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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.

Official website

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 (15)

Alberta Association Of The Deaf

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 131373318RR0001

Alberta Cultural Society Of The Deaf

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 891606048RR0001

Alberta Deaf & Hard Of Hearing Society

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 107009409RR0001

Alberta Deaf Sports Association

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 133713990RR0001

Alberta School for the Deaf

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by hearing loss and deafness in Edmonton, Alberta. Provides education, training.

Alberta Society of the Deaf Blind

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 830137287RR0001

Canadian Hard Of Hearing Association - Edmonton Branch

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 889909396RR0001

Canadian Hard of Hearing Association - Calgary

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 890497605RR0001

Connect Society - Deafness, Education, Advocacy & Family Services

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 106732092RR0001

Deaf & Hear Alberta

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by hearing loss and deafness in Calgary, Alberta. Provides support services, resources.

Edmonton Association Of The Deaf

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 892888959RR0001

Excel Society (The) - Deaf Support Services

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by hearing loss and deafness in Edmonton, Alberta. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.

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