Alberta and Canadian programs, gathered in one place and linked directly to official sources. We never guess at amounts, timelines, or eligibility — the official page always has the final word.
Disability income assistanceAlberta · Alberta-wide
Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)
Alberta's income support program for adults with a permanent medical condition that substantially limits their ability to earn a living.
- Type of assistance
- Monthly financial and health-related assistance
- Eligibility overview
- Alberta residents 18+ with a severe, permanent disability. See the official page for current criteria.
Disability income assistanceAlberta · Alberta-wide
Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP)
Alberta's disability assistance program designed to support people with disabilities who are able to work, alongside AISH.
- Type of assistance
- Financial assistance with employment supports
- Eligibility overview
- See the official Alberta page for current eligibility and how it relates to AISH.
Disability income assistanceFederal · Canada-wide
Canada Disability Benefit (CDB)
A federal benefit for working-age Canadians with disabilities, intended to reduce poverty and supplement provincial programs.
- Type of assistance
- Monthly federal payment
- Eligibility overview
- Generally requires Disability Tax Credit approval. See the official page for current rules.
Disability income assistanceFederal · Canada-wide
CPP Disability (CPP-D)
A federal benefit for contributors to the Canada Pension Plan who have a severe and prolonged disability that prevents regular work.
- Type of assistance
- Monthly pension benefit
- Eligibility overview
- Based on CPP contributions and a severe, prolonged disability. See the official page.
Tax credits & savingsFederal · Canada-wide
Disability Tax Credit (DTC)
A non-refundable federal tax credit that reduces income tax for people with prolonged impairments — and unlocks other programs like the RDSP and CDB.
- Type of assistance
- Tax credit; gateway to other benefits
- Eligibility overview
- A medical practitioner certifies a prolonged impairment. See the official page.
Tax credits & savingsFederal · Canada-wide
Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)
A long-term federal savings plan for people eligible for the DTC, with government grants and bonds.
- Type of assistance
- Savings plan with federal grants and bonds
- Eligibility overview
- DTC eligibility required. See the official page.
Equipment & mobilityAlberta · Alberta-wide
Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL)
Helps Albertans with long-term disabilities, chronic illness, or terminal illness maintain independence through funding for medical equipment and supplies.
- Type of assistance
- Cost-shared funding for equipment and supplies
- Eligibility overview
- Alberta residents with a valid health card and clinical assessment. See the official page.
Rehabilitation & community servicesAlberta · Alberta-wide
Alberta Supports
A single point of entry to more than 30 Alberta programs and 120 services for seniors, people with disabilities, job seekers, and families.
- Type of assistance
- Navigation, referrals, and program information
- Eligibility overview
- Open to all Albertans seeking provincial programs and services.
Emergency assistanceAlberta · Alberta-wide
211 Alberta
Free, confidential, 24/7 helpline and database connecting Albertans to community, social, health, and government services.
- Type of assistance
- Service navigation by phone, text, chat, or search
- Eligibility overview
- Open to everyone in Alberta.
Peer supportAlberta · Alberta-wide
Spinal Cord Injury Alberta
A provincial organization supporting people with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities through peer support, advocacy, and community programs.
- Type of assistance
- Peer support, system navigation, recreation, and advocacy
- Eligibility overview
- People with spinal cord injuries and physical disabilities, and their families.
Housing & transportationAlberta · Alberta-wide
Accessible Housing Programs (Alberta)
Provincial programs supporting accessible and affordable housing, including home modification information for people with mobility limitations.
- Type of assistance
- Housing programs and modification guidance
- Eligibility overview
- Varies by program. See the official page for current options.
Housing & transportationAlberta · Alberta-wide
Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP)
Alberta grants to help lower-income households with wheelchair users modify their homes for accessibility.
- Type of assistance
- Home modification grants
- Eligibility overview
- Income and medical criteria apply. See the official page.
Employment & educationAlberta · Alberta-wide
Disability Related Employment Supports (DRES)
Alberta funding for workplace supports such as assistive technology, job coaching, and worksite modifications.
- Type of assistance
- Workplace supports and assistive technology funding
- Eligibility overview
- Albertans with disabilities who are working or seeking work. See the official page.
Employment & educationFederal · Canada-wide
Canada Pension Plan — Disability Vocational Rehabilitation
A federal program helping CPP-D recipients return to work through vocational planning and support.
- Type of assistance
- Return-to-work planning and support
- Eligibility overview
- CPP-D recipients. See the official page.
Rehabilitation & community servicesAlberta · Alberta-wide
Alberta Health Services — Rehabilitation & Community Care
Provincial rehabilitation services, including spinal cord injury rehabilitation and community-based supports.
- Type of assistance
- Rehabilitation and community health services
- Eligibility overview
- Alberta residents; referral pathways vary. See the official site.
Rehabilitation & community servicesAlberta · Alberta-wide
Health Link 811
Alberta's 24/7 health advice and information line, staffed by registered nurses, with mental health and addiction support navigation.
- Type of assistance
- Health advice and service navigation
- Eligibility overview
- Open to everyone in Alberta.
Legal advocacy & rightsFederal · Canada-wide
Disability Alliance BC — Help Sheets & Advocacy Resources
Plain-language guides on disability benefits and rights that many Albertans also find useful, with links to federal programs.
- Type of assistance
- Plain-language benefits guides and advocacy information
- Eligibility overview
- Open to everyone.
Legal advocacy & rightsFederal · Canada-wide
ARCH Disability Law Centre (Federal Programs Guidance)
A Canadian disability rights legal organization publishing guidance on federal disability programs and rights.
- Type of assistance
- Disability rights information and publications
- Eligibility overview
- Open to everyone; direct services are Ontario-focused.
Caregiver & family supportsAlberta · Alberta-wide
Caregivers Alberta
Alberta non-profit supporting family caregivers through peer support groups, education programs, coaching, and help finding community resources.
- Type of assistance
- Caregiver education, support, and navigation
- Eligibility overview
- Caregivers in Alberta.
Disability income assistanceAlberta & Federal · Canada-wide
Government of Canada — Benefits Finder
An official tool that matches your situation to federal and provincial benefits you may qualify for.
- Type of assistance
- Personalized benefits discovery
- Eligibility overview
- Open to everyone.