In September 2025, March of Dimes Canada responded to an open consultation launched by the Government of Alberta to inform the new Alberta Disability Assistance Program. We shared the following insights and recommendations based on our expertise in providing employment services for people with disabilities in multiple jurisdictions across Canada, deeply informed by the lived experience of our service users.
The Honourable Jason Nixon
Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services
September 12, 2025
Dear Minister Nixon,
On behalf of March of Dimes Canada (MODC), we welcome the opportunity to respond to the Government of Alberta’s public consultation on the new Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP).
MODC is a leading national charity committed to championing equity, empowering ability, and creating real change that will help people with disabilities across the country unlock the richness of their lives. We’re paving the way for people with disabilities to experience full and meaningful lives in an inclusive world.
This submission is informed by MODC’s Benefit Without Barriers report (enclosed), and our many years of experience developing and delivering employment services for people with disabilities in multiple jurisdictions across Canada, including:
- Specialized assessment services tailored to the unique needs of clients in rehabilitation settings.
- Employment placement referrals for people with disabilities.
- Online Employment Services, which provide comprehensive support to people with disabilities, empowering them with the skills to enter and excel in the workforce.
We work with communities, businesses and people to create sustainable employment opportunities. From youth to older adults, we offer services designed to meet each candidate’s unique needs and enable them to reach their employment goals, serving 15,666 clients nationally in 2024-25. We engage with thousands of employers nationwide, and have key partnerships with Microsoft, DIGITAL, Service Canada, Scotiabank, CIBC Foundation, TD Bank, and CASE.
