PDD Administrative Review

On June 16, Mary Anne Jablonski, Minister of Seniors and Community Supports, announced a review of administration of the Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program.

The review will look at administration spending within the program, including the department’s PDD program branch, the six Community Boards, and the community-based service provider agencies.

Click here to view video Minister Jablonski talks about PDD administrative review.

Click here for more information.

PDD Priority Actions

Six Priority Actions have been identified to make the PDD program more effective and efficient in supporting Albertans with developmental disabilities.

The Priority Actions will help the program be more responsive to individual needs and focus on achieving positive outcomes for the people it supports.

Click here for more information about the Priority Actions.

2010 Family/Guardian Satisfaction Survey

Every two years the PDD Community Boards conduct a survey of families and guardians to find out how satisfied they are with the PDD-funded services available to their family member, or the person they represent.

Click here to view 2008 PDD Family/Guardian Satisfaction Survey Provincial Highlights.

The 2010 Family/Guardian Satisfaction Survey should reach your mail box in September. Please take some time to answer the survey and share your views. Your responses help us to improve services and supports for adults with developmental disabilities.

For families and guardians who wish to complete the survey online, click here. Either complete the paper survey or the online version, but not both

For families and guardians who do not receive the survey, or have questions, please contact Lori McBride:

Tel: 403-476-4745 (this call is toll-free in Alberta by first dialing 310-0000)
E-Mail: lori.mcbride@gov.ab.ca

Protection for Persons in Care Act

The provincial government has updated critical legislation to better protect vulnerable Albertans from abuse. This includes the new Protection for Persons in Care Act, which came into force on July 1, 2010.

Click here to read Honourable Mary Anne Jablonski’s message.