The Department of Community Services. Seniors and Labour is committed to helping individuals, families and all members of our One Island Community reach their full potential. The Department works with Islanders to support and protect vulnerable people while promoting healthy, self-reliant individuals.
http://www.gov.pe.ca/sss/index.php3
United Way of PEI
The United Way is a registered not for profit organization operated by a volunteer Board with the assistance of a small staff. There are also numerous volunteers working on behalf of the United Way of PEI in a variety of roles.
Holland College (Human Services Program)
The Human Services program was established in 1974 to meet the need for trained workers in the field of disabilities. Since its beginning, graduates have been in demand and have contributed to the enhancement of services provincially and nationally.
www.hollandc.pe.ca/FactSheets/HumanServices.htm
Canadian Association for Community Living
The Canadian Association for Community Living is a Canada wide association of family members and others working for the benefit of persons of all ages who have an intellectual disability.
PEI Disability Support Program
The PEI Disability Support Program is a social program with a financial component. This means it is open to all Islanders with a qualifying disability, and may provide financial help. It was introduced in October 2001.
http://www.gov.pe.ca/infopei/index.php3?number=20667
Prince Edward Island Association for Community Living
The Prince Edward Island Association for Community Living aims to strengthen capacities of communities to include and support people with an intellectual disability and their families in all aspects of community.
http://www.peiacl.ca/index.htm
Supports for People with Disabilities
The Social Programs division provides supports and services to people with disabilities in Prince Edward Island to help them enjoy a good quality of life. The division also partners with many community organizations across the province that extend services in the areas of transportation, housing, job training and recreation.
http://www.gov.pe.ca/sss/index.php3?number=1018613
Updated February 2012
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