If you wish to participate:
I am 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
If you are collecting signatures in Edmonton, I can also arrange to pick them up in person.
For any questions, you can message or email me at: darryl.learie@yahoo.com
When gathering signatures, please ensure the following information is included:
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Full name (printed clearly)
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Street address
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Town/City
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Postal code
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Signature
It is suggested that each signer use two rows to make the information more legible.
This is an issue that negatively impacts all those on AISH.
Thank you for your consideration, time, and efforts.
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 issue click on this alternate download link.
The Petition ...
Petition
to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta
Petition request:
We, the
undersigned residents of Alberta, petition the Legislative Assembly to take
action regarding the proposed transition of Assured Income for the Severely
Handicapped (AISH) recipients into the Alberta Disability Assistance Program
(ADAP). We are concerned that the ADAP program would reduce essential supports
for Albertans with disabilities and request that the Legislative Assembly halt
the transition, cancel ADAP, maintain AISH supports, and ensure a fair appeals
process.
We are
concerned that the ADAP program would reduce essential supports for Albertans
with disabilities in the following ways:
1.
Loss of income:
Transitioning from AISH to ADAP reduces monthly benefits by $200/month. At
Alberta’s current minimum wage ($15/hour), recipients would need to work
approximately 13 extra hours per month just to replace what was lost. This
would increase financial hardship, particularly for those unable to work
consistently.
2.
Reduced earning exemptions: Under AISH, recipients could earn up to $1,072/month before
clawbacks; ADAP reduces this to $350/month, limiting financial independence and
discouraging part-time employment.
3.
Forced reapplication for AISH benefits: All AISH recipients would need to reapply, despite
already undergoing extensive medical evaluations by licensed professionals. For
many, this process took years and significant personal cost. Repeating it is
unnecessary and could create delays in benefit access.
4.
No appeals process: Removing appeals for disability benefits leaves applicants without
recourse if benefits are wrongly denied.
5.
Clawback of federal Canadian Disability Benefit: ADAP would claw back the $200/month
federal benefit dollar-for-dollar, preventing disabled Albertans from receiving
additional support.
Reducing
supports in these ways is counterproductive, as it increases administrative
workload, limits financial independence, and creates barriers for Albertans who
rely on AISH benefits.
We
respectfully request that the Legislative Assembly of Alberta:
1.
Halt
the transition from AISH to ADAP.
2.
Cancel
the proposed ADAP program.
3.
Maintain
existing AISH benefit levels and earning exemptions.
4.
Ensure
that all applicants for disability assistance have access to a fair appeals
process.
(All
signatories must be Alberta residents. Original signatures only; no
photocopies, stamps, or digital signatures.)
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There is also an Online Petition
In addition to the official paper petition, there is also an online petition. While it is not officially recognized by the Alberta Legislature, it helps amplify the message and spread awareness online.
Signing both is the most effective way to support this effort — the paper petition gives real force in the Legislature, while the online petition amplifies the message across Alberta.
Link to online petition opposing ADAP
