Alberta Ombudsman: Young Man with Autism Unfairly Denied Supports

The Alberta provincial ombudsman has released a report criticizing the government’s Persons with Developmental Disabilities program, which denied a 21-year-old man with autism the supports he needs. The ombudsman says the program’s eligibility rules are unfair and rely heavily on intelligence tests, which have been criticized by medical clinicians. The report recommends that the government review the program’s rules and consider Zenari’s case for reconsideration.

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