Alberta's disability community faces uncertainty as new ADAP program replaces AISH with reduced supports
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Alejandro Melgar
9h ago· 4 min readenNews
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Summary
Alberta's new Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP), replacing the current AISH program in July, is causing fear and anxiety within the disability community. ADAP encourages employment but provides less financial support than AISH. The article discusses the uncertainty and worry among those who rely on disability supports, and includes a content warning about discussion of suicide.
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· 2 pulledAs the province's new Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP) comes into effect in July, many in the disability community are anxious and worried about the uncertainty ahead.
ADAP, the province says, encourages those on disability supports to find employment, and provides less financial support than the current Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program.
As the province’s Alberta Disability Assistance Program comes into effect in July, many in the disability community are anxious and worried.
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