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Advocacy for poverty reduction, assistance with AISH applications.

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.

For low-income individuals and families.

Education-related services and equipment.

Grants available to students with disabilities.

Provides financial coaching for individuals and families with cognitive challenges.

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.

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.

Money Matters is a partnership between Momentum, YWCA Calgary, The Alex, and Calgary John Howard Society (CJHS) that provides financial literacy support and services to individuals living with mental health or addiction challenges.

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

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.

Provides financial scholarships and awards for individuals living with ASD. 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.

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.