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The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) presents a session examining the changes to funding for the province's vulnerable citizens.
Bill 12: What can vulnerable Albertans expect?
Bill 12 introduces the new Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP) to replace Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH). Many vulnerable Albertans face significant benefit cuts (around $200/month less than AISH), reduced income exemptions, removal of cost-of-living adjustments, and limited appeal rights. The bill has sparked major concern about increased poverty and vulnerability despite government claims that these changes modernize support. The speakers elaborate on the impacts of Bill 12 and will address concerns about these issues.
Speakers: Rene Plaizier, executive director, and Bruce MacKay, president, of Inclusion Lethbridge
Inclusion Lethbridge is a non-profit organization whose vision is a community where everyone is fully included, living with dignity, participating, contributing, and respected for the whole of their lives. The organization provides support for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities and does its best to provide assistance to anyone who asks. Bruce, who is a parent and advocate of an adult daughter with a disability, has been part of the organization for more than 20 years. Rene has worked for most of her adult life in the support of children and adults with disabilities and their family members. She has been executive director of Inclusion Lethbridge for almost one year. They are part of a passionate team of people at Inclusion Lethbridge that help people mitigate barriers to inclusion, connect, learn, grow and advocate for themselves and others.
Date/Time: Thursday, January 15, 2026. The presentation begins at noon & concludes at 1 p.m.
Cost is free, donations however, are gratefully accepted.
Location: SACPA sessions are held at Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO), Atrium Dining Room, 500 - 11 Street South, Lethbridge
Lunch and Refreshments: If you like, please arrive early to patronize the LSCO cafeteria and enjoy its excellent variety of good-value food/drink options in the Atrium Dining Room ahead of the session.
For more information on the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs, visit the SACPA web page.
Contact:
Trevor Kenney | trevor.kenney@uleth.ca | sacpa.ca