Overview
Community agencies help adults with disabilities to access services they may not be able to qualify for or get through other means.
Cross-Disability Support Services (CDSS)
CDSS provides navigation and support for Albertans with a wide range of disabilities.
You may be eligible to receive CDSS supports if you are:
- living with a disability
- an adult Albertan 18 years of age or older
- not currently receiving similar supports through other programs, such as the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Program
CDSS community agencies can help you connect with supports and services such as:
- independent living skills training and/or mentoring
- volunteer opportunities and recreational supports
- community services
Cross-Disability Support Services – Sensory (CDSS-Sensory)
CDSS-Sensory supports individuals with sensory disabilities, such as hearing or vision loss, by helping them access specialized services.
You may be eligible to receive CDSS-Sensory supports if you are:
- living with a sensory disability
- not currently receiving sensory supports through other similar programs
CDSS-Sensory community agencies can help you connect with sensory supports and services such as:
- adaptive equipment
- interpreter and intervener services
- community living and skill-building supports
Service Areas
Both CDSS and CDSS-Sensory community agencies deliver services in the following regions:
- Northwest: High Level, Peace River, Grande Prairie, Slave Lake, Grande Cache, Whitecourt and surrounding areas
- Northeast: Fort McMurray, Athabasca, Lac La Biche, Cold Lake, Bonnyville, St. Paul and surrounding areas
- Edmonton: Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Leduc, Fort Saskatchewan, Morinville and surrounding areas
- Central: Red Deer, Rocky Mountain House, Wetaskiwin, Camrose, Stettler, Olds and surrounding areas
- Calgary: Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, Chestermere, High River, Claresholm and surrounding areas
- South: Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Brooks, Pincher Creek, Taber, Blairmore and surrounding areas
Contact – Cross-Disability Support Services (CDSS)
For more information on CDSS supports, contact the community agency in your service area.
Contact – Cross-Disability Support Services (CDSS-Sensory)
For more information on CDSS-Sensory supports, contact the community agency in your service area.