People with disabilities may need help to live on their own. Their families may need support as well. Different people have different needs. It may depend on:
- What type of disability they have
- How severe it is
- Where they live, work and go to school
- How else they want to live their life.
Types of supports and services
Here are some kinds of help people with disabilities may need:
Personal care: to help with things like getting dressed and going to the bathroom
Home care: to help with things like housekeeping and shopping
Respite care: to provide time off for unpaid caregivers such as parents
Assistive device programs: to help people get the equipment they need to do things on their own
Rehabilitation services: to help people learn skills to do things on their own
Where to go for more information
Government
Link to a list of provincial ministries who deal with disability issues. Contact them to find out:
- What supports and services are available in your community
- What funding is available
- How to qualify
- How to enroll.
Or, visit Disability WebLinks, a comprehensive listing of programs undertaken by Canada's federal, provincial, and territorial governments.
Other resources
To find out more about computer-based assistive devices, contact Adaptive Technology Resource Centre (ATRC)
To find out about services to help you live on your own at home, contact a Centre for Independent Living. People with disabilities run these centres. The Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres can tell you if there is one in your city.
For more information about support and service options, contact:
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