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Provincial Pages: Introducing Newfoundland & Labrador
AIDE Canada would like to present one in a series of resource packages, this one focusing on Newfoundland & Labrador.
See links below:
Contents:
Education
These infographics offers a quick look at the way each province or territory provides support to school-aged children with autism or intellectual disability. A page has been prepared for each province and territory. Scroll to find the programs in your area.
Each province and territory in Canada is responsible for setting up and running their own school system; there is no federal department or national system of education. While education services are much the same across the country, there are some differences among provinces and territories. Scroll to the Newfoundland and Labrador section of this toolkit to learn about the education supports and services available in Newfoundland and Labrador for students in elementary school and high school.
This toolkit provides an overview of financial assistance available to eligible post-secondary students through their respective provincial, territorial and/or federal government. All 13 Provinces and territories in Canada are discussed. This resource was developed in partnership with the Pacific Autism Family Network. Click to find out about NFL Grant and National funding options.
This toolkit provides an overview of financial assistance available to eligible post-secondary students through their respective provincial/territorial as well as the federal governments. Click to find out about a NFL Grant and National funding options.
This clickable infographic can help you find the government college and university funding programs in your area.
Funding
This page offers a comprehensive look at the autism-related funding, services and support provided by each provincial and territorial government in Canada. Scroll to the NFL section to find the programs available to you.
This toolkit inventories the autism-related funding, services and support provided by the provincial and territorial governments for individuals older than 18 in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Government Supports
This Toolkit will provide individuals and their families information about the Department of Health & Community Services (DHCS) in Newfoundland & Labrador. The Toolkit will breakdown the different programs DHCS provides, how to contact DHCS for supports and what programs and funding is available.
This clickable infographic lists the disability supports available for persons 18 years or older in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Housing
Helping individuals with Autism and their families navigate the Newfoundland & Labrador housing support system.
Your Rights
Adults living in Canada are used to making decisions about their own lives, whether it be where to live, what to eat, what to wear, or how to spend their money. Canadians understand free decision-making to be one of our basic rights. People with disabilities are no exception. Look at the table at the end of this toolkit to learn more about rules applicable in Newfoundland and Labrador.