# @CMcalgary on Facebook

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- **Posted:** 2026-05-13T00:39:59.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** CMcalgary (@cmcalgary) — https://gondola.cc/cmcalgary

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Expanding support for Albertans with disabilities

Details of the Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP) are now available in preparation for the July launch.

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Alberta’s government is launching the Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP) in July. In May, current AISH clients will receive letters with information specific to their file, including whether they will remain on AISH or transition to ADAP.

ADAP is a first-of-its-kind program that will provide financial, health, personal and employment supports to Albertans with severe disabilities who can work, while the existing Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program will continue to support Albertans with disabilities who cannot work.

ADAP was designed based on feedback from Albertans with disabilities, advocacy organizations and service providers. Budget 2026 invests an unprecedented almost $250 million to help Albertans gain and retain meaningful employment. This investment strengthens supports that reduce barriers for Albertans with disabilities, providing services such as career planning, assistive technology and supported job placements, as well as resources to help employers break down accessibility barriers in their workplace.

𝗔𝗗𝗔𝗣 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗛 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

The AISH General Regulation was updated and now applies to both AISH and ADAP. These updates support ADAP implementation and ensure alignment across disability assistance programs.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀

• The ADAP core financial benefit will be set at $1,740 per month.

•• Albertans on AISH who transfer to ADAP in July will receive a $200 monthly transition benefit until December 31, 2027. This means they will continue to receive their existing AISH benefit amount until December 31, 2027.

• ADAP clients will be able to earn up to $700 per month before financial benefits are reduced.

•• Albertans on ADAP will be able to earn more than $45,000 in annual employment income while continuing to receive financial benefits.

•• Employment income above $700 per month will gradually affect financial benefits, beginning with less than a cent deduction for every additional dollar earned.

•• This will be the highest employment income limit of any comparable disability income assistance program in Canada.

•• Albertans on ADAP will continue to receive the health benefits they need, regardless of employment income.

• Government is increasing the amount of pension income a spouse or cohabiting partner can receive before affecting benefits.

•• The first $1,200 per month of spousal or partner pension income is fully exempt, with 25 per cent of any remaining amount also exempt.

• Child benefits have been updated to reflect other child-related supports, including the Canada Child Benefit.

•• This will increase child benefits for about 7,000 families who receive disability income assistance.

#Alberta 
#ADAP 
#Canada

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