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Alberta
Alberta Forum on Aging and Developmental Disabilities (AFADD)
Service providers and funding bodies share information and dialogue on support to older adults with intellectual disabilities.
For more information contact:
Bev Hill c/o SKILLS
#203 Parkington Place, 10408-124 Street
Edmonton, AB, T5N 1R5
(780) 496.9686
oas@skillsedm.com
British Columbia
Community Living Research Project – School of Social Work and Family Studies – University of British Columbia
The research project has completed literature reviews in four topic areas including services for seniors with a developmental disability. The services for seniors literature review discusses a wide range of issues related to aging and access to the developmental services and seniors service systems. The paper cites research in several other countries as well as work of the Ontario Partnership on Aging and Developmental Disabilities and the Huron Trillium Partnership.
To visit the project website click here.
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Centre on Aging at Mount Saint Vincent University
The Nova Scotia Centre on Aging was established in April 1992 with a three-part mandate of research, education, and community consultation in age-related issues. One of its current projects is Retirement Planning for Older Adults with Developmental Disabilities which involves cross sector representation.
The Next Stages Retirement Planning for Older Adults with a Developmental Disability
The Next Stages Retirement Planning for Older Adults with a Developmental Disability Project, has the primary goal of developing linkages between the disability and aging sectors in Nova Scotia. The purpose is to promote social inclusion in retirement for the population of persons aging with a developmental disability.
Retirement Planning Resource Guide
A Resource Guide containing information about topics related to retirement planning and aging for adults with a Developmental Disability with the focus being on Nova Scotia.
Retirement Planning Resource Guide
The Next Stage Needs Assessment Report
The Final Report
Aging in Place Discussion Paper