Social Programs - AccessAbility Supports
AKA: Formerly Disability Support ProgramProvided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Social Development and Seniors - AKA: Formerly Department of Social Development and Housing
Service Description
Provides supports and services to people living with a disability. Based on an assessment, support may be provided in one or more of the following areas:
- Personal: To help with personal daily living, which may include technical aids and assistive devices (e.g. hearing aids and wheelchairs); life skills training in areas like meal preparation, budgeting, grocery shopping, and recreational activities; and supports that enable people to be self-sufficient and live independently (e.g. personal care workers)
- Housing: Financial assistance to provide daily supervision and guidance in a community residential setting; financial help for home and vehicle modifications
- Community: To help increase the person's active participation in the community. Includes assistance with finding or keeping a job; day programming; specialized transportation; and personal aid
- Caregiver: To help family members or caregivers, which may include respite for caregivers to have a break or attend work/school
- Financial: Assured Income to provide for basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, household, and personal supplies
Information
Eligibility:
Open to adults and children with the following types of disabilities, and their caregivers:
-Physical
-Intellectual
-Neurological
-Sensory
-Mental
-Physical
-Intellectual
-Neurological
-Sensory
-Mental
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Call * An intake meeting will be made to have an assessment
Documents Required:
Varies * Information provided with first meeting
Language:
English * French available on request
Coverage Area:
Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Service Locations & Contact Info
- Jones Building, 2nd Floor, 11 Kent Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1M7
- Coverage Area:Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm