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Co-decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act [2022]

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This information sheet explains co-decision-making under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. If an adult's ability to make personal decisions is impaired but they can make decisions with... More ≫

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This information sheet explains co-decision-making under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. If an adult's ability to make personal decisions is impaired but they can make decisions with good support, co-decision-making may be an option. The adult who needs support doesn't lose authority to make their own decisions. They share that authority with their co-decision-maker.

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Personal directives : choosing now for the future [2021 to current]

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A personal directive is a legal document you write in case you cannot make your own personal decisions in the future. This brochure describes how to write a personal directive and instruct someone... More ≫

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A personal directive is a legal document you write in case you cannot make your own personal decisions in the future. This brochure describes how to write a personal directive and instruct someone you trust to make decisions for you.

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Specific decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) [2023]

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Fact sheet from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee explaining how specific decision-making is designed to provide timely and effective decision-making services for adults who do not... More ≫

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Fact sheet from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee explaining how 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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Decision-making options : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act [2023]

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Fact sheet from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee detailing all of the decision-making options available under current legislation.

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Capacity assessment : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act [2023 to current]

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Fact sheet explaining the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act and how capacity assessment is determined by the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee.

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Provincial Parent Advisory Committee, Family Support for Children with Disabilities annual report

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Annual reports of the Family Support for Children with Disabilities Provincial Parent Advisory Committee.The committee provides input and feedback on policies, procedures and services as they... More ≫

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Annual reports of the Family Support for Children with Disabilities Provincial Parent Advisory Committee.The committee provides input and feedback on policies, procedures and services as they affect families of children with disabilities to ensure legislation continues to have a positive impact on families and their children. The Advisory Committee also provides systemic advocacy for families of children with disabilities and assists in the development of strategies to increase public awareness on the challenges and opportunities faced by families of children with disabilities.

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Family Support for Children with Disabilities Regulation

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The Family Support for Children with Disabilities Regulation sets out the matters to be considered when making a decision under the Family Support for Children with Disabilities Act and prescribes... More ≫

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The Family Support for Children with Disabilities Regulation sets out the matters to be considered when making a decision under the Family Support for Children with Disabilities Act and prescribes the forms, agreements, the nature and amount of family support services and child-focused services, and standards for services to be provided.

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Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped General Regulation

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The Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped General Regulation, under the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped Act, establishes the asset, income, and other eligibility criteria for... More ≫

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The Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped General Regulation, under the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped Act, establishes the asset, income, and other eligibility criteria for benefits under the Act and allows for the provision of financial, health and supplemental benefits to adult Albertans who are eligible under the Act.

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Frequently asked questions for professionals : applying for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD)

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This document is a guide for professionals who may be talking to clients about the Persons with Developmental Disabilities program.

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What to expect : Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD)

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This document lets potential applicants to the Persons with Developmental Disabilities program know what to expect if they are planning to apply.

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