Manitoba Family Services and Labour
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Section 166.1 - Support Services - Overview
Purpose
The participant in a marketAbilities Program process may require financial assistance from the marketAbilities Individualized Training Fund for disability-related specialized support services in conjunction with attendance in an educational or vocational training program or to access employment.
The range of Support Services includes:
- Building Modification
- Technical Aids and Devices
- Vehicle Modification
- Transportation
- Room and Board
- Incidental Expenses
- Other Special Services
- Special Equipment
Process
The Vocational Counsellor assists the participant to determine which support services are needed and which are eligible for funding through the marketAbilities Individualized Training Fund.
When items such as building or vehicle modifications, technical aids, devices or special equipment exceed $1000, the Vocational Counsellor should obtain price quotations from three suppliers for the equipment which will meet the participant's disability-related needs unless there is only one or two known suppliers, as well as equipment alternatives or options.
Justification is required for the purchase of computer systems in excess of $1000 that addresses specific disability related hardware and software configuration.
