Recipients of Alberta’s new disability assistance program worry it will be detrimental
Alberta Disability Assistance Program takes effect Wednesday. An undated file photo … READ MORE
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Calgary family shocked to discover their daughter, with severe brain injury, is being moved off AISH
Government says 46,000 Albertans will automatically move to new disability support … READ MORE
Families crumble, debts build, kids go without therapy. Stories from Alberta’s waitlist for disability support
Families are now waiting years for access to FSCD support. More than 700 parents … READ MORE
An estimated 20,000 Alberta kids face waiting years to get therapy for disabilities
Alberta’s wait time has grown to three or more years to get an FSCD caseworker and … READ MORE
Multinational contractors managing Alberta’s new disability employment system: documents
AISH recipients panicked, upset over transition to ADAP. ADAP, launching July 1, … READ MORE
Municipalities call on Alberta government to pause changes to disability benefits
AISH recipients moved to new program will receive $200 less each month. Edmonton … READ MORE
Some Canadians will get a government benefit payment today
Some Canadians could receive a benefit payment from the government today. Behnam … READ MORE
Disability pension changes won’t impact veterans: Finance minister
Changes will only impact RCMP members, according to the government. Canadian war … READ MORE
‘A lot of fear’: These Alberta parents hope new special education standards won’t mean segregation
Government aims to rewrite a critical document on the education of kids with complex … READ MORE
Alberta leads country in employing people with disabilities, but some still fall through the cracks
‘This is an area where we think we need to continue to increase … READ MORE
Advocates call on Alberta government to halt shift to new disability benefits program
If bill passes, all AISH recipients will be transferred to new program in July. … READ MORE
Alberta minister calls for automatic enrolment in Canada’s new disability benefit
Nixon said the federal application requirements present a ‘significant … READ MORE
I worried about being a mom with a disability. Now, I’ve embraced it — all with one hand
Finding out I was pregnant was one of the few times I doubted my ability to overcome … READ MORE
AISH recipient, advocates worry about Alberta’s new disability benefit program
Alberta Disability Assistance Program coming in July 2026. Assisted Living and … READ MORE
Issues with rollout of federal disability benefit a ‘slap in the face’ for some recipients
Eligible recipients describe payment delays, miscalculated amounts. Some Canadians … READ MORE
Powwow special to honour children with disabilities made them all winners
‘It was so beautiful,’ mother of disabled child says. Emory Rabbitskin, … READ MORE
AISH recipients panicked over looming provincial deadline: health providers
Minister says AISH recipients aren’t expected to complete the federal … READ MORE
AISH recipients in community housing will see rent hike under new Alberta regulations
Province says changes create standardized approach to rent setting that is fair to … READ MORE
Are you eligible for the new Canada Disability Benefit?
Eligible Canadians can begin applying for the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) as of … READ MORE
‘We are not a priority:’ Disability advocates say lack of minister sends a message
This undated handout photo shows Rabia Khedr, national director of Disability … READ MORE
Turning 18 should be a celebration not a setback for youth with disabilities, report suggests
Turning 18 isn’t so sweet: The Critical gaps in health care for young adults with … READ MORE
Alberta to claw back federal disability benefit from AISH recipients
Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services says AISH benefits highest in … READ MORE
How school systems can honour the human rights of people with disabilities
Schools need to hire, support and promote disabled educators and administrators to … READ MORE
Alberta introduces plan to allow people with disabilities to work and receive benefits
Alberta Disability Assistance Program expected to begin July 2026. Jason Nixon, … READ MORE
How scientists with disabilities are making research labs and fieldwork more accessible
Disabled scientists are trying to make research labs and fieldwork more accessible. … READ MORE
Disability advocate Alice Wong on resistance in the new year: ‘Life is a dumpster fire, but I’m not alone’
The activist, who received a 2024 MacArthur ‘genius’ grant, reflects on a moment … READ MORE
Man with cerebral palsy who gave up hope of finding work models for Primark
Elliot Caswell was photographed for a fashion campaign this week. BBC Grace Dean … READ MORE
Alberta publishes new accessibility design guide, but minister says more needs to be done
First major update to the document since 2017. A file photo of Alberta Municipal … READ MORE
Disability Rights Activist Receives MacArthur Fellowship
San Francisco-based writer, editor and disability justice activist Alice Wong was … READ MORE
Lawsuit alleges Alberta government discriminating against students with disabilities
Statement of claim says students Charter rights breached without access to in-person … READ MORE
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