed to provide more
… READ MORESt. Albert NDP MLA Marie Renaud has vowed to live on $1,685 in October. NDP MLA Marie Renaud is spending October living on $1,685, the amount a single person on AISH receives each month. CBC Michelle Bellefontaine, CBC News
… READ MOREGovernment hasn’t ruled out a program cut. Opposition NDP Leader Rachel Notley says Community and Social Services Minister Rajan Sawhney should reassure AISH recipients their payments will not be cut. A report suggests the
… READ MOREAdvocates worry companies still allowed to charge ‘astronomical’ fees to help tax credit applicants. Canadians are speaking out about problems getting the disability tax credit through the Canada Revenue Agency. Sean
… READ MOREYouth with special needs miss friends but also many services they receive at school. Christopher Craig swims with his son Cameron Armstrong-Craig on a family vacation last summer. Submitted by Christopher Craig Shari Okeke, CBC News
… READ MOREApplicants must first prove medical condition to determine eligibility. The Alberta government has now prioritized medical criteria ahead of income and asset tests for people who apply for AISH, an income support program for people
… READ MORE‘We’ve never felt more alone on this journey,’ says Mark Daprato after his son turned 21. Mark Daprato’s son Deane has a form of cerebral palsy and throughout childhood and adolescence he benefited from many
… READ MOREAlberta’s single site restriction doesn’t apply to health-care aides working in people’s homes. Laverne Bissky and her husband made the decision years ago to take care of their 24-year-old daughter Kasenya Bissky,
… READ MOREHelp accessing personal protective equipment is on the way, says Alberta Health Services. ‘We feel forgotten’: Disability community overlooked during COVID-19, families say. Government of Alberta says its working with
… READ MOREProgram cancellations, increased isolation among issues during pandemic. The Active Souls Project, a gym facility in Kitchener, Ontario, offers adaptive training for people with disabilities. The program was forced to close because of
… READ MOREYoung mother challenged amendment set to take effect April 1. A.C. has been granted a court injunction delaying a change in legislation that would have lowered the age of eligibility for the SFAA program to 22. Trevor Wilson CBC
… READ MORE1 in 4 Canadians provide care to a family member or friend – StatsCan report. Of those surveyed by Statistics Canada for a report released in January 2020, nearly 70 per cent of caregivers who had received some type of support
… READ MORELearn how to transition from youth to adulthood care successfully. University of Calgary researcher Susan Samuel is leading the Transition Navigator Trial to improve the transition of young people from paediatric to adult health care.
… READ MOREGovernment says it did “informal” consultations about changes effective in March. Albertans with disabilities who receive benefits from the province say they were never consulted about changes to monthly benefits which
… READ MORE‘It concerns me because the vulnerable community can become more vulnerable.’ Disability advocate Ian Young began receiving AISH payments in 2004 after suffering several strokes. Wallis Snowdon CBC CBC News Edmonton
… READ MOREFamily Supports for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) and the Calgary Resource Fair committee invite you to the 2019 Inter agency Resource Fair for Youth & Young Adults with Disabilities. Family Support for Children with
… READ MORE‘There are thousands of people whose lives are impacted by this stall.’ Community and Social Services Minister Rajan Sawhney was not made available to CBC on Tuesday to take questions about a newly released report into the
… READ MOREThe Cerebral Palsy Foundation launched a new initiative on the Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) called Accessibility is Beautiful, generously supported by CHUBB. The YouTube miniseries, developed by the Cerebral Palsy
… READ MOREIn healthcare, transition refers to planning for and making the move from child to adult services. When the process isn’t managed well, young adults can fall into gaps in care and declining function, health, and quality of life.
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