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| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Benefit | Summary | Eligibility Criteria | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MichaelT | 09/07/2025 11:48 AM | KristinaH | 07/08/2025 07:56 PM | Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) | AISH provides financial and health-related assistance to eligible adults in Alberta who have a permanent medical condition that severely limits their ability to earn a living. The program supports basic living costs, health benefits, and additional personal needs. | You must meet all of the following: - Age: 18 years or older. - Residency: Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Alberta. - Medical: Have a severe and likely permanent disability that substantially limits your ability to earn a living. ... |
Income Supports & Benefits |
| 2 | MichaelT | 09/07/2025 11:48 AM | KristinaH | 19/11/2025 06:28 PM | Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP) | The Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP), launching in July 2026, aims to empower Albertans with disabilities to pursue employment while maintaining their financial and health benefits. | Details to Come. | Income Supports & Benefits |
| 3 | MichaelT | 09/07/2025 11:48 AM | KristinaH | 15/10/2025 09:59 PM | Income Support Alberta | Income Support provides financial assistance to Albertans who are unemployed or underemployed and need help meeting basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter, and transportation. It is designed for people who are either: Expected to Work (ETW), or Have Barriers to Full Employment (BFE) |
You must meet all of the following: - Age & Residency: - 18 years or older - Live in Alberta - Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee claimant Financial Need: - Low or no income - Limited assets Employment Status: ... |
Income Supports & Benefits |
| 4 | MichaelT | 09/07/2025 11:48 AM | KristinaH | 19/11/2025 06:29 PM | Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) | AADL helps Albertans with long-term disabilities, chronic illnesses, or terminal conditions live independently by covering part of the cost of medical equipment and supplies (e.g., wheelchairs, hearing aids, walkers). | Alberta resident with a valid Personal Health Number (PHN). Must have a long-term (6+ months) or chronic medical condition. Requires assessment by an AADL-approved authorizer (e.g., OT, PT, RN). |
Healthcare |
| 5 | MichaelT | 09/07/2025 11:48 AM | MichaelT | 10/07/2025 02:55 AM | Alberta Adult Health Benefit | Provides free health coverage for low-income adults and their families not eligible for AISH. Covers prescription drugs, dental, optical, ambulance, and diabetic supplies | - Alberta resident - Income below threshold (based on previous years tax return) - Not receiving AISH or Income Support |
Healthcare |
| 6 | MichaelT | 09/07/2025 11:48 AM | KristinaH | 15/10/2025 10:39 PM | Alberta Child Health Benefit | Provides free health coverage for low-income adults and their families not eligible for AISH. Covers prescription drugs, dental, optical, ambulance, and diabetic supplies | - Alberta resident - Income below threshold (based on previous year’s tax return) - Children under 18 (or under 20 if in school |
Healthcare |
| 7 | MichaelT | 09/07/2025 11:48 AM | MichaelT | 10/07/2025 02:56 AM | Alberta Blue Cross Non-Group Coverage | A supplementary health insurance plan for Albertans under 65 who are not covered by employer or government plans. Administered by Alberta Blue Cross. | - Alberta resident under 65 - Not covered by employer or other government plans - Can apply for premium subsidy based on income |
Healthcare |
| 8 | MichaelT | 09/07/2025 11:48 AM | KristinaH | 19/11/2025 06:30 PM | Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP) | RAMP provides non-repayable, non-taxable grants to help lower-income Albertans with mobility challenges make permanent modifications to their homes. These changes improve accessibility and mobility within the home, allowing individuals to live more independently. |
Must be eligible for the DTC and have working income below set thresholds. | Housing |
| 9 | MichaelT | 09/07/2025 11:48 AM | KristinaH | 15/10/2025 10:55 PM | Post-Secondary Grants for Students with Permanent Disabilities | Benefit for short-term Disability | To qualify, applicants must: - Be a resident of Alberta. - Have a documented permanent disability. - Be enrolled in a designated post-secondary institution. - Demonstrate financial need. ... |
Children & Education |
| 10 | MichaelT | 09/07/2025 11:48 AM | KristinaH | 19/11/2025 06:31 PM | Disability Related Employment Supports (DRES) | DRES provides funding for supports and services that help Albertans overcome disability related barriers to employment or education. | To qualify, applicants must: - Be a resident of Alberta. - Have a documented disability that affects employment. - Be legally entitled to work in Canada. - Be actively seeking employment or training. |
Workplace |
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Inclusion Alberta
Inclusion Alberta is a family-based non-profit federation that advocates on behalf of children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families.
Voice of Albertans with Disabilities (VAD)
Since 1973, Voice of Albertans with Disabilities has been a provincial, cross disability organization of individuals with disabilities.