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 (17)
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Alberta Northern Lights Wheelchair Basketball Society
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 132700733RR0001
Alberta Sports And Recreation Association For The Blind
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 892788431RR0001
Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing-Calgary
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 119211555RR0001
Edmonton Adaptive Sports Association
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 831382387RR0001
Leisure Way Community Group Home Inc
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Cypress County, Alberta. Provides housing, residential support.
Lethbridge Special Olympics
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Lethbridge, Alberta. Provides recreation, sports programs.
Medicine Hat Adaptive Sport and Recreation
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Offers recreation, sports programs.
Riedel Child Development Centre
Community-focused nonprofit established in 1844 with recreational programs & services for all ages.
Rocky Mountain Adaptive Sports Centre
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 843450883RR0001
Solidance Inclusive Recreation Society
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Edmonton, Alberta. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Special Olympics Alberta Association
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 118781145RR0001
Special Olympics Calgary
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Calgary, Alberta. Provides recreation, sports programs.
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