Description Provincial income support for eligible Nova Scotians with disabilities, including Independent Living, Alternative Family, and Direct Family Support streams. Benefit Amount It includes things such as: Eligibility Criteria Nova Scotia resident, 19+ years, have a substantial disability expected to last at least one year, and meet financial and functional criteria Application Process Contact your … Read more
Description Benefits under the Extended Benefits Program are designed for people who are considered to be disabled, blind or deaf. “Disabled” is a status that must be verified by a Medical Advisory Board. A disability must be likely to continue indefinitely without substantial improvement and cause a person to be severely limited in their activities … Read more
Description Benefits under the Transitional Assistance Program are designed for people who are considered to have some training and employment potential, but also people with long-term health needs who are not eligible for the Extended Benefits Program. Benefit Amount Amount may vary. In addition to Income Assistance, the Department of Social Development offers a number … Read more
Description This service option gives individuals in the Disability Support Program or the Long-Term Care Program flexibility and greater independence by allowing them to manage their own services. Benefit Amount You may hire support services through a private arrangement. You are responsible for: arranging appropriate services as identified in your support plan hiring and training … Read more
Description Disability-related services for adults (people aged 19 and over) are provided mainly by the New Brunswick Department of Social Development under the authority of the Family Services Act and through the Disability Support Program (for people ages 19 to 64) and the Long-Term Care Program (for people 65 and over). Under these government programs, … Read more
Description Provides financial and case management support to Islanders with disabilities to help them live independently and participate in their communities. Benefit Amount Monthly financial assistance Support for: Eligibility Criteria Application Process
Description If you have a severe permanent disability that prevents you from participating in post-secondary studies and the labour force for the rest of your life, you may be able to have your student loans cancelled through the Severe Permanent Disability Benefit. To be eligible to apply for the PEI Severe Permanent Disability Benefit, you … Read more
Description Offers personalized support for Islanders with disabilities to live independently and participate in their communities. Benefit Amount Includes: Eligibility Criteria Application Process
Description Helps families with the cost of licensed child care services, making child care more affordable for low- and moderate-income households. Benefit Amount Eligibility Criteria Application Process
Description Self- Employment Assistance gives financial and entreprenurial help to create jobs for yourself by starting a business. Benefit Amount Varies. Eligibility Criteria You are eligible if you are legally entitled to work in Canada and you are unemployed. If that is the case, you are eligible if one of the following is true: Application … Read more
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