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I am a person with a disability in Saskatchewan
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Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefits
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CPP provides a monthly taxable benefit to contributors who are disabled and to their dependent children.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 800 277-9914
- TTY: 1 800 255-4786
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Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities
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This program finances projects that help persons with disabilities prepare for, find and keep employment or become self-employed.
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Contact Information
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To be eligible, you must not be receiving
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Special Needs Equipment Program
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This program provides eligible persons with mobility aids (such as wheelchairs and walkers), and repairs and maintains those aids free of charge. More expensive equipment such as hospital beds and transfer assists are also provided.
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Contact Information
- General Inquiries: 1 306 787-7121
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Home Care Program
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This program provides home care services to individuals who may otherwise require hospital or long-term care facilities.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 800 667-7766
- Regina: 1 306 787-4587
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Additional Information
- For an assessment, contact your local Regional Health Authority.
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Individualized Funding
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This program provides individuals with increased choice and flexibility in home-care support services.
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Contact Information
- General Inquiries: 1 306 787-7126
- Regina: 1 306 790-5680
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Aids to the Blind Program
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This program provides financial assistance to eligible individuals. For other benefits and medical services for persons with a long-term disability, see SAIL.
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Contact Information
- General Inquiries: 1 306 787-7121
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Orthopaedic Services
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This program provides eligible persons with artificial limbs and braces.
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Contact Information
- General Inquiries: 1 306 787-7121
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Special Care Homes
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These homes provide institutional long-term care services to meet the needs of individuals usually having heavy care needs that cannot be appropriately met in the community through home or community based services.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 800 667-7766
- Regina: 1 306 787-4587
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Additional Information
- Residents pay an income-tested charge based on annual income, plus earned interest.
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Rental Housing Supplement
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This program offers rent subsidies to low-income seniors, families and persons with disabilities to help them obtain suitable, affordable, and safe rental housing.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 800 667-7567
- Regina: 1 306 787-4177
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Veterans Disability Pension (VDP)
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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.
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Paraplegia Program
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This program provides eligible patients with financial assistance for services and supplies, including medication, and maintenance and repair of equipment. For other benefits and medical services for persons with a long-term disability, see SAIL.
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Contact Information
- General Inquiries: 1 306 787-7121
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Additional Information
- Patients must be referred by a specialist in rehabilitation medicine (physiatrist) for benefits.
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Benefits for Children
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The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) provides a monthly benefit to the dependent children of disabled or deceased contributors.
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Application
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Additional Information
- Apply as soon as possible after contributor's death as CPP can only make back payments for up to twelve months.
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International Pension Benefits
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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.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 800 454-8731
- Ottawa: 1 613 957-1954
- TTY: 1 800 255-4786
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Application
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Adult Care
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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.
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