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 (43)
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Addiction Mental Health Community
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Provides support services, resources.
Addiction Recovery Centre - Addiction and Mental Health Services AHS
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Edmonton, Alberta. Provides support services, resources.
Alberta Association for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Edmonton, Alberta. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alberta Mental Health Div
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Red Deer, Alberta. Provides support services, resources.
Blankets OF Love Foundation For Mental Health
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services in ST. ALBERT. CRA Registration: 846381549RR0001.
CMHA Alberta and Centre for Suicide Prevention
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Edmonton, Alberta. Offers support services, resources.
Calgary Health Region Forensic Mental Health Services
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Calgary, Alberta. Provides support services, resources.
Calgary Silver Linings Foundation
Nonprofit organization providing eating disorder recovery services in Alberta.
Canadian Mental Health Assn
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Lethbridge, Alberta. Provides support services, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Assn
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Red Deer, Alberta. Provides support services, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Fort Mcmurray, Alberta. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association - Calgary Region
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Calgary, Alberta. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.