ResourceAbilities

• Foundation Award: Awards of up to $500 annually toward costs for items approved by the Foundation's Board
• Memorial Scholarship: Scholarships of up to $500 towards the cost of post-secondary education, at a recognized educational institution

Assists people with disabilities with their job search and related issues. Includes:

• Career decision making
• Skills enhancement (helps individuals identify and apply for education and training and find appropriate funding)
• Job search
• Making contact with employers
• Ongoing assistance for the employee and employer
• Assistance with Abilities@Work which provides wage subsidies for employers that hire eligible participants

Queens County email: devon@resourceabilities.ca
Prince County email: darryl@resourceabilities.ca
Kings County email: canda@resourceabilities.ca

Provides individuals with disabilities an opportunity to learn more about careers of interest through a short-term mentorship with an employer. The program is coordinated by the Canadian Association for Supported Employment in collaboration with partner organizations as a hub in each province.

Email for more information:

Hub Coordinator West: mentorwest@resourceabilities.ca
Hub Coordinator East: mentoreast@resourceabilities.ca

Provides help in accessing federal and provincial supports and services through application form assistance and advocacy for disability related issues.

Access to Services and Opportunities: Advocacy and support for individuals with a variety of disability issues. Includes:

• Accessibility and barrier free design
• Housing
• Transportation
• Education
• Human rights

Disability Benefit Applications and Appeal: Assistance with applications and appeals for federal and provincial programs. Includes:

• Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability
  
• Disability Tax Credit (DTC)
  
• Registered Disability Savings Plan
  
• AccessAbility Supports Program
• Income Support Program
• Home Renovation Program
• PEI Affordable Housing Program
• IRAC Appeals
• Home Heating Assistance Program