Update: Disability Action Hall members want to say thank you! We are grateful to hear how much self-advocacy work means to you and the community. Thank you for continuing to send letters and share stories with all of us. Reaching out to us, helping in your own way and asking us how to help has meant a great deal during this challenging time.
Stories of Impact
One of our members shares why self-advocacy groups are critical to helping our city and community be a safe, accessible city. (2 minutes)
For people who may not know...
On January 7th, we received an email that our collective funding for three groups across Alberta (approximately $425,000)—would be terminated in just 90 days.
This notice came 15 months before the scheduled renewal of our three contracts and without any prior warning.
After decades of collaboration with the Government of Alberta, this sudden decision has left our groups, Self-Advocacy Federation, Disability Action Hall and Southern Alberta Individualized Planning Association (SAIPA) and, most importantly, the individuals and communities we serve—in a precarious and uncertain position.
How you can help
Here is a link to the letter-writing tool.
Start by Sending a letter (CLICK HERE) Share your story!
By sharing your story, we hope it will help reverse this decision to #Honourthecontracts until March 31st, 2026. This will give us more time to create a better plan to continue our work. #SelfAdvocacyMatters
Media Coverage
CTV News Edmonton Article "We're essential': Disability rights groups shocked by Alberta government funding cut" January 15th, 2025
CBC News Edmonton Article "Alberta government axes funding for 3 disability advocacy groups" January 15th, 2025
Lethbridge News "Province discontinuing funding for disability support group in Lethbridge", January 15th, 2025
Global News Calgary Segment "Alberta disability support organizations call on UCP to reverse decision to terminate contracts", January 15th, 2025
CTV News Calgary Article "Disability rights groups in Alberta criticize province’s move on supports" January 16th, 2025
880 CHED Interview - The Courtney Theriault Show, Thursday, January 17th, 2025
77QHR Interview 'Jan and Andy Show', January 18th, 2025
Edmonton Sun, TAIT: Cuts to Advocacy Groups hurts those who need it most, January 19th, 2025
Calgary Herald, Opinion: UCP funding cuts ultimately hurt people with disabilities in Alberta, Calgary Herald, January 24th, 2025
Red Deer Advocate: Province executing 'all-out war' on disability community, say AUPE, January 28th, 2025