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Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program : Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol (APRP)

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The Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol is a policy framework that identifies proactive strategies for preventing abuse and procedures to follow when responding to allegations of abuse,... More ≫

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The Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol is a policy framework that identifies proactive strategies for preventing abuse and procedures to follow when responding to allegations of abuse, including addressing the immediate safety and security needs of the individual. Adherence to the protocol is mandatory for all PDD-funded stakeholders, including community service providers and administrators of Family Managed Services (FMS), as well as services directly run and operated by Persons with Developmental Disabilities program.

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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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My Life : Personal Outcomes Index™ : summary report : provincial aggregate final report

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Reports on the results of a 2011-2012 survey to measure the quality of life of persons with developmental disabilities in Alberta.

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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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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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