2025-09-23

Petition to Cancel ADAP (Alberta Disability Assistance Program) to Address AISH Concerns


Note: As of 2026, March 30th, The Stop ADAP Save AISH Paper Petition with its 5,674 signatures has been delivered to the Alberta Legislature entering the Legislative process. I am still providing updates on the progress of this petition effort on this website. 

Current Tally (as of 2026 04 07); 

Paper Petition to Stop ADAP and Save AISH - 5,674 signatures 

Online Petition to Stop ADAP and Save AISH - 7,587 signatures

(364 supporters donated $6,127 to help further promote the online petition) 

(Note: still in the process of collecting signatures)

If you wish to participate:

People who reside in Edmonton, Alberta can now sign the petition to cancel ADAP in person at:

📍 Magpie Books
9553 76 Avenue, Edmonton

🕚 Hours:

Tuesday to Friday – 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday – 11:00 am to 6:00 pm


I am also sharing a link where you can download a printable PDF of my paper petition opposing ADAP. You may collect signatures and then mail them back to me so I can present them to my MLA.

The completed signature sheets can be mailed to my MLA’s office (please note that the MLA’s office is not involved in organizing this petition):

Edmonton-Decore Constituency Office

#203, 8119 160 Ave NW
Edmonton, AB T5Z 0G3
Canada


Deadline:   All signed petitions must arrive at the Edmonton-Decore Constituency Office no later than March 20, 2026, so the petition can be presented during the Spring Session of the Alberta Legislature.


For any questions, you can message or email me at: darryl.learie@yahoo.com

When gathering signatures, please ensure the following information is included: 

  1. Full name (printed)
  2. Full mailing address (town/city, postal code, province)
  3. Signature

Below are the download links for the printable pdf of the petition opposing ADAP including the signature forms. 


Download link for printable pdf 


If you are experiencing an issue click on this alternate download link. .


Below is a preview of the download, which includes the petition at the top and the reasons for the petition with instructions at the bottom. Click on the preview to enlarge the image.

The Petition


Reasons for the petition


There is also an Online Petition

In addition to the official paper petition, there is also an online petition. Although it is not officially recognized by the Alberta Legislature, it demonstrates public support, raises awareness of the issue, and can catch the attention of media and other influential people.

By signing both petitions, you strengthen the impact of this effort — helping us be heard both online and in the halls of government.


Link to online petition opposing ADAP 


History and media coverage of the petition



2025 09 25 - CTV News Edmonton TV Interview about petition to cancel ADAP


2025 09 25 - Link to CTV News Edmonton about petition to cancel ADAP



2025 10 02 - Popular Political Social Media Influencer Lisab0923 (YouTube)

2025 10 31 - Link to Red Deer Advocate about petition to cancel ADAP 



2025 - 10 30 - Darryl Learie (YouTube) Speech during ADAP Protest at Alberta Legislature



2026 03 10 - Popular Political Social Media Influencer Lisab0923 (YouTube)

2026 03 30 - The Stop ADAP Save AISH Paper Petition with its 5,674 signatures is delivered to the Alberta Legislature and enters the Legislative process. 



2026 04 03 - Global News Edmonton - Petition with 5,674 signatures delivered to Alberta Legislature


A poll conducted in an AISH Facebook Group (5,800+ members) received 568 votes revealed that 95% of AISH recipients do not approve of the proposed ADAP program.

 


5,674 signatures have been collected for the Stop ADAP Save AISH Paper Petition 


Petition updates and other ways you can get involved


Ban the Ban - Ban Bad Policy Protest (Protest Opposing the ADAP Program)

Protest organized by Laurie DW and Enough is Enough UCP! - Edmonton

Alberta Legislature (10800 97 Avenue, Edmonton)

October 26th, 2025 1pm - 3pm 


ADAP - A Deadly Ableist Plan Protest (Protest Opposing the ADAP Program)

Protest organized by Peoples Alliance for Disabled Albertans (PADA)

Alberta Legislature (10800 97 Avenue, Edmonton)

October 30th, 2025 12pm - 2pm 












2024-04-22

Darryl Learie - My Life Time Achievements


                                (YouTube video - My Life Time Achievements)

(YouTube video - 21 of my Greatest Accomplishments)

click the link below to see my ;
Resume of Achievements

2025 10 30 - I deliver Stop ADAP Save AISH Speech at the Alberta Legislature.
Click here to watch the video of the speech  
2025 09 25 - CTV News Edmonton interviewed me on TV about my paper petition to stop ADAP and save AISH. 
Click here to read the CTV News Edmonton Article
2024 07 15 - CTV News Edmonton interviewed me on TV for my volunteer work for Google Maps and Google Street View (Contributing to Google Street View dressed up as an alien).  
Click here to read the CTV News Edmonton Article 
2022 09 06 - 2024 08 06 - 11 blood donations.  
2019 07 06 - Acknowledged in a 5th Book, "Balancing the World on One Finger." Under 'acknowledgements' "A big thank you to my many friends...Darryl Learie" (page 294)
2015 07 07 - Published in 4th Book, "The Mammoth Book of Weird Records" (page 367). "16  push-ups, one-armed, with hand on a raw egg."
2013 09 12 - Published in 3rd Book, "Horrid Henry's World Records" (page 103). "446 balloons blown up in 1 hour - 2011 02 09."
2012 09 01 - Published in 2nd Book, "Ripley's Believe It or Not" (page 160) 9th Annual Hard Cover. "11 push-ups, one-armed, with hand on a raw egg"
2012 01 05 - 3rd World Record listed with RecordHolders.org ( http://www.recordholders.org/en/list/pushups.html ) : Push-Ups, one-armed, with hand on a raw egg (8) at City TV, Breakfast Television. (Ripley's (11), and RecordSetter (16)).
2011 12 15 - Honorable Mention Top 15 RecordSetter World Records of 2011  ( http://recordsetter.com/bestof2011 ).
2011 11 01 - Published in 1st Book, The RecordSetter Book of World Records (page 86). "16  push-ups, one-armed, with hand on a raw egg."
2011 08 06 - 2nd World Record listed with RecordHolders.org: Most Balloons Blown-Up in 24 Hours (2,501) at Fusion Hope Festival.
2011 02 09 - 1st World Record listed with RecordHolders.org Most Balloons Blown Up in 1 Hour (446) at City TV, Breakfast Television. First Guinness World Record. 

Cool Videos 


Dance (age 51 years old)


Experimenting with High Voltage Electricity


Hand-walking 25 feet (age 50 years old)


Certificates 

2011 02 09 - Guinness World Record (446 Balloons Blown Up In 1 Hour)



2013 01 03 - Ripley's Believe It or Not (11 1-Armed Push-ups On Raw Egg)

Books (I'm Published In)

 The RecordSetter Book of World Records published 2011 11 01 ( Buy Book )
(page 86). "16  push-ups, one-armed, with hand on a raw egg."

 Ripley's Believe It or Not 'Download the weird' published 2012 09 01 ( Buy Book )
(page 160) "11 push-ups, one-armed, with hand on a raw egg"



 Horrid Henry's World Records published 2013 09 12. ( Buy Book )
(page 103). "446 balloons blown up in 1 hour - 2011 02 09"

 The Mammoth Book of Weird Records published in 2015 07 07. ( Buy Book )
(page 367). "16  push-ups, one-armed, with hand on a raw egg."


Record Holders 'World Records for Push-Ups (Press Ups)
listed 2012 01 05
"one-armed, with hand on a raw egg 8; Darryl Learie"

  My Personal Records Book 9th Edition 1993.09.10 - 2023.06.14 (link)