Government of Prince Edward Island
AccessAbility Supports
AccessAbility supports are offered by the Government of Prince Edward Island’s Department of Social Development and Seniors to residents of PEI with diagnosed disabilities up to the age of 65. The program includes personal, housing, caregiver, community, and financial supports.
Personal supports include life skills training, access to assistive devices, independent living support, and specialized care. Housing supports include funding for home and vehicle modifications and paid caregivers in residential settings. Community supports include peer connection groups, participation support, and peer support for disability workers. Caregiver supports include supervision and respite funding and behavioural support. Financial supports are offered for assistance with daily living expenses.
Additional Details
Mandate: "AccessAbility Supports focus on empowering individuals living with disabilities to access the tools they need to reach their full potential and contribute to society as fully as possible. The program supports Islanders with physical, intellectual, neurological, sensory and/or mental disabilities who experience substantial impairments in their activities of daily living. "
Type of Resource: Community Agency
Services: Behavior Interventionist, Community Group, Family support, Living support, Training
Languages: English, French
Subjects: Behaviour Support, Canadian Government Resources, Family Support, Skill development, Social Engagement, Tools & Technologies
Age Range: School Age (5-18), Adulthood (19+)
Target Users: Autistic, disabled, & neurodiverse people, Families & caregivers
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-877-569-0546
11 Kent Street 2nd floor, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Department of Social Development and Seniors location - services offered provincewide11 Kent Street 2nd floor, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Department of Social Development and Seniors location - services offered provincewide