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 (19)
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Calgary Fetal Alcohol Network CFAN
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Calgary, Alberta. Provides employment support, job training.
Canada Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Research Network
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services in COLD LAKE. CRA Registration: 803469436RR0001.
Central Alberta FASD Network
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Red Deer, Alberta. Provides employment support, job training.
Central Alberta Fasd Society
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services in RED DEER. CRA Registration: 828950196RR0001.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Edmonton, Alberta. Provides support services, resources.
Foothills Fetal Alcohol Society
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in High River, Alberta. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Lakeland Centre for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Cold Lake, Alberta. Provides support services, resources.
Lakeland Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Society
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services in COLD LAKE. CRA Registration: 886213602RR0001.
METIS SETTLEMENT FASD NETWORK
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Edmonton, Alberta. Provides employment support, job training.
NEAFAN ( North East Alberta FASD Network)
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Fort Mcmurray, Alberta. Provides employment support, job training.
NWR FASD Society Mackenzie Network
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in High Level, Alberta. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Northern Association For Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services in HIGH PRAIRIE. CRA Registration: 859877466RR0001.