Helpful Links
Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD)
Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) is an Alberta Government program that helps eligible adults with disabilities plan, coordinate, and access services to live as independently as they can in their community.
Alberta Council of Disability Services (ACDS)
The Alberta Council of Disability Services (ACDS) is a non-profit association of Community Disability Services (CDS) sector organizations in Alberta. Our member-driven organization works closely with the Government of Alberta and other partners to strengthen the CDS sector to benefit Albertans with developmental disabilities.
Complaints About Decision-Makers (Alberta)
If you have concerns about a decision-maker, you can submit a complaint to the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT).
Alberta Health Services - Capacity Assessment
AHS provides assessment services to determine adults' decision-making capacity. These assessments are undertaken for various reasons, not only for an intellectual disability. Sometimes, a person who was previously able to make decisions independently may now require support due to aging, illness, or injury. Assessment Teams are made up of professionals who work to determine whether a co-decision-maker, guardian, or trustee should be appointed.
Alberta Disability Supports
The Alberta Government maintains a list of services and supports for people with disabilities and their families/caregivers.
Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD)
Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) is an Alberta Government program that helps eligible adults with disabilities plan, coordinate, and access services to live as independently as they can in their community.