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Digital signature for Office of the Advocate for Persons with Disabilities consent forms : tips for Albertans

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Albertans can now quickly and securely sign consent forms with Office of the Advocate for Persons with Disabilities digitally. The digital signature is more secure than ink signatures and speeds... More ≫

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Albertans can now quickly and securely sign consent forms with Office of the Advocate for Persons with Disabilities digitally. The digital signature is more secure than ink signatures and speeds up processing times. The following tip sheet outlines the process.

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Staying safe and healthy in your home : general home safety tips

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This tip sheet provides information and guidance to help individuals with disabilities and their families understand and plan for general safety in their home. Includes a plain-language version.

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Fire safety : prevention and tips

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This tip sheet provides information and guidance to help individuals with disabilities and their families understand and plan for fire safety in their home. Includes a plain-language version.

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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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Is Family Managed Services (FMS) right for you? fact sheet

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This information sheet describes Family Managed Services agreements, which allow an individual with a developmental disability, their family, or a close friend, to directly hire staff and/or hire... More ≫

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This information sheet describes Family Managed Services agreements, which allow an individual with a developmental disability, their family, or a close friend, to directly hire staff and/or hire a service provider that has been approved by the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Program.

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Criminal record checks fact sheet

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This resource was developed by the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Program to help parents and guardians understand the importance of criminal record checks when hiring staff to support a... More ≫

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This resource was developed by the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Program to help parents and guardians understand the importance of criminal record checks when hiring staff to support a family member with developmental disabilities.

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Abuse prevention and reporting fact sheet

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This information sheet describes the abuse prevention and response protocol developed by the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Program. The protocol is intended both to prevent abuse and to... More ≫

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This information sheet describes the abuse prevention and response protocol developed by the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Program. The protocol is intended both to prevent abuse and to ensure an appropriate response to any form of maltreatment that might occur toward an individual supported by the PDD program.

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