Assured Income For The Severely Handicapped

• Severely disabled 18-year-old denied AISH benefits — until media made aware

  Despite her son being unable to walk, talk and requiring 24/7 care, including an overnight nurse, Kristi Hall-Busque was dumbfounded when told by AISH that he was employable.

  Health

  Sep 29
  
• Alberta man who died by suicide blamed AISH-to-ADAP transition

  Albertan man Bruce Johnson said the impending change from AISH to ADAP, which will provide less money to those who receive disability benefits, pushed him over the edge.

  Canada

  Jun 15
  
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• AISH-to-ADAP change leaving some Albertans with less income: ‘Really struggling’

  An Alberta couple with permanent disabilities say they’re facing a significant drop in income due provincial changes that will leave them struggling to survive.

  Money

  Jun 3
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• Alberta government sets deadline for AISH recipients to apply for CDB

  On Wednesday, AISH recipients received a letter from the Alberta government explaining, starting in October, an equivalent $200 will be deducted from the AISH benefit.

  Politics

  Jul 10, 2025
• Disability advocates say Alberta government is ‘clawing back’ benefits

  Some disability advocates say the Alberta government is clawing back a federal disability benefit, but the province disputes the claim.

  Politics

  Mar 23, 2025
• Alberta disability advocates question province’s new ADAP program

  The Alberta government is launching a new program similar to AISH, but will allow those with disabilities who can work to earn more without losing access to benefits.

  Politics

  Feb 5, 2025
• Alberta program aims to help people with disabilities participate in workforce

  The provincial government plans to launch a new social assistance regime, the Alberta Disability Assistance Program, in 2026.

  Politics

  Feb 4, 2025
• Feedback prompts Alberta government to move AISH, income-support payments to earlier dates

  Alberta is changing the payment schedule for people in the province who receive payments through the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program and other income supports.

  Politics

  Jan 26, 2024
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• Alberta cancer patient calls for changes to Income Support program

  “It's going to be a really tough six months to try to make ends meet and to make it through.”

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2023
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• Southern Alberta family frustrated with AISH policy

  A southern Alberta family is pushing for change to some of Alberta’s social assistance programs after their circumstances left them in a major financial crunch.

  Economy

  Jul 6, 2023