Office for Disability Issues
Alberta Seniors and Community Supports is home to the Office for Disability Issues (ODI). The ODI is a central place to discuss disability issues, and strengthen long-term planning to address the needs of Albertans with disabilities.
The ODI is working to respond to the recommendations in the Alberta Disability Strategy, released by the Premier's Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
The Premier's Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities acts as an advisory body to the Office for Disability Issues, providing information and guidance.
Other important information:
A Profile of Albertans with Disabilities presents the profile of Albertans with disabilities primarily using data from the Participation and Activity Limitation Survey (PALS) 2001.
The profile includes both a brief primer on disability statistics and comparative Canadian and international data.- Frequently asked questions about disability issues in Alberta
- Other disability organizations in Alberta
- Disability related information - accessibility, education, employment, financial supports, health, housing, problem resolution and transportation
Alberta's "Help Make a Difference" initiative which encourages acceptance of diversity in our province- The Future Starts with You: Accommodating Learners with Disabilities in Post-Secondary Education in Alberta.
This review of policies, programs and support services was jointly commissioned by the Office for Disability Issues and the ministry of Advanced Education.
- To download an accessible version of Adobe Acrobat, to make it easier to access pdf files, visit http://www.adobe.com/enterprise/accessibility/main.html.
