CAFA West representatives in Alberta
        If you would like to contact a Alberta CAFA West representative or would like to join CAFA West as a representative please contact us at [west@lacaf.org]. In the meantime please enjoy the information and resources below.

Christine Topping (Edmonton)

         
 
Neurologists treating Ataxic patients in Alberta
Oksana Suchowersky,
MD, FRCPC, FCCMG

University of Calgary
Movement Disorder Program
Area 3, 3350 Hospital Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N1
Phone: (403) 944‐4364
Phone: (403) 220‐6344
Fax: (403) 283‐2907
Jean K. Mah, MD, MSc
Pediatric Patients
Division of Pediatric Neurology
Alberta Children's Hospital
2888 Shaganappi Trail NW
Calgary, AB, T3B 6A8
Fax: (403) 955‐2922
Phone: (403) 955‐7603 – Kellie Lombardo
(neuromuscular clinic nurse)
Beste Edguer, MD
204‐11010 101 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5H 4B9
Phone : (780) 441‐9880
Fax : (780) 441‐9890
Alicia Chan, MD
Pediatric Patients
University of Alberta Hospital
Department of Medical Genetics
8‐53 MSB 8440 112 St NW0
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2H7
Phone: (780) 407‐8314
       
Dr. Hanna Kolski
11405 - 87 Avenue
4-588 Edmonton Clinic Health Academy (ECHA)
Department of Pediatrics Pediatric Neurology
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 1C9
(780) 248-5630
Dr. Oksana Suchowersky, MD, FRCPC, FCCMG
Adult Patients
Professor of Medicine and Medical Genetics
Toupin Research Chair in Neurology
2E3.32 WMC0
University of Alberta Hospital
8440 -112 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2B7
Phone: (780) 407-7497, Fax: (780) 407-1325
 
 
Advocacy

Independent Advocacy - provide supports & encourage independence to adults with developmental disabilities. http://www.ia2010inc.ca

Rehab Centres
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital- http://www.hospitalsoup.com/listing/43921-glenrose-rehabilitation-hospital
 
Useful Information
Alberta Health Services – www.albertahealthservices.ca
Residential Access Modification Program - http://www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/AADL/ramp/
 
Registered disability savings plan (RDSP)
A registered disability savings plan (RDSP) is a savings plan that is intended to help parents and others save for the long-term financial security of a person who is eligible for the Disability Tax Credit http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/rdsp-reei/menu-eng.html