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Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) Program

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The PDD program funds programs and services with the goal of helping persons with developmental disabilities be part of their communities and to live independently. Services are provided to... More ≫

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The PDD program funds programs and services with the goal of helping persons with developmental disabilities be part of their communities and to live independently. Services are provided to support individuals in their home, work, and social environments based on their needs. These services enhance the already existing support of family, friends, and people in community.

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Recruiting and employing persons with disabilities : results from the 2014 Calgary & area employer survey

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This report focuses on recruitment and employment practices for persons with disabilities. There is an information scan on the persons with disabilities population in Canada and Alberta, as well... More ≫

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This report focuses on recruitment and employment practices for persons with disabilities. There is an information scan on the persons with disabilities population in Canada and Alberta, as well as their income, occupations, education and barriers to employment. The report also summarizes survey results from 800 Calgary employers, who were asked about their recruitment and employment practices for persons with disabilities. It demonstrates the progress that has been made and the work that still needs to be done to fully integrate and include this population in the workforce.

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What should I do if I meet a service dog team?

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The Service Dogs Act complements the Blind Persons’ Rights Act by providing Albertans with disabilities who use qualified service dogs the right of access to public places. Individuals with... More ≫

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The Service Dogs Act complements the Blind Persons’ Rights Act by providing Albertans with disabilities who use qualified service dogs the right of access to public places. Individuals with disabilities who are accompanied by qualified service dogs must be allowed access to any location where the general public is allowed.

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Alberta Government support for families of children and youth with disabilities

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This fact sheet provides cross-ministry supports from Health, Education and Human Services departments for families of children and youth with disabilities.

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Transforming the PDD Program within the context of disability services

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This document outlines changes being considered and the processes that will be used to ensure stakeholder involvement and input informs future direction and activity related to transforming the... More ≫

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This document outlines changes being considered and the processes that will be used to ensure stakeholder involvement and input informs future direction and activity related to transforming the PDD program. In addition, this newest version of the PDD Transformation Plan provides a variety of updates on new developments and related activities that support creating the most effective program for supporting Albertans with disabilities.

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Transition planning : supporting youth with disabilities in transitioning to adulthood

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Presents information about transition planning, transition plan, involved stakeholders and the role of parents and guardians in transition from childhood to adulthood.

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Transforming the PDD Program

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The Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program has evolved over the last two decades through a collaborative approach between government and community. As a result, adults with... More ≫

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The Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program has evolved over the last two decades through a collaborative approach between government and community. As a result, adults with developmental disabilities are more involved in their communities than ever before. However, now is the time to take a look at how we can collectively achieve even greater positive outcomes for individuals. Over the past several years, a much-needed transformation has been underway in the PDD program. This transformation has been informed through a number of avenues including Alberta’s Social Policy Framework, Results-Based Budgeting and your ongoing involvement and feedback through various PDD consultations.

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Report on spring 2013 persons with developmental disabilities community conversations

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At the community sessions, Associate Minister Oberle and his MLA colleagues heard the concerns of Albertans with disabilities and their families and supporters. All agree that there is room for... More ≫

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At the community sessions, Associate Minister Oberle and his MLA colleagues heard the concerns of Albertans with disabilities and their families and supporters. All agree that there is room for improvement in the PDD program, but it needs to be done with care and caution. PDD is working together with individuals and their families and service providers to plan a gradual transition to an improved way of doing things. Associate Minister Oberle has committed to taking the time needed and deploying the right resources to ensure this transformation is successful.

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Michener Centre transition planning framework and work plan

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This document presents a planning framework and recommended strategies to support the planned transition of Michener Centre residents from institutional to appropriate supported living settings in... More ≫

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This document presents a planning framework and recommended strategies to support the planned transition of Michener Centre residents from institutional to appropriate supported living settings in the community.

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Family Support for Children with Disabilities : guidelines for developing an Individualized Service Plan (ISP) for specialized services [2013]

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This Guide was created to: identify the key elements of an Individualized Service Plan (ISP) that are required for specialized services, highlight the importance of individualized service... More ≫

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This Guide was created to: identify the key elements of an Individualized Service Plan (ISP) that are required for specialized services, highlight the importance of individualized service planning, support families and their specialized services team to develop an ISP for specialized services. Although there may be a common understanding of what is meant by service planning, individuals and organizations may differ in the language and tools used. The terms used and defined in this guide are for illustration purposes only. Other terms or ways of organizing ISPs are equally acceptable as long as they are clearly communicated and address the key elements that the Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program requires in order to approve the ISP.

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