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	Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefits
	(http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/asp/gateway.asp?hr=en/isp/cpp/disaben.shtml&hs;=cdp) CPP provides a monthly taxable benefit to contributors who are disabled and to their dependent children. Contact Information Toll-Free: 1 800 277-9914 TTY: 1 800 255-4786 Application Form

Disability pension under the Québec Pension Plan

(http://www.rrq.gouv.qc.ca/en/programmes/regime_rentes/prestations_invalidite/) The Quebec pension plan pays a monthly pension to people who have made sufficient contributions to the Plan and who are considered disabled by the Régie des rentes du Québec. The QPP also provides for a pension for contributor's dependent children who are under 18 years of age. Contact Information Toll-Free: 1 800 463-5185 Quebec: 1 418 643-5185 Montreal: 1 514 873-2433 TTY: 1 800 603-3540 Application Form Required Documentation Medical Report

	Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities
	(http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/asp/gateway.asp?hr=en/epb/sid/cia/grants/of/desc_of.shtml&hs;=oxf) This program finances projects that help persons with disabilities prepare for, find and keep employment or become self-employed. Contact Information Regional Offices   To be eligible, you must not be receiving Employment Insurance (EI) and Regular Benefits

	Canada Pension Plan Disability Vocational Rehabilitation Program
	(http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/asp/gateway.asp?hr=en/isp/pub/factsheets/vocrehab.shtml&hs;=cdp) This program helps Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits recipients return to work. Contact Information Toll-Free: 1 800 277-9914 Human Resources Centres of Canada Application Form   To be eligible, you must also be receiving Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefits

Devices that Compensate for Physical Deficiencies

(http://www.ramq.gouv.qc.ca/en/citoyens/assurancemaladie/serv_couv_queb/app_def_phys_pq.shtml) This program covers the cost of the purchase, adjustment, replacement, and repair of physical aids for qualifying individuals with a physical disability. Contact Information Toll-Free: 1 800 561-9749 Quebec: 1 418 646-4636 Montreal: 1 514 864-3411 TTY: 1 800 361-3939 TTY Quebec: 1 418 682-3939 Required Documentation Health Card Medical Report   To be eligible, you must also be receiving Quebec Health Insurance Plan

Pension for a Disabled Person's Child

(http://www.rrq.gouv.qc.ca/en/programmes/regime_rentes/prestations_invalidite/rente_enfant_personne_invalide.htm) The Quebec Pension Program pays a pension to disability pension recipients for their dependent children who are under 18 years of age. Contact Information Toll-Free: 1 800 667-9625 Quebec: 1 418 643-3381 Montreal: 1 514 864-3873 TTY: 1 800 603-3540 Application Form   Additional Information Fill out the "Pension for a disabled person's child" section, on page 8 of the application form.

	Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) for Persons with Disabilities
	(http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/cmhc-schl/en/co/prfinas/prfinas_003.cfm) This program provides funding to homeowners and landlords of dwellings for low-income persons with disabilities so that they can carry out renovations to improve accessibility. Contact Information Toll-Free: 1 800 668-2642 TTY: 1 613 748-2447 Regional Offices

	Residential Adaptation Assistance Program (RAAP)
	(http://www.habitation.gouv.qc.ca/en/programmes/adapter_domicile.html) This program helps people with disabilities to cover the cost of making their homes accessible. Contact Information Toll-Free: 1 800 463-4315 Regional Offices   Additional Information Regional Offices only offer service in French.

	Financial Assistance Program for Domestic Help Services
	(http://www.ramq.gouv.qc.ca/en/citoyens/contributionetaidefinancieres/exonerationaidedomestique.shtml) This program provides financial assistance to qualifying individuals using domestic help services. Contact Information Toll-Free: 1 888 594-5155 Montreal: 1 514 873-9504 Regional Offices

	Veterans Disability Pension (VDP)
	(http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/clients/sub.cfm?source=services/pensions) Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) provides disability benefits to eligible veterans, serving and former members of the Canadian Forces and of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and to their spouses and dependants. Contact Information Toll-Free: 1 866 522-2122 Regional Offices Application Form

