01
Apr
Prospect is established in Edmonton, as the product of the merge of two Calgary-based organizations; Calgary Vocational Services Society (CVS) and Calgary Transitions to Independence
01
Apr
The Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts was founded in Edmonton.
01
Apr
The Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) Act is established in Alberta.
01
Apr
In December the Premier’s Council proposed the “Alberta Disability Strategy” to Gene Zwozdesky, Minister of Alberta Community Development.
01
Apr
In October, Alberta’s first film festival celebrating disability culture, called “Picture This…Film Festival”, premiers in Calgary, Alberta.
01
Apr
Disability begins to be considered at least partially a social phenomenon in government policy texts.
01
Apr
Canada-Alberta cost sharing agreements regarding programs for people with disabilities continue to progress.
01
Apr
The Persons with Developmental Disabilities Community Governance Act is passed.
01
Apr
In 1996 Leilani Muir successfully sued the government for wrongful confinement and sterilization.
01
Apr
On January 18, The Government of Alberta announces reform of the Services to Persons with Disabilities (SPD) program.