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RAISE YOUR VOICE Contact your MLA about FSCD/PDD

 February 13, 2025

Inclusion Alberta has been increasingly hearing from individuals and families who are unable to secure the supports they require through either FSCD and PDD

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PDD “Current State: Critical & Urgent. Experiences with Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD)” Inclusion Alberta Jan 2025

 January 23, 2025

The Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program supports over 13,000 adults with intellectual disabilities with residential support, and support to pursue employment or participate in community. It has been three years since the Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services (SCSS) released how many adults who are eligible for and have requested supports are waiting without support.

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Inclusion Alberta Report Too Little, Too Late Experience with Family Support For Children with Disabilities Jan 2025

 January 23, 2025

It has been three years since the Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services (SCSS) released how many families who are eligible for FSCD and have requested supports are waiting without support.

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Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2025 Alberta Provincial Budget

 November 26, 2024

In advance of the 2025 provincial budget, organizations can submit letters or reports outlining their budget priorities. The Nonprofit Chamber’s outlines how essential nonprofits are in making Alberta a great place to live, work, and play. With Alberta’s growing population and rising inflation nonprofits are facing increased demand but resources are not keeping pace.

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CDS Sector Priorities 2023 – 2026 (PDD)

 September 12, 2024

ACDS has highlighted seven priorities to guide our advocacy work for the CDS sector and corresponding collaborative opportunities with the Government of Alberta

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ESPC fACT Sheet: 2024 Alberta Provincial Budget

 August 1, 2024

The 2024-25 Alberta budget, titled A Responsible Plan for a Growing Province, covers finances from April 1, 2024 until March 31, 2025. This budget seeks to address the challenges a growing province faces while ensuring a sustainable future for the next generation.

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Guidelines for Writing and Talking about FASD

 May 13, 2024

The purpose of this document is to assist those writing and talking about FASD – and the issues related to the disability – to use the same language, statistics, and framing of topics. The intended outcome, over time, will be an improved understanding by the reader/listener with consistent and respectful FASD messaging.

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Danielle Smith Premier of Alberta Letter to Minister of CFS on Commitments 2023

 July 9, 2023

The Premier outlines her expectations that strong Alberta families and children lead the province forward

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ALIGN's Anonymous Agency Example of Key Message Usage

 June 13, 2023

ALIGN has developed Key Messages to use when speaking with the MLAs, Ministers, and other Government parties such as contract specialists. These Key Messages are designed to be personalized and adjusted to meet the needs of your individual agency.

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