The Premier’s Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities was created in 1989 to champion significant improvements in the status of Albertans with disabilities. Its legislated mandate includes:

• Advise, report to and make recommendations to the Government on matters relating to the opportunity for full and equal participation of persons with disabilities in the life of the Province.
• Encourage public discussion through public consultation on all matters relating to the status of persons with disabilities.
• Prepare communication packages containing information respecting disabilities and persons with disabilities.
• Identify and review current and emerging issues and policies at all levels of government affecting and concerning the status of persons with disabilities.
• Review the provision of funding, services and programs for persons with disabilities.
• Make referrals and recommendations to and consult and collaborate with all levels of government, government agencies, volunteer associations, businesses, universities and other persons on matters affecting and concerning the status of persons with disabilities.

See the companion document Alberta Disability Strategy Core Supports and Appendices for a list of Premier’s Council members.