PDD Quick Fact Sheet
- PDD is a provincial government program that supports about 9,300 adult Albertans with a developmental disability through six regional community boards.
- PDD provides services for community living and access, employment, and specialized supports, which enable people to be included in community life and be as independent as possible.
- PDD's budget for 2010-11 is the same as last year’s spending: $597 million.
The Community Boards:
- manage the provision of services to meet the needs of PDD eligible individuals in their regions
- determine community priorities and assess on an ongoing basis the needs of the region for services for adults with developmental disabilities
- work with local agencies to provide services
- provide plans for the Minister's approval, and oversee and evaluate implementation of the plan
The Ministry:
- provides strategic directions, sets goals and evaluates results for the PDD Program
- sets standards for the provision of services
- develops provincial plans and policies
- works with the six community boards, other Ministries and bodies
- allocates funding to the six community boards
- monitors and assesses the community boards in carrying out their duties
- Community agencies support 89% of individuals receiving PDD funding, while PDD's direct operations (e.g. facility based services delivered by PDD) serve approximately 4%. Families who hire their own staff represent the remaining individuals.
- A 2008/09 satisfaction survey shows that about 85% of families and guardians are satisfied that PDD-funded services meet the person's needs, enhance the person's quality of life, and help the person to be part of the community as much as he/she wants to be.
