Government Services
Various levels of government may be able to help you through your disability
Provincial Assistance
All the provinces and territories have established programs to assist the disabled. Every province and territory is different but some of the services provided are:
• Assisted living
• Transportation
• Child care
• Prescription drugs
• Finding employment
• Home care
Municipal Assistance
The type and extent of assistance provided for disabled persons at the municipal level will vary depending on your community. Direct assistance with services such as transportation may be available free or with a reduced cost arrangement. Food services in the home such as ‘Meals on Wheels’ are often provided at the community level at a reasonable cost. Other services such as yard maintenance, having your garbage taken to the curb, and snow removal, can also be very helpful in maintaining your lifestyle when disabled.
You should contact your local municipal government for information. Local service clubs such as the Kiwanis, Rotary, Lions, and Kinsmen, as well as the Royal Canadian Legion, are also very active in assisting the disabled in their communities.
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