What Should Alberta's First Disability Advocate Focus On?

Official title: Advocate for Persons with Disabilities consultation

Closed Policy & Studies Health & Safety Justice & Rights
Alberta created Canada's first dedicated advocate for people with disabilities. In 2018, the government asked Albertans to help shape what this new advocate should prioritize. Over 1,300 people shared their views on the role's responsibilities and first-year focus areas.

Why This Matters

Do you or someone you love live with a disability? This advocate exists to represent your rights and help resolve issues. The priorities set here shaped how Alberta supports people with disabilities and their families.

What Could Change

Tony Flores became Alberta's first Advocate for Persons with Disabilities. The advocate now raises awareness of rights and services, resolves issues, and promotes inclusion. Annual reports to the Minister of Community and Social Services are required.

Key Issues

  • What should be the advocate's top priorities in the first year?
  • What roles and responsibilities should the advocate have?

How to Participate

  1. This consultation is now closed. Over 1,300 Albertans participated in March 2018 to help define the advocate's role and priorities.
  2. Learn more about the Advocate for Persons with Disabilities and the outcomes of this engagement.

What Happened

Over 1,300 Albertans participated in March 2018, including people with disabilities, families, service providers, and support organizations. Participants identified top priorities: understanding different needs of people with disabilities and establishing relationships with them. Tony Flores was selected as Alberta's first Advocate for Persons with Disabilities through an open competition.

Key Documents