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Alberta Aids to Daily Living is a provincial cost-share benefit for Albertans with a long term disability or chronic illness. The clients pay 25% (max $500 / year). Supplies for incontinence (diapers 3.5+), wheelchairs etc. To be eligible, you must get an assessment from an AADL-approved health care provider (AADL authorizer), such as a registered nurse, occupational therapist etc. After approval see a authorized vendor (store) to access equipment & supplies

The Canada Caregiver Credit (CCC) is a non-refundable tax credit for individuals who care for a spouse or common-law partner, or a dependant with a physical or mental impairment.

For caregivers of individuals under 18 with a disability. The child disability benefit (CDB) is a tax-free monthly benefit made to guardians who care for a child under the age of 18 with a severe and prolonged impairment in physical or mental functions. This is based on income, child must be approved for the Disability Tax Credit and caregiver must be receiving the Canada Child Benefit. Automatically receive 2 years of retroactive pay See the Government of Canada website for more information

Canadians living with a disability could be eligible for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) which reduces the tax amount the caregiver of someone under 18 or the individual themselves has to pay. This is based on how much the disability impacts the person’s daily living. To determine eligibility, a health care provider must fill out a form to validate the disability

Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) is a reimbursement program that assists parents of children under 18 with funding for the extraordinary costs of raising a child with disabilities. They can provide funding for therapeutic interventions, medical appointments, aide support in a childcare setting and more.

Jordan’s Principle is funding from the Government of Canada to help First Nations Children under 18 living on or off reserve. This funding can help with the cost of assessments, therapies, educational related needs and more. Contact the First Nations Health Consortium for help with applications and payments.

Program Unit Funding (PUF) is early intervention services for children to access support in an educational setting. This is free programming for children who require additional support to prepare them for Kindergarten and Grade 1. Depending on the level of support needed, children can access PUF services as early as 2 years 8 months and for a maximum of 3 years (with the last year intended for kindergarten). Children must be at least 5 years old as of December 31 of the year they have started Kindergarten. Parents do not need to apply for PUF, they simply need to find a PUF provider.

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 disabled individuals in their futures. RDSPs can be created and added to until the individual living with a disability turns 59, and the government may add grants and bonds to the RDSP until the individual turns 49.