Alberta's Ombudsman identifies systemic discrimination in PDD program, citing IQ-based eligibility denial.

Alberta's Ombudsman, Kevin Brezinski, has found systemic issues in the Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program, which he says discriminates against adults with disabilities when determining government benefits eligibility. Brezinski's investigation revealed a regulation that unfairly denied an applicant based on his intelligence quotient (IQ) test score. The ombudsman has called for a reconsideration of the applicant's case and for the government to address the issues identified in the report.

May 07, 2024
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