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Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped Act

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The Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped Act provides the legislative authority for the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program, which provides assistance to adult Albertans... More ≫

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The Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped Act provides the legislative authority for the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program, which provides assistance to adult Albertans with a permanent disability that limits their ability to earn a living.

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Income Support, Training and Health Benefits Regulation

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The Income Support, Training and Health Benefits Regulation, under the Income and Employment Supports Act, establishes eligibility criteria; income support, training and health benefits; and... More ≫

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The Income Support, Training and Health Benefits Regulation, under the Income and Employment Supports Act, establishes eligibility criteria; income support, training and health benefits; and appeal provisions to provide financial and other supports for Albertans who are working or seeking employment, those who have barriers to full employment, and those who are participating full-time or part-time in various training programs.

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Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee annual report

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The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, a branch of Alberta Seniors, Community and Social Services, provides services, tools and support for personal and financial matters to vulnerable... More ≫

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The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, a branch of Alberta Seniors, Community and Social Services, provides services, tools and support for personal and financial matters to vulnerable Albertans and their families. The annual report presents information about the OPGT goals and progress made in reaching them.

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Persons with Developmental Disabilities Services Act

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Allows the Director to develop a plan with respect to the provision of services to the adult to meet the needs of an adult with developmental disabilities, and enter into an agreement with a... More ≫

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Allows the Director to develop a plan with respect to the provision of services to the adult to meet the needs of an adult with developmental disabilities, and enter into an agreement with a service provider with respect to the provision of services to the adult in accordance with the plan.

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Powers of Attorney Act

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This act allows adult Albertans to prepare a Power of Attorney, which is a legal document where one person (donor) authorizes another person (attorney) to act on his/her behalf for financial and... More ≫

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This act allows adult Albertans to prepare a Power of Attorney, which is a legal document where one person (donor) authorizes another person (attorney) to act on his/her behalf for financial and property matters.

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Public Trustee Act

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The Public Trustee Act creates the office of the Public Trustee in Alberta, and sets out the duties and functions of the Public Trustee, including acting as a trustee for people who have lost... More ≫

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The Public Trustee Act creates the office of the Public Trustee in Alberta, and sets out the duties and functions of the Public Trustee, including acting as a trustee for people who have lost capacity under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act, administering the estates of deceased persons, and holding funds in trust for minors. The Act sets out how the Public Trustee operates and how money is managed.

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Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act

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The Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act establishes a range of decision making supports for adults who requires assistance, or who do not have the capacity, to make personal and financial... More ≫

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The Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act establishes a range of decision making supports for adults who requires assistance, or who do not have the capacity, to make personal and financial decisions for themselves. It sets out the legal requirements for Supported Decision making, Co decision making, Guardianship, Trusteeship, and Specific Decision making.

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Personal Directives Act

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The Personal Directives Act sets out the rules governing the appointment of an agent to make personal decisions on an individual’s behalf in case they become unable or unfit to make those kinds of... More ≫

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The Personal Directives Act sets out the rules governing the appointment of an agent to make personal decisions on an individual’s behalf in case they become unable or unfit to make those kinds of decisions in the future. The Act provides details about who can make a personal directive, how it must be written and what information must be included.

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Essential components of educational programming for students with complex communication needs

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Essential components of educational programming for students with complex communication needs is one in a series of resources intended to facilitate programming for children and students in early... More ≫

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Essential components of educational programming for students with complex communication needs is one in a series of resources intended to facilitate programming for children and students in early childhood services (ECS) to Grade 12 who are from low incidence populations.

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Applications and Appeals (Ministerial) Regulation

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The Applications and Appeals (Ministerial) Regulation, under the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped Act, establishes the application and appeal provisions for the Assured Income for the... More ≫

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The Applications and Appeals (Ministerial) Regulation, under the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped Act, establishes the application and appeal provisions for the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program.

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