I don’t know how Nathan Neudorf, the new assisted living and social services minister, will step into his week.

I can’t say what sits on his calendar these days. But I wonder about Monday. About a visit that could matter.

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A visit with Darryl Learie.

Just one simple hour. Maybe less. Time enough for a gentle talk. For a story or two. Real moments. Quiet proof of what so many Albertans live each day.

The truth is, people under Neudorf’s portfolio have been carrying a lot. Waiting through long days. Waiting for clarity.

July brings a seismic shift for Albertans with disabilities. The new Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP) promises opportunity, offering $1,740 monthly and letting folks earn more while working.

But let’s not sugar-coat it — this dual-track system, moving many off AISH, has sparked fear.

Advocates and municipalities are........

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