Description
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 have identified issues with the AISH program and have suggested ways to change AISH. The Alberta government wants the program to meet the needs of people who need it, while ensuring the program is affordable into the future. Determining how to best meet the needs of people on AISH means listening to Albertans who are receiving AISH benefits, their families, disability organizations and other Albertans. This discussion guide builds on issues and solutions that have been identified over the past several years. Through this guide, Albertans are being asked to comment on ideas to renew the program and to share their personal experiences with AISH. As part of the AISH review, the Minister has also asked the department of Alberta Human Resources and Employment to look at other concerns that have been raised by AISH clients and disability organizations. These include reviewing how the AISH program is being delivered to ensure it is efficient and client-focused, and continuing to look at ways to remove barriers for people on AISH so they can better access employment and training opportunities. Findings on these items will also be presented to the Minister for consideration as part of renewing the AISH program.
Updated
September 1, 2004
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Renewing AiSH
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24 pages
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Once
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Seniors and Community Supports (2004-2011)
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Subject (LCSH)
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Date Created
2004-09-01
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2015-08-10T16:55:28.914946
Date Modified
2004-09-01
Date Issued
2004-09-01
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3321084
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Human Services