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Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD)

The Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program is a Government of Alberta program that helps eligible adults with developmental disabilities plan for and access services to meet their personal needs and goals. PDD funds supports such as residential and community living, employment, and family-managed supports, delivered through service providers across Alberta.

, Alberta No cost to eligible individuals; program-funded.

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Services offered

Residential and community living supports, employment supports, community access, and family-managed supports (FMS) for adults with developmental disabilities.

Who is eligible

Adults who are 16 or older to apply and 18 when services start, who have a developmental disability that began before age 18, and who reside and plan to receive services in Alberta.

Referral requirements

Apply through Alberta Supports; contact 1-877-644-9992 to start.

Age groups served

Adults (18–64)

Disability types served

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Last verified August 18, 2026

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