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If you're a person with a disabillity who is planning your education, then the information and resources in this section are a good place to begin.
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Persons with Disabilities
If you're a person with a disabillity who is planning your education, then the information and resources in this section are a good place to begin.
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Supports for Your Disability at School and Work

Depending on your disability, you might need certain programs or technologies to do well at school and on the job. There are many to choose from, and service providers can help find what’s right for you.
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Planning for School When You Live With a Disability

When it comes to your education, you have many choices. If you plan well, you can find both the right education program and the right disability supports to help you succeed.
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Alberta Training for Work Programs

Training for Work funding is available to service providers employment and training supports for Albertans who are unemployed or marginally-employed and those on Employment Insurance (EI) and other income supports.
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Resources for Students With Disabilities

Discover resources and supports for students with disabilities who are exploring or attending Alberta post-secondary programs.
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Inclusive Post-Secondary Education: Changing Lives, Creating Possibilities [9:42]

An inclusive post-secondary education raises the employment possibilities for an individual with developmental disabilities from 20% to 80%. Alberta has more inclusive post-secondary initiatives and experience with inclusive education in higher education than any other jurisdiction in the world.

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Learning After High School: Inclusive Options for People With Developmental Disabilities

Many of Alberta’s post-secondaries offer inclusive programs for people with developmental disabilities. They give you the chance to learn, explore career opportunities, meet people, and prepare for life after school.
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Duty to Accommodate

Post–secondary institutions have duty to accommodate students with disabilities. Check out this Alberta Human Rights Commission resource to learn more.
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Canada Pension Plan Disability Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Are you getting CPP disability benefits? This program offers vocational counselling, training dollars and job search services to help you return to work.
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