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Alberta reverses AISH denial for Ben Hall-Busque

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 10:20 PM UTC · How we work

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Kristi Hall-Busque says her 18-year-old son Ben was denied Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH).
AISH officials told Hall-Busque Ben was employable despite his wheelchair use, non-verbal status, and 24/7 care needs.
Earlier in 2026 Alberta began moving many recipients from AISH to the Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP).
The province reversed the denial on Tuesday morning after learning Hall-Busque had spoken to the media that afternoon.

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Kristi Hall-Busque says her 18-year-old son Ben was denied Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH).
AISH officials told Hall-Busque Ben was employable despite his wheelchair use, non-verbal status, and 24/7 care needs.
Earlier in 2026 Alberta began moving many recipients from AISH to the Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP).
The province reversed the denial on Tuesday morning after learning Hall-Busque had spoken to the media that afternoon.