IDPD, Bill 12 Changes to AISH December 1st, 2025 with News Coverage

Updated December 2nd, 2025 

Bill 12, which is expected to introduce a work stream known as the ADAP (Alberta Disability Assistance Program), is scheduled for a second reading this week. ADAP legislation is designed to work alongside AISH. However, the readings come at a time when the world is recognizing the importance of "Fostering disability-inclusive societies to advance social progress" on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). 

Additionally, the three core areas for IDPD are

• Social development, i.e. poverty eradication; 
• Promotion of full and productive employment and decent work for all; 
• and Social integration are interrelated, mutually reinforcing and require an enabling environment to be achieved simultaneously.

In response, there is a call from the community, experts, advisors and Albertans with disabilities urging the cancellation of Bill 12 to ensure no Albertan is left behind. 

Hall news release (PDF).

AISH and ADAP in the news

Highriver Online, Okotoks Online (December 1st, 2025)

Alberta’s new ADAP program raises concerns over reduced benefits for disabled persons.

Cam Tait, Edmonton Sun (November 30, 2025)  Province announces Stollery triumph as Albertans with disabilities face mounting challenges. 

Medicine Hat News, (November 29, 2025), Lawyer blasts rollout of AISH changes in omnibus bill

Trent Wilkie - St. Albert Gazette (November 28, 2025) Rural Albertans warn disability benefit changes will deepen poverty

Zoe Mason Medicine Hat News (November 28, 2025)

Omnibus financial statutes bill includes AISH changes, advocates make last push to change the province’s mind

Miracle Channel Christian TV station with Neil Pierce about ADAP on their Bridge City News 5 pm newscast, (November 28, 2025)

CBC News (Nov. 26, 2025): CBC: Advocates call on Alberta government to halt shift to new disability benefits program

CTV Calgary (Nov. 26, 2025): ‘We didn’t ask for change’: Alberta gov’t draws ire with tabling of AISH overhaul

CBC Radio Edmonton AM (Nov. 26, 2025): Bill 12 amendments clear the way for the Alberta Disability Assistance Program