Ontario Special Services at Home Program
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A program that helps families who are caring for a child with a developmental and/or physical disability. It helps families pay for special services in or outside the family home as long as the child is not receiving support from a residential program.
The Disability Tax Credit
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A non-refundable tax credit that helps individuals living with disabilities, or individuals supporting them, reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay. Being eligible for the DTC can open the door to other federal, provincial, or territorial programs such as the registered disability savings plan and the child disability benefit.
Accessing Respite Funding in Quebec
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Respite care and services are not insured services under the Canada Health Act. Respite is considered part of home care services and depending on the jurisdiction may be partially publicly funded.
Accessing Respite Funding in Ontario
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Respite care and services are not insured services under the Canada Health Act. Respite is considered part of home care services and depending on the jurisdiction may be partially publicly funded.
Accessing Respite Funding in the Northwest Territories
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Respite care and services are not insured services under the Canada Health Act. Respite is considered part of home care services and depending on the jurisdiction may be partially publicly funded.
Accessing Respite Funding in Nova Scotia
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Respite care and services are not insured services under the Canada Health Act. Respite is considered part of home care services and depending on the jurisdiction may be partially publicly funded.
Accessing Respite Funding in Newfoundland and Labrador
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Respite care and services are not insured services under the Canada Health Act. Respite is considered part of home care services and depending on the jurisdiction may be partially publicly funded.
Accessing Respite Funding in New Brunswick
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Respite care and services are not insured services under the Canada Health Act. Respite is considered part of home care services and depending on the jurisdiction may be partially publicly funded.
Accessing Respite Funding in Manitoba
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Respite care and services are not insured services under the Canada Health Act. Respite is considered part of home care services and depending on the jurisdiction may be partially publicly funded.
The Access A Home Program in Nova Scotia
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This program provides support in making your home wheelchair accessible. Your home can eligible for the program as long as it is your primary residence and there are no structural restrictions for making your home wheelchair accessible.
The Low Income Pharmacare for Children in Nova Scotia
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To be eligible for the LIPC, you must qualify for the Nova Scotia Child Benefit. Families who are not eligible through the Nova Scotia Child Benefit may be eligible for coverage under the Nova Scotia Family Pharmacare Program from the Department of Health and Wellness.