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Province to launch program to help Albertans with disabilities

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A new benefit program, announced by the United Conservative government on Tuesday, aims to help Albertans with disabilities achieve their employment goals.


Officials say the Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP) was designed with direct input from the people it benefits and provides pathways to employment for individuals who can work but require supports.


“People with disabilities should not be punished for getting a job. Every dollar they earn on a paycheque should be helping make them better off, not threatening their access to the medication they need,” Jason Nixon, Alberta’s minister of seniors, community and social services, said in a news release.


ADAP will also allow Albertans to earn more while continuing to receive other benefits, providing them with higher earning exemptions.


They’ll also be able to receive all the health benefits they need, regardless of how much they earn.


The program will also provide skills training, officials said.


“By providing pathways to employment for individuals who are able to work but still need supports, Alberta’s government is empowering people with disabilities to pursue their passions, leading to a greater sense of purpose and improved quality of life,” a government statement read.




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