Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL)
A program that provides funding for basic medical equipment and supplies for Albertans with long-term disabilities, chronic illness or terminal illness so clients can live independently at home and within their communities.
Website: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-aids-to-daily-living
Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)
Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) is a provincial program that provides financial assistance and health benefits to eligible adults with permanent medical conditions or disabilities that prevent them from earning a sustainable income.
Email: calgaryaish@gov.ab.ca
Phone: 1 (866) 334-6950
Website: https://www.alberta.ca/aish.aspx
Canada Disability Benefit (CDB)
A federal benefit for low-income Canadians with disabilities. Must have applied for DTC to receive this in Alberta.
Website: https://www.canadadisabilitybenefit.ca/
Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits
A Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability benefit is a monthly payment that you could receive if you are over 18 and under 65 years old and unable to work because of a disability.
Phone: 1 (800) 277-9914
Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp-disability-benefit.html
Disability Tax Credit (DTC)
A federal tax credit that may reduce the income tax amount that an individual with a disability or their caregiver has to pay.
Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD)
PDD ( Persons with Developmental Disabilities Program) is an Alberta government funding program. Its target population is adult Albertans ( over 18 yrs) with developmental disabilities. This program aims to assist them to be a part of their communities and live as independently as they can. Individuals who qualify, receive a yearly renewable contract with specific benefits, based on the specific disability-related needs and circumstances, different individuals will have different contracts. PDD aims to fund individualized services for each individual. This program can also remain flexible as the person grows and their needs change. The decisions on what benefits will be funded, is made as a result of ongoing collaboration process between the department and the individual or his/her representative. To find out more information, visit our PDD page: https://autismcalgary.com/information/pdd/
Website: https://www.alberta.ca/persons-with-developmental-disabilities-pdd.aspx
Phone: 1 (877) 644-9992
Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)
Canadians who qualify for the DTC can open a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). The RDSP is a long-term savings plan meant to support individuals with a disability in their futures.