Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP)

What it is

ADAP is Alberta disability income assistance for adults whose severe disability significantly impedes employment continuously or episodically. It can include a core monthly financial benefit, health benefits, personal benefits and employment supports.

Who it is for

The same combined application assesses ADAP and AISH. This guide can only flag that ADAP may be worth asking about — Alberta makes the eligibility decision.

Amount or value

Up to $1,740/month + health, personal and employment benefits

How to apply

1. Use Alberta's combined AISH/ADAP application — it assesses which program fits; you do not make two separate applications.
2. Complete your part and arrange the required medical report with a medical professional registered in Alberta.
3. Provide the residency, status and financial information requested by Alberta Supports.

What you may need

• Medical report describing how the disability significantly impedes employment
• Proof of Alberta residency + Canadian citizenship / PR
• Financial details (income and assets)

Practical tips

• Describe functional limits and fluctuating or episodic barriers — not only your diagnosis name.
• One application is enough: Alberta decides whether AISH or ADAP is the appropriate program.
• Use Alberta's AISH/ADAP benefit estimator for a household-specific estimate before relying on any amount.

Timing

Ask Alberta Supports for the current processing time.

Phone

Alberta Supports: 1-877-759-6810