City Council to advocate pausing Bill 12 changes
Landon Hickok- 0
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Lethbridge City Council made the decision to advocate for a pause to the provincial changes of Bill 12, which would transition Assured Income for the Severally Handicapped (or AISH) to the new Alberta Disability Assistance Program (or ADAP).
ADAP is designed for individuals with disabilities who are assessed as having some ability to work or potential for future employment. It differs from AISH, which is for those permanently unable to work.
The City Council gallery was packed Tuesday afternoon with residents, many with concerns ranging from lesser opportunities for employment and the removal of the right to appeal placement under ADAP.
The motion, introduced by councillor Belinda Crowson, was voted in favor unanimously by council. The whole gallery clapped for each councillor who showed support during debate, and more so when the vote was passed.
