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Alberta Seeks to Boost Disability Employment Support Programs

11/29/2025

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Cindy Kobler, an Albertan diagnosed with autism, works at Avail CPA with support from the Southern Alberta Community Living Association (SACLA).
SACLA tailors employment programs to help individuals with disabilities secure jobs.
Alberta had a 53% employment rate for people with disabilities in 2024.
Advocates urge more investment to expand disability employment supports.
The $11 million SACLA funding over three years and the rural employment focus aim to expand support.

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Story summary

Cindy Kobler, an Albertan diagnosed with autism, works at Avail CPA with support from the Southern Alberta Community Living Association (SACLA).
SACLA tailors employment programs to help individuals with disabilities secure jobs.
Alberta had a 53% employment rate for people with disabilities in 2024.
Advocates urge more investment to expand disability employment supports.
The $11 million SACLA funding over three years and the rural employment focus aim to expand support.