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Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) Caseload

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This Seniors, Community and Social Services (SCSS) dataset describes the monthly Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) caseload in Alberta. The AISH program provides financial and... More ≫

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This Seniors, Community and Social Services (SCSS) dataset describes the monthly Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) caseload in Alberta. The AISH program provides financial and health benefits to eligible adult Albertans with a permanent medical condition that prevents them from earning a living.   Caseloads are reported as the actual volume each month and by the Alberta government’s fiscal year. Depending on an individual’s situation, some AISH benefits may also be provided for a spouse or partner and dependent children.   Monthly caseloads are also shown as a portion of the entire Alberta population; and by gender, age, primary medical condition, family composition, employment participation and six service delivery regions across the province.   For locations of AISH delivery regions, choose the Alberta Seniors, Community and Social Services Regions Map within the Resources section.  

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AISH adjudication guide : the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program

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The Assured Income for Severely Handicapped program provides financial and health benefits to eligible adult Albertans with a permanent medical condition that prevents them from earning a living.... More ≫

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The Assured Income for Severely Handicapped program provides financial and health benefits to eligible adult Albertans with a permanent medical condition that prevents them from earning a living. This guide outlines how adjudication works.

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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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Supports and services for older adults with developmental disabilities study : supplementary reports

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Seven reports were completed by the study team as part of this study. The final report summarizes these reports and provides additional material on promising practices in the development of... More ≫

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Seven reports were completed by the study team as part of this study. The final report summarizes these reports and provides additional material on promising practices in the development of services and supports for older adults with developmental disabilities. These reports include: Aging with a Developmental Disability: A Health Perspective, Projections of the Population of Older Persons, Assessing the Health of Older Adults with Developmental Disabilities, Family and Guardian Focus Groups Summary Report, Individual Financial Support for Older Adults with Developmental Disabilities, Guidelines for Using the Supports Intensity Scale (SIS with Older Adults with Developmental Disabilities, and, Six Critical Factors Organizations Need to Think about when Providing Services and Supports to Older Individuals with Developmental Disabilities.

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Supports and services for older adults with developmental disabilities study : final report 2012

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CRCB PDD commissioned this study to assist them in the development of community-based services for older adults with developmental disabilities as well as to contribute to provincial policy and... More ≫

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CRCB PDD commissioned this study to assist them in the development of community-based services for older adults with developmental disabilities as well as to contribute to provincial policy and research on this population and the ministry's framework on aging.

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Improving AiSH : explaining the changes to AiSH

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In February 2005, the MLA AISH Review Committee made eleven recommendations to improve and renew the AISH program. In April 2005, the Government of Alberta accepted the recommendations and... More ≫

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In February 2005, the MLA AISH Review Committee made eleven recommendations to improve and renew the AISH program. In April 2005, the Government of Alberta accepted the recommendations and immediately increased the maximum monthly living allowance and employment income exemptions.

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Renewing AISH : explaining the changes to AISH

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Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program provides financial and health-related assistance to eligible adults with a disability. The disability must be permanent and substantially... More ≫

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Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program provides financial and health-related assistance to eligible adults with a disability. The disability must be permanent and substantially limit the person’s ability to earn a living. AISH clients may also be eligible to receive supplemental assistance (a child benefit and personal benefits) through the AISH program.

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Renewing AISH : report and recommendations of the MLA AISH Review Committee

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The Government of Alberta is committed to supporting people with a permanent disability that severely limits their ability to earn a living. The Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta is committed to supporting people with a permanent disability that severely limits their ability to earn a living. The Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program was established in 1979 to help meet the needs of severely disabled Albertans. In September 2004, the former Minister of Alberta Human Resources and Employment, the Honourable Clint Dunford, responsible for AISH, announced a review of the AISH program and appointed a Government MLA Committee to oversee the review. There were several reasons to conduct a review of the AISH program. AISH clients had said that the benefit was too low and the program was not meeting their needs. As well, when the government announced their response to the Low Income Programs Review in 2001, they confirmed that AISH would remain a separate and distinct program and committed to doing a review to update AISH. Finally, there was a legislative requirement to commence a review of the AISH Act in 2004. The...

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Renewing AISH : October 2005 changes

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Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program provides financial and health-related assistance to eligible adults with a disability. The disability must be permanent and substantially... More ≫

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Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program provides financial and health-related assistance to eligible adults with a disability. The disability must be permanent and substantially limit the person’s ability to earn a living. AISH clients may also be eligible to receive supplemental assistance (a child benefit and personal benefits) through the AISH program.

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Renewing AiSH : ensuring AISH is available into the future for Albertans who need it : discussion guide

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Some Albertans with disabilities need support from government to fully participate in all aspects of society. Through the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program, the Alberta... More ≫

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Some Albertans with disabilities need support from government to fully participate in all aspects of society. Through the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program, the Alberta government ensures that Albertans with severe disabilities have income to meet their basic needs. This is one of many Alberta government programs that support persons with disabilities. The AISH program is for Albertans who have a permanent disability that severely impairs their ability to earn a living. AISH provides a financial benefit to the person with the disability, and comprehensive health benefits for them and their immediate family members. The maximum financial benefit is $850 per month, and the health benefit is worth on average $300 per month. Only three provinces (Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario) have a separate income support program for persons with disabilities. The last government review of AISH was in 1999. Since that time, many individuals and disability organizations...

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