Alberta Ability Network

05/25/2026

CBC has launched a survey for families who have applied for FSCD – Please share to help CBC collect valuable data on the FSCD application process. As many of you know we don’t have publicly available information on waitlists, but we hear from families there is an increasing lack of timely access to services. There are two images attached you can use to share on social media as well.

Second, the Government of Alberta has launched an ADAP Estimator – while it’s not a comprehensive assessment, it may help those fielding ADAP questions from clients how this change might affect them. https://www.alberta.ca/aish-and-adap-benefit-estimator

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

It felt like a Birthday surprise when we received our nomination for the 2026 Calgary Awards! We were nominated for the Community Advocate - Organization category for the work we do every day with the people we serve in the disability community.

Here at CP Alberta we want to thank the City of Calgary – Your Local Government and for this recognition of our hard work that was taken on by everyone in the organization. We are only able to continue to make a difference here in Calgary due to the support of everyday Calgarians, and for that, we want to thank you .

Here's to 50 more years of advocating and supporting Calgarians in the disability community!

05/19/2026

Hope to see you there!

05/17/2026

Did you know that May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia?

Although Canada has made important progress in advancing equality rights, there have also been moments in our history marked by discrimination and injustice.

Learn more about the day, here: https://cupe.ca/events/international-day-against-homophobia-transphobia-and-biphobia

05/14/2026

Each year, the much-anticipated Calgary White Hat Awards recognize excellence in Calgary's tourism and hospitality industry. We are thrilled to congratulate long time AAN and Barrier-Free AB member, Dan Pederson, on being presented with this award!

Click here to watch the ceremony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJwmsbb19NM&feature=shared

05/13/2026

05/13/2026

New details about Alberta’s transition from AISH to ADAP were QUIETLY released today, and let’s be clear: this is not just a small administrative update. The newly released AISH and ADAP regulations show a much bigger redesign of disability income support in Alberta. Some pieces may sound positi...

05/13/2026

For Global Accessibility Awareness Day, accessiBe bringing their community together for a live virtual session with Paralympian Lex Gillette, who will share:

His experience navigating the world and the web as a blind person
Where accessibility still breaks down in everyday interactions
What real accessibility progress looks like beyond awareness

This event will take place on Tuesday, May 19th at 11:00 am ET

You're invited! In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we’re hosting a live virtual session with Paralympian Lex Gillette, who will share: His experience navigating the world and the web Where accessibility still breaks down in everyday interactions What real progress looks like beyond aw...