Here you find information on your human rights. Whether you are having issues at work, with housing or accessing services, this website contains information about your rights and legal responsibilities
Education
Human Rights Commission Alberta
Funding
Leisure Access Pass Information
The Leisure Access Program (LAP) allows eligible Edmontonians access to the City of Edmonton recreation facilities and attractions at a free or a reduced cost.
Government Support
Accessible Voting – Elections Alberta
Elections Alberta strives to make voting accessible for all electors, by locating voting places throughout the province, providing barrier free access to voting places and returning offices, offering multiple voting options , and providing accessibility tools at voting places. Electors may also bring their own devices to use at a voting place to assist them to read or mark a ballot.
Government Support
Get a parking placard for people with disabilities
Apply for a parking placard that allows you to use a disabled parking stall.
Advocacy
Advocate for Persons with Disabilities
The Office of the Advocate for Persons with Disabilities helps children, youth, adults and seniors with disabilities find and get access to the supports and services available to them. By building relationships with people and stakeholders in the disability community, the Advocate’s Office can learn about and bring important issues and concerns to the government with recommendations.
Government Support
Home Care Alberta
Provides medical support for people so they can live in their own homes
Home Care helps people who live at home and need support such as:
- Care after surgery
- Long-term care
- Palliative care
- Respite services
A case manager, who is usually a nurse, will meet with the clients and help decide what services will best support them.
Government Support
Home Care Edmonton
Supports people with medical needs so they can live in their own homes, lodges or group homes.
Helps people of all ages who live at home and need medical support, which may include:
- care after surgery
- short-term and long-term care needs
- palliative and end-of-life care
- respite services
- equipment for short-term loans
An AHS case manager and registered nurse meet with clients and help decide which services they need. This service also assesses applications for long-term care, supportive living, and facility respite care. The Continuing Care Access Line is available for new patients and their family to call if they have questions or inquiries about accessing Home Care services in their community (during and after regular business hours).
Advocacy
211 Alberta
211 is an essential service that helps Albertans find the right resource or service for whatever issue they need help with, at the right time. 211 is available 24/7 by phone, text and chat. The service is free, confidential and available in over 170 languages over the phone.
Education
Putting Together a Successful AISH Package – Webinar
CPLEA research student Nadia Sadiq as well as Teresa Makarewich (Voice of Albertans with Disabilities) and Andrew Green (Edmonton Community Legal Centre) discuss common questions such as who can apply for AISH, what to include in your application and who can help you apply.