Visual Devices

(http://www.ramq.gouv.qc.ca/en/citoyens/assurancemaladie/serv_couv_queb/aides_visuelles_pq.shtml) This program provides visual devices to eligible persons with vision impairements to enable them to read, write, or move about in unfamiliar environments. Contact Information Toll-Free: 1 800 561-9749 Quebec: 1 418 646-4636 Montreal: 1 514 864-3411 TTY: 1 800 361-3939 TTY Quebec: 1 418 682-3939 Regional Offices Required Documentation Health Card   To be eligible, you must also be receiving Quebec Health Insurance Plan

Allowance for Special Needs Program (Youth Sector)

(http://www.afe.gouv.qc.ca/english/renseigner/autresProgrammes/allocationBesoinsParticuliersJeunesAng.asp) This program offers an allowance to cover the cost of the material resources necessary for a child with a major functional disability to go to school and pursue his or her studies. Contact Information Toll-Free: 1 877 643-3750 Quebec: 1 418 646-6006 Application Form Required Documentation Children's Birth Certificate Medical Report   Additional Information It is mandatory to hand in a letter of endorsement signed by the school principal.

Allowance for Special Needs Program (Adult Sector)

(http://www.afe.gouv.qc.ca/english/renseigner/autresProgrammes/allocationBesoinsParticuliersAdultesAng.asp) This program offers an allowance to cover the cost of the material resources, specialized services or transportation needed in order for disabled students to be able to pursue their studies at an educational institution or at home. Contact Information Toll-Free: 1 877 643-3750 Quebec: 1 418 646-6006 Application On-line Application Form Required Documentation Birth Certificate Medical Report   Additional Information A proof of enrollment and attendance at an educational institution, along with a course schedule for each academic term is mandatory.

Benefits for Children

(http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/asp/gateway.asp?hr=en/isp/pub/factsheets/studben.shtml&hs;=czp) The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) provides a monthly benefit to the dependent children of disabled or deceased contributors. Contact Information Toll-Free: 1 800 277-9914 TTY: 1 800 255-4786 Regional Offices Application Form   Additional Information Apply as soon as possible after contributor's death as CPP can only make back payments for up to twelve months.

Ocular Prostheses Program

(http://www.ramq.gouv.qc.ca/en/citoyens/assurancemaladie/serv_couv_queb/prot_oculaires_pq.shtml) This program reimburses eligible persons insured under the Quebec Health Insurance Plan for the cost of purchasing or replacing ocular prostheses. Contact Information Toll-Free: 1 800 561-9749 Quebec: 1 418 646-4636 Montreal: 1 514 864-3411 TTY: 1 800 361-3939 TTY Quebec: 1 418 682-3939 Required Documentation Health Card Medical Report   To be eligible, you must also be receiving Quebec Health Insurance Plan

Hearing Devices

(http://www.ramq.gouv.qc.ca/en/citoyens/assurancemaladie/serv_couv_queb/aides_auditives_pq.shtml) This program provides hearing aids to qualifying individuals. Contact Information Toll-Free: 1 800 561-9749 Quebec: 1 418 646-4636 Montreal: 1 514 864-3411 TTY: 1 800 361-3939 TTY Quebec: 1 418 682-3939 Required Documentation Health Card   To be eligible, you must also be receiving Quebec Health Insurance Plan

	International Pension Benefits
	(http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/asp/gateway.asp?hr=en/isp/ibfa/intlben.shtml&hs;=sya) You may be eligible for social security (pension) benefits if you or your deceased spouse or common-law partner lived or worked in another country. Contact Information Toll-Free: 1 800 454-8731 Ottawa: 1 613 957-1954 TTY: 1 800 255-4786 Application Form

	Adult Care
	(http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ps/acp_e.html) This program assists First Nation members who have functional limitations due to age, health problems or a disability, in maintaining their independence and living in a safe and healthy environment. Contact Information Toll-Free: 1 877 985-3999 Regional Offices

Related Links

	Review Tribunals (CPP/OAS) (http://www.ocrt-bctr.gc.ca/appeals/apprt_e.html)
	Persons with Disabilities On-Line (http://www.pwd-online.ca/en/menu.jsp)
	Tax Information for People with Disabilities (http://www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/disability)
	Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) (http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/)

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