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 AlbertaAlberta 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 AlbertaAISH and disability income assistance
Income and health-benefit support for eligible Albertans with severe disabilities who have financial need.
Learn about AISH ->
Government of AlbertaPersons with Developmental Disabilities
Services and office contacts for adults with developmental disabilities, including community living and employment-related supports.
Find PDD offices ->
Government of AlbertaFamily 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 CalgaryAccessible 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 TransitCalgary 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 nonprofitSCOPE 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 charityVecova
Inclusive housing, wellness, mental health, employment services, adapted recreation, training, and community access for people with disabilities.
Visit Vecova ->
Calgary nonprofitBetween Friends
Inclusive social, recreation, development, camp, fee assistance, community connection, and belonging-focused programs for people with disabilities.
Visit Between Friends ->
Alberta charityCerebral Palsy Alberta
Programs, support services, resources, newcomer disability information, RDSP information, mental-health resources, and provincial disability community support.
Visit CP Alberta ->
Calgary nonprofitCalgary Society for Persons with Disabilities
Community homes, independent living support, community access, and long-term support for people with developmental disabilities.
Visit CSPD ->
Alberta charityEaster Seals Alberta
Accessibility supports, equipment loan information, recreation, camp, and programs that support Albertans with disabilities and medical conditions.
Visit Easter Seals Alberta ->