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AMA offers special accommodations for drivers with disabilities and driving anxiety. They work with you and your healthcare professional to determine how they can modify their vehicles or training process to serve you better. They offer free assessments to determine any accommodations you may need, and adjust the pace of learning to fit individual needs.

Short videos in the form of cartoons about relationships, sexuality, puberty, and self care. These videos are age appropriate, and can be filtered by the topic you want to learn about.

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.

A great collection of books about autism, puberty, hygiene and sexuality.

We offer a self-researched tool-kit for caregivers on puberty and sexual health to help understand why it is important, why it is important to educate them differently than neurotypical children, different strategies to support them, as well as linking both virtual and book resources to try with their children.

Autism Society Alberta has many resources for families and parents. They have specific toolkits and videos focusing on supports such as transitionoing to adulthood, funding and more,

The Calgary Alternative Poss-Abilities prorgram offers personal empowerment through support and advocacy with systems navigation and access and community connections as well as case management and service coordination. The domains of focus include: assessment, finance, housing, justice, employment, education, parenting, relationships, and health.

Calgary Scope Society offers an outreach program that helps address those going through puberty with developmental disabilities experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioural challenges for parents and children with disabilities. Can receive free supports if you have FSCD.

Offers door to door transportation to those who cannot take public transit due to their disability (safety, sensory dysregulation etc). Their transportation is the same cost as a typical bus pass or ticket and the transportation is provided in a taxi cab or a shuttle bus, both of which may have other passengers on it so that means there are multiple stops before each rider reaches their destination. There is an application with a doctors section that needs to be filled out. CTA does not provide rides to Calgary public schools

The Centre for Sexuality provides information on their website for parents on how to discuss sex with children with developmental disabilities, as well as general information on sexuality and sexual health. They aim to ensure those with developmental disabilities are safe in their development into a mature adult and are informed for the future.

Lorna and Kelsey can guide parents to access the forms and documents needed prior to starting the applications, then support throughout the process to the end when the documents are ready for the Court

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

The Family Resource Centre supports parents of children, adults and teens transitioning into adulthood with informatinon, resources and supports. They have help with navigating FSCD and PDD, guardianship/trusteeship / transitioning to adulthood and more.

This program is designed to help neurodiverse learners gain the skills, confidence, and independence needed to become safe and successful drivers. They work on bridging the gap in educational services for students with learning challenges and giftedness, providing comprehensive support beyond traditional tutoring alongside our professional team of education and consultants, who bring over 20 years of experience in specialized education, ensuring that individuals with diverse learning needs receive the guidance and resources necessary for success

The First Nations Health Consoritum is a non-profit that helps First Nations youth transitioniong into adulthood with applications, guidance and more.

Inclusion Alberta is a family-based non-profit federation that advocates on behalf of children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families. Together, we share a dream of meaningful family life and community inclusion for individuals with intellectual disabilities. As an advocacy organization we support families and individuals in their desire to be fully included in community life.

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.

Offers two ways to purchase a Learners Prep Kit. STUDY CARDS You can pick up a Learners Licence Prep Kit at almost every Alberta Registry. Phone/Tablet APP – You can purchase the Learners Prep Kit App from the Apple and Google Play stores and study for the Alberta Learners Test

A youtube playlist by the National Council on Independent Living, offering information in the form of short videos for people with intellectual disabilities, told from their peers. They give educational lessons on several topics to do with sexuality and sexual health.

Medically reviewed information about every topic about puberty and sexual health, generally and on specific topics.

Live video chat lessons about puberty and social skills groups for neurodivergent children working with kids their age. It includes 1:1 lessons and group classes.

The Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) is a provincial program that provides funding for adults with developmental disabilities in home living, community access, employment supports, and other specialized community services so that they can live as independently as possible in their communities.

Planet Puberty has resources, interactive games, and easy to read information about puberty for children and parents with ASD and intellectual disabilities. They offer information about all different parts of puberty and relationships, separated into both sexes.

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.

Their programs and services are all about moving community members from a place of scarcity, to one of strength. They acknowledge and support people on their journey, helping them to find solutions to stabilize their immediate needs first, so that we can build a strong foundation and nudge people towards empowerment. Their communities are inherently strong and resilient, and through a culture of problem solving and coaching, we create space for people to dream and plan. They provide wellness and engagement, basic needs supports, money management and life skills along with a Good Food Box program.

A podcast made for autistic teens and young adults 15+, learning about sexuality and sex education.

By Kate E. ReynoldsA book series about puberty and sexuality for tweens and teens with autism.

By Kate E. ReynoldsA great informative book for parents and caregivers about teaching sexuality to severely autistic children

Financial advisor, Disability Tax Credit and RDSP Specialist with deep expertise in supporting individuals and families navigating the world of disability savings in Canada.

TASCC are a group of interdisciplinary professionals representing Alberta Health Services Sexual & Reproductive Health (Calgary Zone); the University of Calgary, Faculty of Nursing; and the Alberta Society for the Promotion of Sexual Health (ASPSH). The Sexual & Reproductive Health team provides practical tools and strategies for parents, service providers and youth with disabilities. They offer resources and information for youth and adults with disabilities about puberty and sexuality. They also have courses for self-care, respecting boundaries and social media.

By Robyn StewardA book written by an autistic author to autistic girls about periods.

Travel training is short-term, hands-on instruction designed to teach people with disabilities to travel safely and independently on public transportation. The program provides individuals with the tools and confidence they need to use Calgary Transit services on their own. Whether youre learning to navigate routes, understand fare systems, or use accessibility features, our Travel Trainers are here to help.

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.

By Freddy Jackson Brown and Sarah BrownParent guide about puberty and sexuality and how to teach your autistic child about these changes.