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Early childhood services handbook for the identification and review of children with severe disabilities : 2021/22 school year

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This handbook provides information for all school authorities that offer early childhood services programs and is meant to assist with the assessment, diagnosis and identification of children with ... More ≫

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This handbook provides information for all school authorities that offer early childhood services programs and is meant to assist with the assessment, diagnosis and identification of children with severe disabilities or a language delay that is moderate or severe.

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Handbook for the identification and review of students, in grades 1 to 12, with severe disabilities for independent schools and public charter schools

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Handbook for the identification and review of students, in Grades 1 to 12, with severe disabilities for independent schools and public charter schools for 2022/23 school year.

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Personal Directives (Ministerial) Regulation

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The regulation sets out the forms referenced in the Personal Directives Act and allows for remote signing and witnessing of a personal directive during the period set out in the regulation.

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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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Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee business plan

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The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, a branch of Alberta Justice and Solicitor General, provides services, tools and support for personal and financial matters to vulnerable Albertans ... More ≫

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The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, a branch of Alberta Justice and Solicitor General, 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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Essential components of educational programming for students who are blind or visually impaired [2022]

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Essential components of educational programming for students who are blind or visually impaired is one in a series of resources intended to facilitate programming for children and students in ... More ≫

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Essential components of educational programming for students who are blind or visually impaired 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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Essential components of educational programming for students who are deaf or hard of hearing [2022]

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Essential components of educational programming for students who are deaf or hard of hearing is one in a series of resources intended to facilitate programming for children and students in ... More ≫

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

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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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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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Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped General Regulation

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The Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped General Regulation, under the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped Act, establishes the asset, income, and other eligibility criteria for ... More ≫

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The Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped General Regulation, under the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped Act, establishes the asset, income, and other eligibility criteria for benefits under the Act and allows for the provision of financial, health and supplemental benefits to adult Albertans who are eligible under the Act.

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Mental Health Act : information for formal patients

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A formal patient is someone who is held at a hospital or health centre under the Mental Health Act under the authority of two admission certificates or two renewal certificates. If you are a ... More ≫

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A formal patient is someone who is held at a hospital or health centre under the Mental Health Act under the authority of two admission certificates or two renewal certificates. If you are a formal patient, this document contains information about your legal rights, answers to common questions and other resources.

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Office of the Advocate for Persons with Disabilities annual report

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Annual reports for the Office of the Advocate for Persons with Disabilities.

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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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Your guide to AISH : the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program

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Your Guide to AISH gives an overview of the the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program and the application process. Topics covered in the guide include: eligibility criteria; benefits ... More ≫

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Your Guide to AISH gives an overview of the the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program and the application process. Topics covered in the guide include: eligibility criteria; benefits eligible Albertans may get; how to apply, receive payments and report changes; understanding overpayments, underpayments and debts; how to appeal; and contacts to answer questions and get other help.

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Your guide to completing the AISH application : Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program

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Provides step-by-step instructions to fill out the AISH application form. Describes the personal, financial and medical information that must be included with the AISH application. Includes ... More ≫

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Provides step-by-step instructions to fill out the AISH application form. Describes the personal, financial and medical information that must be included with the AISH application. Includes information about the application process and contacts that can answer questions and provide other help.

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AISH adjudication guide : the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program

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The Assured Income for Severely Handicapped program provides financial and health benefits to eligible adult Albertans with a permanent medical condition that prevents them from earning a living. ... More ≫

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The Assured Income for Severely Handicapped program provides financial and health benefits to eligible adult Albertans with a permanent medical condition that prevents them from earning a living. This guide outlines how adjudication works.

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Supportive Living Accommodation Licensing Regulation

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This Regulation sets out the requirement for supportive living accommodations to be licensed annually and for operators to comply with the Supportive Living Accommodation Standards.

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Office of the Advocate for Persons with Disabilities : fact sheet

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This resource provides an overview of the Office of the Advocate for Persons with Disabilities, what it does and how it helps Albertans. The Advocate works with Albertans to help navigate and ... More ≫

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This resource provides an overview of the Office of the Advocate for Persons with Disabilities, what it does and how it helps Albertans. The Advocate works with Albertans to help navigate and access disability programs and services. The office provides support to children, youth, adults, and seniors.

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Mental Health Act : information for persons subject to a community treatment order

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A community treatment order is a mandatory treatment and care plan designed for your specific needs. It is a legal document that allows you to receive treatment while living in the community, ... More ≫

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A community treatment order is a mandatory treatment and care plan designed for your specific needs. It is a legal document that allows you to receive treatment while living in the community, instead of being detained at a hospital. A team of health care providers determines what to include in your community treatment order care plan. Usually, a community treatment order includes medications you need to take regularly and appointments you need to keep with care providers.

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Mental Health Act : information about mental health review panels

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Review panels review applications from people under the Mental Health Act, including formal patients and people subject to a community treatment order (CTO). Review panels give you an opportunity ... More ≫

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Review panels review applications from people under the Mental Health Act, including formal patients and people subject to a community treatment order (CTO). Review panels give you an opportunity to have a physician or nurse practitioner’s opinion about your mental health reviewed by people who are not involved in your care. Each review panel includes a lawyer, a psychiatrist and a member of the public.

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