How the OAPD Report Confirms the Crisis for Disabled Albertans
- Zachary Weeks
- Mar 19
- 1 min read
The latest report (which was released very quietly) from the Office of the Advocate for Persons with Disabilities (OAPD) confirms what Alberta’s disability community has been saying for years—our supports are failing, policies are regressive, and disabled Albertans are being left behind.
While the Alberta government claims to be helping disabled people become more independent, the OAPD’s 2023-2024 report paints a different picture:
📌 2,500+ Albertans sought help from the OAPD—many facing evictions, poverty, employment discrimination, and systemic barriers.
📌 AISH is not enough. The cost of living is outpacing support, and people are choosing between food, rent, and medication.
📌 Employment policies are failing. ADAP is being framed as an "opportunity," but there’s no guarantee of accessible jobs.
📌 Education supports are collapsing. Disabled children are being sent home, denied access, or placed in seclusion rooms due to lack of school accommodations.
📌 Legal support is inaccessible. Disabled Albertans struggling with housing, benefits appeals, and discrimination cases have nowhere to turn.
👉 How much more evidence does the Alberta government need before they stop gutting disability supports?
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