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Albertans Struggle as Disability Payments Fail | Edmonton News
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Thousands of Albertans on disability benefits are in crisis as payments went wrong—some got slashed, others got nothing—just when they needed it most. A technical glitch hit 2% of AISH and ADAP recipients, leaving over 1,600 people shortchanged, including Don Slater, who lost $270 after quitting work due to illness, and Sam Myers, whose benefits were cut by $500 and missed another $200. The government promises fixes by July 31, but for those struggling to pay rent and bills, that’s too late. Advocates are sounding the alarm: poor planning, lack of communication, and a flawed new program are putting vulnerable lives at risk—and calling for stronger support for the decades-old AISH system instead.
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