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I am a person with a disability in Alberta
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Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefits
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CPP provides a monthly taxable benefit to contributors who are disabled and to their dependent children.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 800 277-9914
- TTY: 1 800 255-4786
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Application
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Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)
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This program provides financial assistance and health benefits to adults with permanent disabilities that severely impair their ability to earn a living.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 866 644-5135
- Edmonton: 1 780 644-5135
- TTY: 1 800 232-7215
- TTY Edmonton: 1 780 427-9999
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To be eligible, you must not be receiving
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Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities
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This program finances projects that help persons with disabilities prepare for, find and keep employment or become self-employed.
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To be eligible, you must not be receiving
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Alberta Aids to Daily Living Program (AADL)
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This program provides authorized medical equipment and supplies to enable persons who have a long-term disability or a chronic or terminal illness to live independently in a home or similar setting.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 310-1000
- Edmonton: 1 780 427-0731
- TTY: 1 800 232-7215
- Regional Offices
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Required Documentation
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Community-Based Services
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This program helps people retain their independence as long as possible. Services include home care, personal and technical support, community rehabilitation, assisted living, day programs, and respite care.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 310-1000
- Edmonton: 1 780 427-1432
- TTY: 1 800 232-7215
- TTY Edmonton: 1 780 427-9999
- Regional Offices
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Community Rehabilitation Services
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This program provides eligible persons with rehabilitation services. Services include audiology, community physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, and speech-language pathology.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 310-1000
- Edmonton: 1 780 427-1432
- TTY: 1 800 232-7215
- TTY Edmonton: 1 780 427-9999
- Regional Offices
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To be eligible, you must also be receiving
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Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP)
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This program provides grants to homeowners and tenants that are using a wheelchair on a continuing basis to facilitate access into and movement within their homes.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 310-0000
- Edmonton: 1 780 427-5760
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Long-Term Care
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This program provides regular treatment and continuing nursing care to seniors and persons with persistent mental illnesses or physical disabilities.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 310-1000
- Edmonton: 1 780 427-1432
- TTY: 1 800 232-7215
- TTY Edmonton: 1 780 427-9999
- Regional Offices
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Veterans Disability Pension (VDP)
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Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) provides disability benefits to eligible veterans, serving and former members of the Canadian Forces and of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and to their spouses and dependants.
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Benefits for Children
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The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) provides a monthly benefit to the dependent children of disabled or deceased contributors.
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Contact Information
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Application
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Additional Information
- Apply as soon as possible after contributor's death as CPP can only make back payments for up to twelve months.
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International Pension Benefits
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You may be eligible for social security (pension) benefits if you or your deceased spouse or common-law partner lived or worked in another country.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 800 454-8731
- Ottawa: 1 613 957-1954
- TTY: 1 800 255-4786
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Application
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Adult Care
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This program assists First Nation members who have functional limitations due to age, health problems or a disability, in maintaining their independence and living in a safe and healthy environment.
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