Financial Resources

Alberta Ability Network

Alberta Advocacy Network provides advocacy for poverty reduction, assistance with AISH applications.

Website: https://www.ababilitynetwork.ca/

Aspire Calgary

Offers Matched Savings programs to incentivize individuals into saving money and participating in financial literacy education by matching their savings towards the purchase of productive assets, such as education, housing or starting a small business.

Website: https://aspirecalgary.org/matched-savings/

Canada Revenue Agencies – Free Tax Clinics

The Canada Revenue Agency offers free tax clinics for to help low-income individuals and families with taxes and related questions

Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/community-volunteer-income-tax-program/need-a-hand-complete-your-tax-return.html

Canada Student Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities

Canada Student Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities offers grants available to students with disabilities.

Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/education/grants/disabilities.html

Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Permanent Disabilities

Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Permanent Disabilities has education-related services and equipment.

Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/disabilities-service-equipment.html

Connections for Families

Connections for Families provides financial coaching for individuals and families with cognitive challenges.

Email: info@connectionsforfamilies.ca
Phone: (403) 209-1100
Website: www.connectionsforfamilies.ca/

Disability Related Employment Supports (DRES)

A government program that has 3 main sections of funding support for individuals facing barriers to employment / educational training due to a disability. The three sections are “Job Search Supports”, “Workplace Supports”, and “Education Supports”.

Phone: (877) 644-9992
Website: https://www.alberta.ca/disability-related-employment-supports.aspx

Independent Living Resource Center of Calgary (ILRCC)

Is an organization committed to empowering individuals 18+ with disabilities throughout Alberta. They have a website database to help caregivers find respite workers. They provide help with AISH Applications & Appeals, PDD Applications, City of Calgary Fee Entry Program, Housing Applications and more. They offer Social Skills programs, Community Access, Support Independent Living Program and have programs for Cooking, Art & Crafts, Yoga, Bowling, Social evening, Music and Dance, ASL and more.

Email: info@ilrcca.ab.ca
Phone: (403) 263-6880
Website: www.ilrcc.ab.ca/

MRMB Services Inc. Balancing the Books

Monique Bernault offers Funds Administrator Assistance (FSCD, FMS, SMC), small business bookkeeping, business setup/payroll, transition planning and more.

Email: bremaultm100@gmail.com
Phone: (403) 730-7770
Website: www.mrmbservicesinc.com

Sicoli Financial

Stephen Sicoli is dedicated to helping individuals and families build a secure financial future. He provides the right tools, strategies, and resources to create long-term financial growth while protecting what matters most. With a special focus on families with disabilities, Stephen simplifies the complexities of personal finance, guiding clients through Disability Tax Credit applications and uncovering valuable provincial and federal benefits. His goal is to make financial planning accessible, empowering families to feel confident and in control of their future.

Email: stephen@stephensicoli.com
Phone: (780) 266-8466
Website: www.stephensicoli.com

Sinneave Family Foundation

Provides financial scholarships and awards for Autistic Individuals. Sinneave operates The Ability Hub, a 17,000-square-foot space located on The University of Calgary campus. The Ability Hub is a true hub of innovation and collaboration where Sinneave is actively involved in program development and service delivery, and where they host partner organizations and activities that support the transition to adulthood for autistic individuals.

Website: https://sinneavefoundation.org/about-us-sinneave/scholarships/

Steven Williams

Financial advisor, Disability Tax Credit and RDSP Specialist with deep expertise in supporting individuals and families navigating the world of disability savings in Canada. Steven has dedicated his practice to helping people understand and make the most of the Registered Disability Savings Plan, or RDSP—a powerful but often underused tool for long-term financial security. He works closely with families, caregivers, and community organizations to simplify complex systems, access available government grants and bonds, and build personalized financial strategies for the future. For some people no deposits are even required to get money from the government to ensure a better future. With years of experience and a strong commitment to advocacy and education, Steven ensures that his clients not only get set up with the right plans, but also receive long-term guidance and continuity of care—especially important when planning across generations.

Email: steven@rdsplan.ca
Phone: (403) 257-6235 x225
Website: www.smallbusinessaccountants.ca/

Voice of Albertans with Disabilities

Among myriad other advocacy- and support-related programs, this organization offers aid in filling out essential disability-related paperwork, such as for AISH, DTC, DATS, and more. Their website offers checklists and video guides to help in this, as well as being available for personal appointments to provide individualized aid. The organization also offers a small number of education-related bursaries.

Email: vad@vadsociety.ca
Phone: (780)-488-9088
Website: https://vadsociety.ca/support