Intellectual Disability Leaflets
For accessible information for people with mental health problems and intellectual disabilities, visit:Learning Disabilities | Royal College of Psychiatrists
Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) Program
The PDD Program provides funding for supports for adult Albertans with developmental disabilities, helping them live in their communities.
Eligibility for PDD
To qualify, individuals must have:
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- An IQ score of 70 or below, indicating significant limitations in intellectual functioning.
- Limitations in adaptive functioning (daily life activities).
- Deficits that begin before age 18.
PDD Services
Services include:
- Home Living Supports:Assistance with daily activities.
- Respite Services:Breaks for caregivers.
- Community Access Supports:Participation in social and recreational activities.
- Employment Supports:Help finding and maintaining a job.
- Short-term Support or Training:Skill enhancement for caregivers.
Getting Help from PDD
If an IQ test report is not available within the last five years, contact Manor Clinic for assistance. Our psychologists can evaluate intellectual capacity and adaptive skills.
For more information, visit the PDD website: PDD – Alberta.
Community Outreach Assessment and Support Team (COAST)
COAST is a collaborative initiative aimed at supporting individuals with complex service needs in the Edmonton Zone, particularly adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities who pose risks to themselves or others.
Contact Information
Edmonton Zone Community Outreach Assessment and Support Team (COAST)
Address: 13211 Fort Road NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5A 1C3
Phone: 587-735-8885 (Intake)
Fax: 587-473-0777
