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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 Northern Lights Wheelchair Basketball Society

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 132700733RR0001

Canadian Adaptive Snowsports - Alberta Association

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 133967406RR0001

Canadian Adaptive Snowsports - Edmonton Zone Association

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 860626639RR0001

Edmonton Adaptive Sports Association

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 831382387RR0001

Rocky Mountain Adaptive Sports Centre

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 843450883RR0001

Spinal Cord Injury Association Alberta

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 118835016RR0001

Spinal Cord Injury Canada

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by spinal cord injury in Edmonton, Alberta. Provides support services, resources.

Spinal Cord Injury Canada

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by spinal cord injury in Calgary, Alberta. Provides support services, resources.

Spinal Cord Injury Treatment Centre (Northern Alberta) Society

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 131634529RR0001

Spinal Cord Injury Treatment Centre (northern Alberta) Socie

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services in EDMONTON. CRA Registration: 131634529RR0001.

Syn.ap.tic: Spinal Cord Injury and Neuro Rehabilitation Centre

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 830838280RR0001

The Alberta Paraplegic Foundation

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 119211712RR0001

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