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Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL)

Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) is a Government of Alberta program that helps Albertans with a long-term disability, chronic illness or terminal illness pay for basic medical equipment and supplies so they can live independently at home and in their community. AADL works with Alberta Blue Cross and Alberta Health Services; AADL-approved authorizers assess eligibility and needs, and approved vendors provide the equipment and supplies.

Edmonton, Alberta Partially funded — clients pay a cost-share portion for some benefits (cost-share exemptions and an appeals process are available)
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Contact & details

Office hours

8:15 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (closed statutory holidays)

Address

Alberta Primary and Preventative Health Services, Attention: Alberta Aids to Daily Living, ATB Place North, 10025 Jasper Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1S6

Service area

Alberta

Cost

Partially funded — clients pay a cost-share portion for some benefits (cost-share exemptions and an appeals process are available)

Languages

English

Services offered

Funding for basic medical equipment and supplies (e.g., wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, bathing/toileting equipment, seating, cushions and repairs, prosthetics/orthotics/footwear, hearing and communication devices, speech-generating communication devices).

Who is eligible

Alberta residents with a long-term disability, chronic illness or terminal illness. Eligibility is determined through clinical assessment by an AADL-approved authorizer who identifies the required equipment and supplies.

Referral requirements

Clinical assessment by an AADL-approved authorizer (e.g., registered nurse, occupational therapist, physiotherapist); benefits are provided through AADL-approved vendors.

Age groups served

All ages

Disability types served

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