Chaz Smith

Many cities and advocates are calling for a pause on changes from AISH to ADAP, and it’s not hard to see why.

Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) already allows people to work if and when they’re able, while still providing the stability they need. It recognizes that people living with severe disabilities may have periods where they can contribute, and periods where they can’t and it already builds that flexibility into the system.

That matters.

AISH encourages independence without punishing people for trying. It supports dignity, while acknowledging that disability isn’t always predictable.

So the question becomes: what problem is Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP) actually solving?

From the outside, it doesn’t seem to add clarity or improve outcomes. It risks creating more uncertainty for people who already rely on stability just to get by.

If the current system already allows people to work when they can, while ensuring they’re supported when they can’t, then any changes should clearly make things better, not more complicated.

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