Parent Support & Advocacy Groups in Edmonton, Alberta
Compare 6 listings for parent support & advocacy groups in Edmonton, Alberta. Review available age groups, languages, settings and contact details, then confirm current services, fees and wait times with each provider.
Support and advocacy organizations connect families with peer support, workshops, help navigating school plans (IEPs) and funding programs, and someone to talk to who has been there. Many are parent-founded nonprofits and free to join. They are often the fastest way to learn how services actually work in your area — ask about parent mentoring and newcomer sessions.
How to compare parent support & advocacy groups in Edmonton
Compare peer support, advocacy help, meeting format, eligibility, languages and fees. Listing details can change, so confirm fit, availability and costs directly before making a decision.
- Is the group for parents, caregivers, autistic adults, siblings or a particular community?
- Are meetings facilitated, peer-led, professionally led or a mix of formats?
- What privacy expectations, accessibility supports and language options are available?
- How can someone join, and are meetings free, online, in person or offered both ways?
Providers
Skills Society
Skills Society is a disability rights nonprofit in Edmonton that supports people with disabilities to thrive in community through daily living supports and systems change projects. They work to…
- Languages
- en
- Settings
- community
Phone: +1 780-496-9686
Autism Edmonton (Autism Society Of Edmonton Area)
Autism Edmonton is a nonprofit organization serving autistic people and their families in the Edmonton area. They offer peer support groups, recreational programs (Occasio Junior and Senior, The…
- Age groups
- preschool 3 5, school age 6 12, teens 13 17, adults 18 plus, seniors 65 plus
- Languages
- en
- Settings
- community
Phone: +1 780-453-3971
Learning Disabilities Association Of Alberta, Edmonton Chapter
Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta, Edmonton Chapter provides information, support, and advocacy for individuals with learning disabilities and ADHD. They offer social skills programs…
- Age groups
- school age 6 12, teens 13 17
- Languages
- en
- Settings
- community
Phone: +1 780-466-1011
Voice of Albertans with Disabilities
Voice of Albertans with Disabilities (VAD) is a cross-disability advocacy organization in Edmonton, Alberta, dedicated to supporting individuals, organizations, government representatives, schools…
- Languages
- en
- Settings
- clinic, community
Phone: +1 780-488-9088
Autism Today
Autism Today Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization and global resource center providing information, education, and support services to autistic individuals and families. The…
- Languages
- en
Phone: +1 780-416-4448
Autism Today Foundation
Autism Today Foundation is a Canadian nonprofit organization based in Edmonton that provides support, education, and community resources for autistic and neurodivergent individuals and their families…
- Languages
- en
- Settings
- clinic, telehealth
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Funding & support programs in Alberta
- Disability Tax Credit (DTC) — Federal non-refundable tax credit for people with severe and prolonged impairments, or supporting family members…
- Autism Nova Scotia — Provincial non-profit offering programs, regional supports, advocacy, employment and recreation services for autistic…
- Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) — Long-term savings plan for an eligible beneficiary who is DTC-approved, has a valid SIN, is a Canadian resident when…
- The Passport Program: Funding for Community Life & Caregiver Respite (Adults 18+) — Ontario funding for eligible adults with developmental disabilities to support community participation, daily living…
- Vulnerable Persons Registry — Waterloo and Partner Communities — Free, voluntary registry that gives participating local police services emergency information about a vulnerable person…