Adult Disability Services in Alberta
Income support, employment services, community living, and other programs for adults with disabilities in Alberta.
Programs
Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)
Up to $1,901/month (2025)Alberta's primary income support for adults with a permanent disability that severely limits their ability to earn a living. Includes health benefits for the recipient, spouse, and dependent children. CRITICAL: Alberta claws back the $200 CDB from AISH recipients dollar-for-dollar. Priority processing is available for terminal and palliative cases. Budget 2025 included $49 million in cuts to the AISH program, though the government claims no income loss due to CDB offset — advocates strongly dispute this.
Eligibility: Must be an Alberta resident aged 18+, have a permanent medical condition that severely limits ability to earn a living, and meet financial eligibility criteria including asset limits.
Official websiteAlberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP)
Proposed core benefit: up to $1,740/month (ADAP) vs $1,940/month (AISH post-launch)NEW program launching July 1, 2026, for people with severe disabilities who ARE able to work. Features the highest employment income exemption in Canada. A single combined application covers both AISH and ADAP. All existing AISH clients will transition to ADAP on July 1, 2026, and can request reassessment for AISH through December 31, 2027. Regulations expected Spring 2026.
Eligibility: Must be an Alberta resident with a severe disability who has the ability to work. Financial eligibility criteria apply. Single combined application with AISH.
Official websiteAlberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL)
Covers 75% of approved costs for most items; 100% for some itemsA provincial program that helps Albertans with a long-term disability, chronic illness, or terminal illness by covering a portion of the cost of basic medical equipment and supplies needed for daily living.
Eligibility: Must be an Alberta resident with a valid Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan number and have a long-term disability, chronic illness, or terminal illness requiring medical equipment.
Official websitePersons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD)
Varies based on assessed needs and service planAlberta's program for adults 18+ with a developmental disability diagnosed before age 18. Provides residential care, employment support, and community programs through a network of service providers like Entrust Disability Services. Application can begin at age 16 with services starting at age 18. Coordinated application process with AISH. Significant waitlists exist, and funding increases have been below population growth plus inflation rate (7.3%).
Eligibility: Must be an Alberta resident aged 18+ with a developmental disability that was diagnosed before age 18. Apply starting at age 16.
Official websiteOrganizations Serving Adults (473)
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3D Children's Society
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
A Step Above Learning Society
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
ACE Child Development Centre
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Calgary, Alberta. Offers support services, resources.
ADVANCE SOCIETY INNISFAIL: SUPPORT FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 106686488RR0001
ALS Society Of Alberta
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by ALS in Edmonton, Alberta. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
ALS Society of Alberta
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 120630827RR0001
Aberhart Centre
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Edmonton, Alberta. Offers support services, resources.
Ability Resource Association
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Lethbridge, Alberta. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Aboriginal Housing Society
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Lethbridge, Alberta. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Access For Autism Inc.
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder in Red Deer, Alberta. Provides support services, resources.
Accessibility Renovations for Kids (ARK) Society
Calgary charity that provides accessibility home renovations for local families with children who struggle with mobility in their own home. All renovations are at no charge in the hope of easing day to day life for children and their family. 100% volunteer run.
Accessible Housing
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Calgary, Alberta. Offers housing, residential support.
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