Alberta disability benefit recipients express concern over transition to new assistance program
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Emma Zhao
Summary
Albertans receiving benefits through the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program are expressing anxiety and frustration as many are being transitioned to a new provincial program called the Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP), which takes effect Wednesday. Recipients worry the changes will be detrimental, leaving them with fewer options and increased financial stress. The article highlights concerns from disability advocates and recipients about the impact of the policy shift on vulnerable individuals.
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Recipients of Alberta's new disability assistance program worry it will be detrimental
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