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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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Persons with Developmental Disabilities Family Managed Services (FMS) : FMS administrator guide for financial record-keeping

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The purpose of this guide and accompanying fact sheet is to help Family Managed Services (FMS) administrators create, gather and keep the right documents and records to show they have met the... More ≫

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The purpose of this guide and accompanying fact sheet is to help Family Managed Services (FMS) administrators create, gather and keep the right documents and records to show they have met the terms of their PDD-FMS agreement, and that supports and services were received and paid for as intended.

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Family Support for Children with Disabilities : family guide for financial record-keeping

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The purpose of this guide and the accompanying fact sheet is to help families create, gather and keep the right documents and records to show that Family Support for Children with Disabilities... More ≫

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The purpose of this guide and the accompanying fact sheet is to help families create, gather and keep the right documents and records to show that Family Support for Children with Disabilities supports and services were received and paid for as intended. This is important as families are required by legislation to keep this information and provide it if requested.

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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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Q/A on COVID-19 for Alberta’s disability sector

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This publications provides answers to questions and concerns from disability sector stakeholders about COVID-19 as they arise. Published weekly from April to July 2020. Resumed on a bi-weekly... More ≫

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This publications provides answers to questions and concerns from disability sector stakeholders about COVID-19 as they arise. Published weekly from April to July 2020. Resumed on a bi-weekly schedule December 2020.

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Minister’s Disability Advisory Forum : sustainability of Community and Social Services (CSS) programs

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Provides a summary of input received from invited participants to a forum held virtually on July 6, 2020, on the topic of sustainability of Community and Social Services programs. The Minister's... More ≫

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Provides a summary of input received from invited participants to a forum held virtually on July 6, 2020, on the topic of sustainability of Community and Social Services programs. The Minister's Disability Advisory Forum is designed to build collaborative relationships with the disability community by providing an opportunity for the Minister of Community and Social Services to seek ideas and input from key disability stakeholders.

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Interim Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) policies

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This set of interim policies makes temporary changes to existing Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) policies during the public health emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, to help... More ≫

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This set of interim policies makes temporary changes to existing Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) policies during the public health emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, to help ensure clients are able to access the services they need during this time.

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Minister’s Disability Advisory Forum : program challenges and opportunities

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Provides a summary of input received from invited participants to a forum held in Edmonton on February 13, 2020, on the topic of program sustainability of the Persons with Developmental... More ≫

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Provides a summary of input received from invited participants to a forum held in Edmonton on February 13, 2020, on the topic of program sustainability of the Persons with Developmental Disabilities and other social service programs. The Minister's Disability Advisory Forum is designed to build collaborative relationships with the disability community by providing an opportunity for the Minister of Community and Social Services to seek ideas and input from key disability stakeholders.

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