Children's Disability Services in Alberta
Programs and services available for children with disabilities in Alberta, including autism funding, therapy programs, respite care, and family support.
Programs
Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD)
Individualized support services (not monthly cash payments)Alberta's program supporting families caring for children with disabilities. Not diagnosis-based but needs-based for each individual family and child. An Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP) is created with an assigned worker. Covers autism therapy, respite, child care, school support, and counseling. Enhanced Family Support available for higher-needs children. NOTE: Families moving FROM Ontario TO Alberta for better autism supports is a documented trend. Significant waitlists exist.
Eligibility: Child must be under 18, an Alberta resident, and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Assessment is needs-based, not diagnosis-based.
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 websiteOrganizations Serving Children (472)
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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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