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 (12)
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Alberta Society For The Visually Impaired Calgary District
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services in CALGARY. CRA Registration: 890805195RR0001.
Alberta Society For The Visually Impaired Edmonton District
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 887402394RR0001
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.
Alberta Society of the Deaf Blind
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 830137287RR0001
Alberta Sports And Recreation Association For The Blind
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 892788431RR0001
Blindman Handi-Van Society
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 120631635RR0001
CNIB
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness in Lethbridge, Alberta. Provides support services, resources.
CNIB
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness in Edmonton, Alberta. Provides support services, resources.
CNIB
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Provides support services, resources.
CNIB
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness in Red Deer, Alberta. Provides support services, resources.
Canadian Council Of The Blind Alberta Division
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 890888134RR0001