What disability supports may be available for First Nations people living on-reserve?
The following links will direct you to information on some of the supports that may be available.
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Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ap/index-eng.asp
These sites have information on INAC programs:- Assisted Living Program – www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/hb/sp/alp-eng.asp
- Income Assistance Program – www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/hb/sp/iap-eng.asp
- Education Programs – www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/edu/ep/index-eng.asp
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Health Canada
hc-sc.gc.ca/
These sites have information on Health Canada programs:- Non-Insured Health Benefits – hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/nihb-ssna/index-eng.php
- Home and Community Care Program – hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/services/home-domicile/index-eng.php
- Family Health – hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/famil/index-eng.php
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Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)
- Office for Disability Issues – www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/disability_issues/mandate/index.shtml
Other services and supports may also be available, depending on the resources in each community. This site has an interactive map with all First Nations communities listed: fnpim-cippn.inac-ainc.gc.ca/index-eng.asp. Click on the dot next to the community’s name for contact information.