Office of the Advocate for Persons with Disabilities

Government of Alberta - Ministry of Seniors, Community, and Social Services


Description
Represents the rights, interests, and well-being of Albertans with disabilities.

Service provides:

  • relationship-building with community members to understand the issues and concerns they face every day
  • help for children, youth, and adults with disabilities to find and access the supports and services available to them

Includes:

  • help to resolve concerns by guiding people to find available disability supports and services and helping to find resolutions to challenges
  • promoting the rights, interests, and well-being of people with disabilities through education and bringing awareness of programs and services available to the community
  • engaging with the community and building partnerships to understand issues, identifying gaps in programs and services, delivering expert advice to senior leadership, and collaborating with other provincial advocates and advisories
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • anyone with disability-related questions
Application Process
Service Access: See below, To access service:
  • drop in, call, or e-mail
In-person meetings require an appointment.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Toll Free
1-800-272-8841
Telephone
780-422-1095
Fax
780-415-0097
Web Site
https://www.alberta.ca/advocate-persons-disabilities.aspx
Email
advocate.disability@gov.ab.ca
Languages
English - Translators available upon request.
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: No -
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
February 20, 2024
Address
2752 Sunridge Way NE
Calgary, AB, T1Y 0A5
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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Tue
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Wed
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Thu
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Fri
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM