What financial supports are available to persons with disabilities?
Provincial Supports: • Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) — AISH is for people who have a severe and permanent disability and are unable to work full time for at least minimum wage. • Alberta Works (including Supports for Independence) — The goal of Alberta Works is to help unemployed people find and keep jobs, help low-income Albertans cover their basic costs of living, and help employees meet their need for skilled labour. Federal Supports: Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefits CPP Disability is a federal government pension provided to people who have a severe and prolonged mental or physical disability.
