On January 7th, we received an email notifying us that our collective funding for three groups across Alberta (approximately $425,000)—would be terminated in just 90 days. This notice came 15 months before the scheduled renewal of our three contracts and without any prior warning. After decades of collaboration with the Government of Alberta, this sudden decision has left our groups, Self-Advocacy Federation, Disability Action Hall and Southern Alberta Individualized Planning Association (SAIPA) and, most importantly, the individuals and communities we serve—in a precarious and uncertain position.
How You Can Help?
Start by Sending a letter (CLICK HERE)
Collecting Stories: Your stories matter! Share your story will make a difference. Doing so can reveal the real human cost of the government's decision. MLAs need to hear from you. Share your story on social media.
This isn’t just about policy—it’s about dignity, rights, justice, and the critical, meaningful support people deserve.
MEETING WITH MLAS:
We need your support now more than ever.
We seek your ideas, suggestions, and, most importantly, your stories.
Your experiences are powerful and can help us continue serving our communities.
We have created this template to make it easier for you to customize and add your story and meet with your MLA.
Together, we can overcome this challenge and work toward a solution. Thank you for joining and being with us at this challenging time.
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Contact:
Self-Advocacy Federation (Edmonton and Area)
www.selfadvocacyfederation.ca Email: [email protected]
Disability Action Hall (Calgary & Area) www.actionhall.ca Email: [email protected] Phone (403) (717-7630)
Southern Alberta Individualized Planning Association (SAIPA) (Lethbridge and Southern Region) www.SAIPA.org Email: [email protected]
Media Coverage:
CTV News Edmonton Article "We're essential': Disability rights groups shocked by Alberta government funding cut" - January 15th, 2025
CBC News Edmonton Article "Alberta government axes funding for 3 disability advocacy groups" - January 15th, 2025
Global News Calgary Segment "Alberta disability support organizations call on UCP to reverse decision to terminate contracts" - January 15th, 2025
CTV News Calgary Article "Disability rights groups in Alberta criticize province’s move on supports" - January 16th, 2025
CityNews Edmonton Segment "Inclusion Alberta calls out provincal funding changes to disability organizations" - January 23rd, 2025
CBC Radio Active with Jessica Ng, Min Dhariwal - January 15th, 2025
880 CHED Interview - The Courtney Theriault Show - Thursday, January 17th, 2025
77QHR Interview - Jan and Andy Show - January 18th, 2025
Opinion: UCP funding cuts ultimately hurt people with disabilities in Alberta, Calgary Herald - January 24th, 2025
It's our MISSION to stand up for our rights and for people who can’t stand up for themselves; To work together to teach our communities about what great citizens, people with developmental disabilities can be.
It's our VISION to be a people with developmental disabilities, who are active, contributing citizens and leaders. We are proud to be disabled and we are proud of who we are.
We accomplish our mission and vision:
It's our VISION to be a people with developmental disabilities, who are active, contributing citizens and leaders. We are proud to be disabled and we are proud of who we are.
We accomplish our mission and vision:
- Through mutual support of members and other people with developmental disabilities who need help to stand up for themselves.
- By working with other community groups, disability rights groups, or human rights group to educate on disability issues, disability culture, pride and citizenship.
- Assisting in community development projects that create inclusive, welcome communities for all citizens including people with developmental disabilities.
*The Self Advocacy Federation will meet online between 6:00pm - 8:00pm every Tuesday EXCEPT the last Tuesday of each month. Every fourth Tuesday we will meet in person, starting in May. For information on our meetings and any other questions please e-mail us at [email protected] or phone Keri at (780) 907-2575*