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Self Managed Care Program

This program extends funds to eligible individuals so that they may directly employ individuals who provide home support and personal care needs.

Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) On-Reserve

This program provides funding to First Nation councils and members so that they can repair on-reserve housing that does not meet minimum federal health and safety standards, or make homes accessible to persons with disabilities.

Access-A-Home Program

This program provides assistance to people who must adapt their homes for wheelchair use. The amount of assistance depends upon income.

Pharmacare Benefits - Department of Community Services

This program provides prescription drug coverage to individuals who qualify for the Income Assistance Program.

Disabled Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Homeowners

This program for Persons with Disabilities offers financial assistance to homeowners to undertake accessibility work to modify dwellings occupied or intended for occupancy by persons with disabilities. Funding is provided jointly by the Government of Canada (75%) and the Province of Nova Scotia (25%).

Federal Excise Gasoline Tax Refund Program

The Federal Excise Gasoline Tax Refund Program refunds a portion of the federal excise tax on gasoline bought for use by eligible persons or organizations.

Services for Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities may be eligible for the Goods Access Program, which provides goods such as computers and assistive technology. Individuals may also be eligible for disability services.

Home Care

This program provides services to Nova Scotians who require care in their homes and communities to help them remain as independent as possible as long as possible.