Disability resources

A practical directory for Calgary and Alberta families looking for equipment, income support, transportation, recreation, housing, employment, and community help.

Government programs

Start here for official provincial and municipal disability supports.

Government of Alberta

Alberta Aids to Daily Living

Funding assistance for basic medical equipment and supplies, including walkers, walking aids, wheelchairs, lifts, bathing/toileting equipment, hearing aids, respiratory equipment, orthotics, prosthetics, and medical-surgical supplies.

Visit AADL ->
Government of Alberta

AISH and disability income assistance

Income and health-benefit support for eligible Albertans with severe disabilities who have financial need.

Learn about AISH ->
Government of Alberta

Persons with Developmental Disabilities

Services and office contacts for adults with developmental disabilities, including community living and employment-related supports.

Find PDD offices ->
Government of Alberta

Family Support for Children with Disabilities

Information, referrals, service planning, respite, counselling, aide supports, childcare supports, and some disability-related costs for eligible children and families.

Visit FSCD ->
City of Calgary

Accessible and equitable programs

City accessibility page covering accessible transit, taxi, parking zones, recreation, Fair Entry, emergency preparedness, accommodations, and local disability-serving resources.

Open City resources ->
Calgary Transit

Calgary Transit Access

Shared-ride, door-to-door public transportation for eligible Calgarians who cannot use fixed-route transit because of a disability.

Visit Calgary Transit Access ->

Community and nonprofit supports

Local organizations that help with navigation, inclusion, recreation, employment, housing, and disability community connection.

Calgary nonprofit

SCOPE Society of Alberta

Community outreach, disability-service navigation, children and youth supports, adult community supports, DeafBlind supports, seniors programming, training, and navigate for kids.

Visit SCOPE ->
Calgary charity

Vecova

Inclusive housing, wellness, mental health, employment services, adapted recreation, training, and community access for people with disabilities.

Visit Vecova ->
Calgary nonprofit

Between Friends

Inclusive social, recreation, development, camp, fee assistance, community connection, and belonging-focused programs for people with disabilities.

Visit Between Friends ->
Alberta charity

Cerebral Palsy Alberta

Programs, support services, resources, newcomer disability information, RDSP information, mental-health resources, and provincial disability community support.

Visit CP Alberta ->
Calgary nonprofit

Calgary Society for Persons with Disabilities

Community homes, independent living support, community access, and long-term support for people with developmental disabilities.

Visit CSPD ->
Alberta charity

Easter Seals Alberta

Accessibility supports, equipment loan information, recreation, camp, and programs that support Albertans with disabilities and medical conditions.

Visit Easter Seals Alberta ->
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