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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.

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Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL)

Covers 75% of approved costs for most items; 100% for some items

A 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 website

Organizations Serving Children (120)

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.

ALS Society Of Alberta

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by ALS in Edmonton, Alberta. Provides advocacy, support groups, 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.

Afghan Canadian Society Lethbridge

Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Lethbridge, Alberta. Offers advocacy, support groups, 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 Disability Workers Association

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by general disability in Edmonton, Alberta. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.

Alberta Society for the Visually Impaired

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness in Calgary, Alberta. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.

Alberta Society for the Visually Impaired (ASVI)

Alberta's provincial organization for visually impaired individuals with northern and southern chapters, providing services, advocacy, and support.

Alexandra Centre Society

Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Calgary, Alberta. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.

Alzheimer Society

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Red Deer, Alberta. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.

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