Advocacy and Navigation

• Airlines operating within, to, or from Canada
• Rail, ferry and bus carriers that operate between provinces or territories or between Canada and the United States
• Airports, rail stations and ferry terminals located in Canada
• Services that are integral to the transportation services provided by a carrier or terminal located in Canada

• Support to fill out Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPP-D) application and other income security applications
• Self-advocacy resources

• Offers friendship and support
• Meets regularly
• Helps to make sure their partner's needs are heard and realized
• Watches to make sure their partner's rights are respected
• Crisis advocates are available to be partnered with individuals going through particularly difficult times

• Video guides on scholarships, funding, relationships and general health issues
• Webinars
• Peer support and advice videos
• Lending library: borrow free books, audiobooks, and ebooks
• Live chat with staff

• Providing families with information
• Helping prepare families for meetings
• Attending meetings with families as needed

• Working with staff at a diagnosed child's school
• Applying to government/other agencies for respite support
• Other situations specific to a person's autism spectrum diagnosis where support is required

Provides confidential telephone and email support to Individuals who are blind or partially sighted as well as their friends and family to help access the right programs and services such as support groups, and assistive technologies.

Email directly through website

Provides free Disability Tax Credit (DTC) navigation services by phone or online to help individuals with disabilities connect with available resources and supports. Includes:

DTC Eligibility Determination

• One-on-one support session
• Presentations for staff, clients, and public
• A Medical referral network for part B filling
• Resources in French and English
• A roadshow throughout Atlantic Canada and more

• General information about hearing loss
• Advice, personal support and referrals
• Information about services that may be helpful
• Share personal experiences around hearing loss

• Staff visits families to provide information and assess individual needs
• Helping connect families to services and supports in the community
• Parent support networks and parent-to-parent connections
• Assisting families in planning meetings with supports such as schools, government and non-profit agencies
• Helping families work together with professionals involved in their loved one's care