Publications

Provincial Parent Advisory Committee (PPAC), Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) strategic plan

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The Family Support for Children with Disabilities Provincial Parent Advisory Committee provides trusted advice to the Government of Alberta on policy, procedures and practices affecting families... More ≫

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The Family Support for Children with Disabilities Provincial Parent Advisory Committee provides trusted advice to the Government of Alberta on policy, procedures and practices affecting families of children with disabilities, informed by community engagement and lived experience. The Committee develops its strategic plan one a three-year cycle.

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Family support for children with disabilities : policy and procedures manual

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Family Support for Children with Disabilities Policy and Procedures Manual provides information about the manual, legislation, FSCD Act and regulation, program eligibility, service delivery... More ≫

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Family Support for Children with Disabilities Policy and Procedures Manual provides information about the manual, legislation, FSCD Act and regulation, program eligibility, service delivery procedures, family support services, child focused services, transition planning; and concerns resolution.

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Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee business plan

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

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The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, a branch of the Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services, provides services, tools and support for personal and financial matters to vulnerable Albertans and their families. The business plan, published annually, presents the outcomes and strategies of the Office over a three-year period, and the measures that will be used to evaluate the Office's performance in achieving these outcomes and strategies.

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Alberta Aids to Daily Living : wheelchair and recycle equipment guide to authorizations

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The booklet is an abridged guide for AADL authorizers working with clients who require recycled or large equipment following the transition of claims and authorizations to Alberta Blue Cross and... More ≫

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The booklet is an abridged guide for AADL authorizers working with clients who require recycled or large equipment following the transition of claims and authorizations to Alberta Blue Cross and the revision of the equipment recycle process. It includes information about processes established following the transition to Alberta Blue Cross that authorizers should be aware of, as well as flow charts for quick reference.

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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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Interim Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) policies

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This set of interim policies makes temporary changes to existing Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) policies during the public health emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic,... More ≫

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

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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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A cross-ministry protocol between Children’s Services and Community and Social Services : supporting Alberta’s children, youth and parents / guardians with disabilities

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Contains a framework for collaboration intended to support the ongoing work across Children’s Services and Community and Social Services to bring together relevant programs and services to best... More ≫

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Contains a framework for collaboration intended to support the ongoing work across Children’s Services and Community and Social Services to bring together relevant programs and services to best support children, youth and parents/guardians with disabilities. The protocol supports the shared commitment to build and sustain effective, collaborative relationships across the two ministries, as well as with other relevant Government of Alberta programs, such as the Office of the Public Guardian/Trustee, Health/Alberta Health Services and Education/schools.

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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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Information Sharing Strategy : supporting social-based service delivery

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This document outlines Alberta's vision and mandate to share information appropriately and effectively within the information sharing ecosystem when delivering social-based services. This... More ≫

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This document outlines Alberta's vision and mandate to share information appropriately and effectively within the information sharing ecosystem when delivering social-based services. This ecosystem encompasses many areas within the Government of Alberta, other stakeholders and service delivery organizations, and the environment within which they work.

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