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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 (16)

Alberta Brain Injury Network

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by brain injury in Fort Mcmurray, Alberta. Provides employment support, job training.

Alzheimer Society

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

Alzheimer Society

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

Alzheimer Society Of Calgary

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

Alzheimer Society of Calgary - Club 36

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

Alzheimer Society-The Palliser

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

Brain Injury Relearning Services (BIRS)

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by brain injury in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Provides education, training.

Central Alberta Brain Injury Society

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 892279043RR0001

Parkinson Association Of Alberta

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

Parkinson Association of Alberta (formerly Parkinson Alberta)

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

Parkinson Association of Alberta (formerly Parkinson Alberta)

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

Parkinson Canada - Alberta Office

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Calgary, Alberta. Provides support services, resources.

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