Finding funding to support a family member with a learning disability may be difficult. Here are a number of provincial and federal sources available to Albertans. Some Employee Assistance Programs and private insurers may offer support for assessment and counseling; however, this support is not offered through Alberta Health. We are always on the lookout for more funding sources and welcome your suggestions for other valuable links.

Family Supports

Program Unit Funding (PUF)
Program Unit Funding (PUF) is provided to school authorities to ECS children with severe disabilities/delays who require additional support beyond that offered in a regular ECS program. Funding is provided for individualized programming that meets the educational needs of children with severe disabilities/delays who are at least 2 years 6 months of age on September 1. PUF may be paid for a maximum of 3 years for each eligible child.

Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
The Canada child benefit (CCB) is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It is a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families to help with the cost of raising children under 18 years of age. The CCB may include the child disability benefit

Medical Expenses for Self, Spouse or Common-Law Partner and Dependent Children Born in 1988 or Later
Helps you claim medical expenses for self, spouse or common-law partner, and your dependent children born in 1989 or later.

Child Disability Benefit
A tax-free benefit for families who care for a child under the age of 18 with severe and prolonged impairment in mental or physical function.

Disability Tax Credit
A non-refundable tax credit that helps people with impairments, or their supporting family member, reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay.

Another source of in-depth and useful information is available from Disability Credit Canada; however, please be aware that the fee for engaging the services of this company to work with you is at least 25% of the funds received.

And finally, according to the Voice of Albertans with Disabilities, an often overlooked benefit for people with low income receiving the Disability Tax Credit is access to an RDSP (Registered Disability Savings Plan). For more information, visit VAD Society

Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD)
Offers coordination, funding for certain costs, and links to various government programs, community services, and advocacy groups.

Jordan’s Principle and Resources available to Indigenous Children

Scholarships:
LDAA and others View Here