Next steps! Raise awareness with your MLA, please share your story to reverse the cuts

 

UPDATE January 23^rd, 2025, from the Disability Action Hall

On January 7th, we received an email notifying us 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? Start by Sending a letter (CLICK HERE)

Collecting Stories:

Your stories matter! Share your story will make a difference. Doing so can reveal the real human cost of the government's decision. MLAs need to hear from you. Share your story on social  media. 

This isn’t just about policy—it’s about dignity, rights, justice, and the critical, meaningful support people deserve.

MEETING WITH MLAS 

We need your support now more than ever.

We seek your ideas, suggestions, and, most importantly, your stories.

Your experiences are powerful and can help us continue serving our communities.

We have created this template to make it easier for you to customize and add your story and meet with your MLA. 

Together, we can overcome this challenge and work toward a solution. Thank you for joining and being with us at this challenging time.

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If you have questions. Or need help finding your MLA.

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Contact:

Self-Advocacy Federation,  (Edmonton and Area) Email: Saf@selfadvocacyfederation.com

Disability Action Hall (Calgary & Area) : www.actionhall.ca  Email: actionhall@calgaryscope.org  Phone 403.717.7630

Southern Alberta Individualized Planning Association (SAIPA)   -Lethbridge and Southern Region) www.SAIPA.org Email : mail@saipa.org

 

Media Coverage

CTV News Edmonton Article "We're essential': Disability rights groups shocked by Alberta government funding cut" January 15^th, 2025

CBC News Edmonton Article "Alberta government axes funding for 3 disability advocacy groups" January 15^th, 2025

Global News Calgary Segment "Alberta disability support organizations call on UCP to reverse decision to terminate contracts", January 15^th, 2025

CTV News Calgary Article "Disability rights groups in Alberta criticize province’s move on supports"

880 CHED Interview  - The Courtney Theriault ShowText Thursday, January 17th, 2025

77QHR Interview 'Jan and Andy Show', January 18^th, 2025

Cuts to Advocacy Groups hurts those who need it most, January 19th, 2025 

Opinion: UCP funding cuts ultimately hurt people with disabilities in Alberta, Calgary Herald, January 24th, 2025

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