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Minister’s Disability Advisory Forum : PDD eligibility

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Provides a summary of input received from invited participants to a forum held in Calgary on October 4, 2019, on the topic of eligibility requirements for the Persons with Developmental... More ≫

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Provides a summary of input received from invited participants to a forum held in Calgary on October 4, 2019, on the topic of eligibility requirements for the Persons with Developmental Disabilities program. 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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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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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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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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Planning supports for your family member : developing the individual service agreement

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This handbook presents information on how to plan for supports for a family member with developmental disabilities by developing an individual service agreement.

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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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Finding the right staff : recruiting and interviewing potential employees

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This resource was developed by the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Program to help a funds administrator find and hire staff to support a family member with developmental disabilities.

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Being a good employer

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This resource was developed by the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Program to help parents and guardians who have hired staff to support a family member with developmental disabilities.

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Getting started with Family Managed Services

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Includes information about the Family Managed Service agreement, planning supports and services, being an employer, being accountable for services provided, and other helpful information.

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How to prepare and submit invoices for payment

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As the Funds Administrator, you will purchase supports for your family member, and then invoice the PDD program each month for the supports plus any eligible administrative or service delivery... More ≫

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As the Funds Administrator, you will purchase supports for your family member, and then invoice the PDD program each month for the supports plus any eligible administrative or service delivery expenses. This handbook takes you through the steps of how to prepare and submit your invoice to the PDD program for payment.

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