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Mental Health Act : information about mental health review panels

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Review panels review applications from people under the Mental Health Act, including formal patients and people subject to a community treatment order. Review panels give you an opportunity to... More ≫

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Review panels review applications from people under the Mental Health Act, including formal patients and people subject to a community treatment order. Review panels give you an opportunity to have a physician or nurse practitioner’s opinion about your mental health reviewed by people who are not involved in your care. Each review panel includes a lawyer, a psychiatrist and a member of the public.

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Specific decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) [2021]

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This fact sheet explains specific decision-making under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. Specific decision-making is designed to provide timely and effective decision-making services... More ≫

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This fact sheet explains specific decision-making under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. Specific decision-making is designed to provide timely and effective decision-making services for adults who do not have the capacity to provide informed consent for health care decisions or temporary admission to, or discharge from, a residential facility.

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Out of home living arrangements and respite providers. Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD)

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This Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) tip sheet provides out of home living arrangement and/or respite service providers with information that parents consider when they are... More ≫

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This Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) tip sheet provides out of home living arrangement and/or respite service providers with information that parents consider when they are choosing an out of home living arrangement or respite for their child.

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Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) : cross-ministry supports

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The Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program helps families identify and access services and supports to strengthen their ability to promote their child's healthy development... More ≫

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The Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program helps families identify and access services and supports to strengthen their ability to promote their child's healthy development and encourage their child's participation in activities at home and in the community. This document lists cross-ministry supports provided for children with disabilities.

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Minister’s Disability Advisory Forum : sustainability of Community and Social Services (CSS) programs

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Provides a summary of input received from invited participants to a forum held virtually on July 6, 2020, on the topic of sustainability of Community and Social Services programs. The Minister's... More ≫

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Provides a summary of input received from invited participants to a forum held virtually on July 6, 2020, on the topic of sustainability of Community and Social Services programs. The Minister's Disability Advisory Forum is designed to build collaborative relationships with the disability community by providing an opportunity for the Minister of Community and Social Services to seek ideas and input from key disability stakeholders.

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Choosing an out of home living arrangement and respite providers. Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD)

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This Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) tip sheet provides information families should consider to ensure a potential out of home living arrangement is right for their child.

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FSCD specialized services : concerns resolution

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Presents information for parents about concerns resolution options for parents who have not been able to resolve issues with their Family Support for Children with Disabilities worker or their... More ≫

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Presents information for parents about concerns resolution options for parents who have not been able to resolve issues with their Family Support for Children with Disabilities worker or their supervisor/manager.

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Your personal and financial decisions matter

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The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT) provides information, education and support to vulnerable Albertans and their families related to personal and financial matters. OPGT also... More ≫

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The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT) provides information, education and support to vulnerable Albertans and their families related to personal and financial matters. OPGT also provides information and education to Albertans on the tools they can use to safeguard their future personal and financial matters.

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Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) your vision

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The Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) your vision fact sheet is intended to help families who have children with disabilities develop a clear vision for their child’s future.

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Services for Students with Visual Impairments (SSVI)

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Services for Students with Visual Impairments (SSVI) provides support personnel for registered students with the ability to search for and request resources in alternate format, specialized... More ≫

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Services for Students with Visual Impairments (SSVI) provides support personnel for registered students with the ability to search for and request resources in alternate format, specialized technology or specialized learning kits. The resources in this record provide information on how to access the services.

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