Persons With Developmental Disabilities

• Alberta ombudsman calls eligibility rules for developmental disabilities program unfair

  Alberta's provincial ombudsman says a government body has unfairly denied a young man with autism the supports he needs. 

  Politics

  May 7, 2024
  
• After nearly a decade without a raise, Alberta disability workers asking for 25% pay hike

  A report from Alberta Council of Disability Services shows workers on average have not seen a wage increase since 2014. A petition is calling on the province to increase funding.

  Health

  Nov 4, 2022
  
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• UCP commits to new ‘engagement groups’ after report on Persons with Developmental Disabilities program

  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.

  Politics

  Jul 30, 2019
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• Alberta government launching review of Persons with Developmental Disabilities program

  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.

  Politics

  Jan 19, 2018
• Alberta should use ‘holistic’ approach to safety standards for people with disabilities: report

  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.

  Politics

  Oct 26, 2016