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Originally Posted by GGG
This one is on the Federal government. Alberta is continuing to exceed the federal government minimum standard and appears to be still the highest level of support maybe number 2/3 but still ahead of Ontario and I believe BC.
Alberta appears to be remaining the leader here and the feds are finally stepping up to pay there share of this cost. Should this amount be higher? Yes. Is Alberta leading the way, also yes.
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Your narrow perspective for comparison fails to consider the rising costs incurred by the AISH Recipients,. Our program has a record number of people on AISH defaulting on fares,. Costs of living with a disability have increased as various supplies for daily living have been delisted, certain medications are no longer covered. Wheelchair repairs have budget limits. medical procedures require multiple trips to facilities as nothing can be addressed promptly
Acceptance into the AISH program once meant access to a variety of supportive programs. there is a multi -year wait for rent subsidies ( an even longer wait for wheelchair accessible housing).
I am only on the sidelines but my observation is that it costs a lot to live with a disability in "ruban" alberta.