Publications

Advocate for Persons with Disabilities strategic plan

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The Advocate for Persons with Disabilities represents the rights, interests and viewpoints of persons with disabilities. The strategic plan serves as the basis for key actions the Advocate and the... More ≫

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The Advocate for Persons with Disabilities represents the rights, interests and viewpoints of persons with disabilities. The strategic plan serves as the basis for key actions the Advocate and the Office of the Advocate for Persons with Disabilities will undertake to champion and support the inclusion of persons with disabilities in Alberta’s social and economic fabric.

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Ministry of Community and Social Services response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate : mandatory reviews into child deaths

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Contains the responses of the Ministry of Community and Social Services to recommendations from the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate for mandatory reviews into child deaths. The Child and... More ≫

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Contains the responses of the Ministry of Community and Social Services to recommendations from the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate for mandatory reviews into child deaths. The Child and Youth Advocate Act provides the Advocate with the authority to conduct investigative reviews. The Advocate may investigate systemic issues arising from the death of a child who was receiving child intervention services within two years of their death. The Act requires each ministry to respond publicly within 75 days of the release of a report.

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Views of the Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) Program : strengths, challenges and opportunities for improvement – report on the FSCD review engagement

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From October 2020 through May 2021, the Ministry of Community and Social Services engaged stakeholders as part of a review of the Family Support for Children with Disabilities program. This report... More ≫

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From October 2020 through May 2021, the Ministry of Community and Social Services engaged stakeholders as part of a review of the Family Support for Children with Disabilities program. This report summarizes the main themes of the feedback provided throughout the engagement. Participants shared thoughts on what they valued most about the program, the challenges they faced and ideas on how FSCD should be improved.

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Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) steering committee report

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A steering committee made up of family members, service providers, advocates and government staff was created to present ideas and make recommendations on how to make the Persons with... More ≫

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A steering committee made up of family members, service providers, advocates and government staff was created to present ideas and make recommendations on how to make the Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program better for the future. The committee presented 30 suggestions related to: people making their own decisions and being included in the community; government and the community making sure that people's needs are met; making sure that services meet people's needs and how people get services is fair; using technology to help people; and being flexible in how services are delivered.

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Ministry of Community and Social Services response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate : strengthening foundations : assessment, information sharing and collaboration report

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In September 2021, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) released the Strengthening Foundations report, which reviewed the circumstances of nine young people who died over a... More ≫

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In September 2021, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) released the Strengthening Foundations report, which reviewed the circumstances of nine young people who died over a fourteen-month period in 2018 and 2019 and who had experienced similar challenges in service provision. The report provides two recommendations to address the limitations in assessments, information sharing and collaboration among service providers. This document contains the response of the Ministry of Community and Social Services to these recommendations.

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Out of home living arrangements and respite providers. Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD)

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This Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) tip sheet provides out of home living arrangement and/or respite service providers with information that parents consider when they are... More ≫

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This Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) tip sheet provides out of home living arrangement and/or respite service providers with information that parents consider when they are choosing an out of home living arrangement or respite for their child.

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Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) : cross-ministry supports

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The Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program helps families identify and access services and supports to strengthen their ability to promote their child's healthy development... More ≫

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The Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program helps families identify and access services and supports to strengthen their ability to promote their child's healthy development and encourage their child's participation in activities at home and in the community. This document lists cross-ministry supports provided for children with disabilities.

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Alberta Brain Injury Initiative : survival guide

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Provides key information and support to survivors of acquired brain injury and their families. The goal of the guide is to provide basic, overall information that is applicable throughout Alberta;... More ≫

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Provides key information and support to survivors of acquired brain injury and their families. The goal of the guide is to provide basic, overall information that is applicable throughout Alberta; it is not meant to answer every question or provide information that can be given by health professionals or advisors.

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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) across the lifespan : Alberta's FASD 10-year strategic plan 2007-2017 : year 10 evaluation

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This report provides a summative evaluation of Alberta's 10-year strategic plan to reduce the impacts of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) on children in the province. This evaluation... More ≫

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This report provides a summative evaluation of Alberta's 10-year strategic plan to reduce the impacts of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) on children in the province. This evaluation highlights the success of Alberta's FASD model, achievements and key innovations in the areas of: awareness and understanding of FASD; prevention, assessment and diagnosis; and supports for individuals with FASD and their caregivers.

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Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) & Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) : 2018-19 family and guardian survey

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This condensed fact sheet presents highlights of surveys of families and guardians with a child or adult with a disability who receive supports and services through the Family Support for Children... More ≫

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This condensed fact sheet presents highlights of surveys of families and guardians with a child or adult with a disability who receive supports and services through the Family Support for Children with Disabilities and the Persons with Developmental Disabilities programs.

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