She Will Amaze You

Alberta has the Family Support for Children with Disabilities program, which is pretty remarkable.

Information and Referral Support

Information and referral supports are available to all families who have a child with a disability, regardless of the type of disability or eligibility for the FSCD program, including:

• Information about federal and provincial government programs and services, community supports and local resources
• Assistance obtaining and coordinating supports and services
• Referral to community support and advocacy resources, such as parent support groups, disability associations or advocacy organizations
• Information and support to empower parents to advocate for their child

Family Support Services

Family support services may be provided based on the family’s needs and circumstances, including:

• Individual and family counseling
• Assistance with the cost of clothing and footwear related to the child’s disability
• Assistance with the cost of attending medical appointment or when the child is in hospital, such as parking, mileage, meals and accommodation
• Respite services

Child-Focused Services

Child-focused services are provided when a child’s disability significantly limits his or her ability to function in normal daily living activities, and are based on the child’s and family’s individually assessed needs. Child-focused services include:

• Respite services
• Child care support
• Aide supports
• Health-related supports, such as assistance with some of the extraordinary cost of prescription drugs, formulas and diets
• Specialized services, such as support and consultation from occupational or physical therapists, speech language pathologists or psychologists
• Out-of-home living arrangements, if necessary, to support a child when all other alternatives for in-home supports have been explored.

There's also a whole plan for teachers who have PWS students! It's amazing!!