The provincial government promised to create two new “ongoing engagement groups” on Tuesday after a report was released on a large government program meant to support adults with developmental disabilities in Alberta. Continue reading
A massive government program aimed at supporting adults with developmental disabilities in Alberta will undergo an extensive review, the community and social services ministry announced on Friday. Continue reading
A review into the death of a disabled Alberta teenager in government care is calling for “meaningful change to improve services for young Albertans with disabilities as they transition from one system to another.” Continue reading
A team tasked with developing new policy alternatives for how the Alberta government approaches safety for people with disabilities submitted its final report to Human Services Minister Irfan Sabir Wedensday. Continue reading
Albertans are being encouraged to share their thoughts on how to ensure the safety of people with developmental disabilities. Continue reading
Hundreds of people gathered on the steps of the legislature Friday afternoon, protesting cuts to the Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program in our province. Continue reading
The province said a new contract would need to be in place by July 1st. However, in a letter to families who use the program, Alberta Human Services said July 1st is only the beginning of the process. Continue reading
Hundreds of people gathered at the Alberta Legislature Friday to protest budget cuts to the Persons with Developmental Disabilities program. Continue reading
An Edmonton mother and daughter are worried that a valuable service they depend on is being taken away as a result of the provincial government’s budget cuts. Continue reading