Administered by Government of Alberta · Last verified: July 2026
DRES funds the disability-related supports an Alberta worker needs to get into a job and stay in it, including job coaching, worksite modifications, and assistive technology. The program works in partnership with employers: the employer and DRES determine the disability-related needs and negotiate each party contribution toward the cost. Intake is continuous with no fixed deadline. For an Alberta employer, this is a way to cover accommodation costs for a current or prospective employee with a disability.
Review times vary by program, from a few weeks to a few months, so check the official page for its timeline. Grant money is usually paid after you sign a funding agreement, and cost-shared programs often reimburse you once you send proof of what you spent.
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Check my eligibilityAlberta Disability Related Employment Supports (DRES) is generally open to incorporated, self-employed, partnership businesses, in Alberta. Confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying.
The estimated value is Funds disability-related workplace supports such as job coaching, assistive technology, and worksite modifications (cost-shared with the employer). The actual amount depends on your eligible costs, the program's budget, and approval.
1. Contact your nearest Alberta Supports Centre to start a DRES application 2. Identify the disability-related workplace supports the employee needs 3. Work with DRES to assess needs and negotiate cost-sharing 4. Apply (intake is year-round, no deadline)