Supports for People with Disabilities

Two types of funding are available to help parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders pay for specific services related to their child's support and education. Includes:

• Preschool Funding: Available for parents of a child who has been enrolled in the Early Years Autism Service to hire an Autism Assistant.
• School-Age Funding: Available through the AccessAbility Supports program to help parents offset the costs of hiring one-on-one tutors and aides in home and group settings.

• 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

One-on-one tutoring program offered year-round for students with reading difficulties including dyslexia. Tutoring is offered online or at various Island locations. Tutoring is not offered in person at private homes. Current information about the program can be found on the website or by contacting the association.

Note: Additional subject tutoring may be available upon request. Email for more details.

• Itinerant teachers that can provide either direct or consultative services
• Working directly with schools to provide additional support
• Assessments and evaluations of function vision and braille/literacy

• Reading and writing contracted and uncontracted braille
• UEB (Unified English Braille) technical
• Update to UEB
• UEB transcription course
• Music braille course
• Mathematics braille course

Provides in-person and online programs to Canadian youth with sigh loss to develop pre-employment, leadership, independence and social skills.

Provides scholarships to support students who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision for pursuing a master's degree.

Provides structured day programs tailored to individuals with autism spectrum disorder, focusing on seven key areas that foster skill development, confidence, and independence in a supportive environment as below:

• Life skills development
• Social and communication skills
• Vocational readiness and meaningful work
• Health and wellness
• Recreation and creative expression
• Post-secondary education support
• Emotional well-being and regulation

• Assessment services
• Short Term Programs (STPs)
• Audiology services
• ASL specialist