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What's Happening to Alberta's Disability Income Assistance in 2026?

Join the conversation as we welcome Cassandra Pollock back to PWD Allies podcast and she delves into specifics on a new Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP) coming into force on July 1, 2026. Cassandra will share her concerns about Alberta's teardown of AISH in favour of the upcoming ADAP, a redesigned income assistance program for people with disabilities. From eligibility criteria to payment structures, we'll examine the key aspects of ADAP and discuss what might be wrong with its current design. We'll provide insights and perspectives on the potential shortcomings of premier Danielle Smith's new ADAP and what changes could be made to better support persons with disabilities in Alberta. PWD Allies podcast is the best disability podcast In Canada🍁 #disability #podcast #canada 🫰Smash that "$ THANKS" button :) ❣️ Like, Comment, Share & Subscribe Join this channel and disability community to get access to perks:    / @pwdallies   00:00 PWD Allies podcast: Like, Share, and Subscribe :) 05:45 Who is Cassandra Pollock? 08:37 Is Alberta replacing AISH? / Functional assessments for employment 18:48 What is Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP)? 22:39 The details of AISH vs ADAP 28:25 Disability is a moving target. Disabilities can fluctuate over time 31:28 Alberta's clawback of the federal Canada Disability Benefit 35:40 The punishing economics of new ADAP and AISH 47:42 Can ADAP be stopped? Class action lawsuit or constitutional challenge? 1:01:00 Closing comments