Support

Need support?  Below, you’ll find a list of contacts and links by province and territory.

British Columbia

https://speechandhearingbc.ca/public/resources/speech-language-useful-links/

https://www.caot.ca/site/pt/findanOT?nav=sidebar

https://bcphysio.org/

http://bctherapeuticriding.com/equine-assisted-activities-and-therapies/

General Information

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/partners/health-authorities/regional-health-authorities

Accessibility Support

Financial Support

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/youth-and-family-services/special-needs-supports-for-families

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/caring-for-young-children/child-care-funding/child-care-benefit

https://disabilityalliancebc.org/category/publications/help-sheets/

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/child-behaviour-development/special-needs/autism-spectrum-disorder/autism-funding

https://www.variety.bc.ca/grants/individual-grants/individual/

https://canasstech.com/pages/resources

18+ support

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/services-for-people-with-disabilities/disability-assistance

Leisure Activities

https://access2card.ca/

https://www.eastersealsbcy.ca/camp/

https://powertobe.ca/

https://www.cads.ski/clubs

Financial Planning

Alberta

Therapeutic Resources

https://asapp.ca/

https://www.caot.ca/site/ctcs/provterOTprofassoc?nav=sidebar

https://www.physiotherapyalberta.ca/

http://www.hanen.org/Home.aspx

General Information

https://fasd.typepad.com/fasd_support_in_alberta/2006/12/child-disabilit.html

https://www.learnalberta.ca/content/inmdict/html/index.html

https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-aids-to-daily-living.aspx

Financial Support

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/search.aspx?type=service

https://www.alberta.ca/persons-with-developmental-disabilities-pdd.aspx

http://www.williamwatsonlodgesociety.com/

18+ support

https://www.alberta.ca/financial-assistance-for-people-with-disabilities.aspx

https://gatewayassociation.ca/

Leisure Activities

https://access2card.ca/

https://centreforautism.ab.ca/

https://www.specialolympics.ca/alberta

https://youcanride2.ca/

https://rockymountainadaptive.com/

https://www.littlebits.ca/

https://www.riverviewriding.com/homepages?fbclid=IwAR2IuZI5v5SPCb2f3OdMXPTIS1G2dU1dF6GqtcDRP5ZFGZjvc44IT_JKdAw

https://www.dreamcatcherassociation.com/

https://www.jadoredance.ca/programs/parented/adaptadance

https://www.cads.ski/clubs

Financial Planning

Saskatchewan

Therapeutic Resources

Financial Support

https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/family-and-social-support/people-with-disabilities/income-support-for-people-with-disabilities

General Information

https://publications.saskatchewan.ca/#/categories/222

18+ Support

https://www.inclusionsk.com/resources

Leisure Activities

https://www.cads.ski/clubs

Financial Planning

Manitoba

Therapeutic Resources

Financial Support

Health

18+ Support

Leisure Activities

Financial Planning

Ontario

Therapeutic Resources

Financial Support

http://www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/english/specialneeds/index.aspx

Health

18+ Support

Leisure Activities

http://www.outdoor-sport-leisure.net/disabled.htm

https://www.cads.ski/clubs

Financial Planning

The videos below are from third parties and may be of use to those with loved ones with Phelan-McDermid Syndrome. The opinions expressed in these videos are of the owners and not PMSF Canada.

Henson Trusts (YouTube) Kenneth Pope speaks about the advantages of having a Henson Trust setup for you or a loved one with a disability. Henson Trusts are uniquely beneficial for individuals with disability as it protects their assets and inheritance while also granting the right to collect government benefits and entitlements.

Disability Tax Credit (YouTube) – Kenneth Pope speaks about transferring tax credit benefits from a disabled adult child to a family member or sibling who is assisting the child with food, shelter, or alternative support.

Caregiver Tax Credits (YouTube) – Ken discusses caregiver tax credits.

POA & Guardianship (YouTube) – Kenneth Pope speaks about the importance of having an adult child with a disability sign a powers of attorney arrangement, allowing you to assist them with their property and personal care.

Guardianships & RDSP/OAS/GIS (YouTube) – Ken discusses Legal Guardianship & RDSPs, Pensions, OAS/GIS.

Payments from RDSPs & Henson Trusts (YouTube) – Kenneth Pope explains how you can synchronize the use of a child’s RDSP and the Henson trust in their will.

RDSP (YouTube) – Kenneth Pope speaks about the advantages of having a registered disability savings plan, as well as rates and other important information to know when looking into an RDSP.

Quebec

Therapeutic Resources

http://www.lavalensante.com/en/care-and-services/list-of-care-and-services/intellectual-disability-id-autism-spectrum-disorder-asd-global-developmental-delay-gdd/specific-services-for-youth-id-asd-pd-1st-line/

Financial Support

https://www.rrq.gouv.qc.ca/en/enfants/enfant_handicape/seh-necessitant-soins-exceptionnels/Pages/seh-necessitant-soins-exceptionnels.aspx

Health

https://www.ophq.gouv.qc.ca/fileadmin/centre_documentaire/Guides/Guide_en_soutien_a_la_famille_pour_les_parents_d_un_enfant_ou_d_un_adulte_handicape_-_Partie_1.pdf

Accessibility

Respite

https://www.portailrepit.com/en/find-respite-services

18+ Support

http://www.lavalensante.com/en/care-and-services/list-of-care-and-services/intellectual-disability-id-autism-spectrum-disorder-asd-global-developmental-delay-gdd/intellectual-disability-and-asd-specialized-2nd-line-services/

Leisure Activities

https://en.sportsadaptes.ca/a-propos-de-nous

http://projetgoldie.com/en/project/equestrian-therapy/

http://www.cadenslighthouse.com/

https://www.cads.ski/clubs

Financial Planning

New Brunswick

Therapeutic Resources

Financial Support

General

18+ Support

Leisure Activities

https://www.cads.ski/clubs

Financial Planning

PEI

Therapeutic Resources

Financial Support

General

https://www.peicod.pe.ca/links.php

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/support-people-disabilities 

http://autismsociety.pe.ca/autism-society-of-pei-sharing-resource-supports-with-island-schools/

Financial Planning

18+ Support

Leisure and/or competitive Activities

https://www.specialolympics.ca/pei

https://sportpei.pe.ca/active-start

AccessAbility Support

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/family-and-human-services/accessability-supports

https://employmentjourney.com/accessible-inclusion-services-pei/

Financial Planning

Nova Scotia

Therapeutic Resources

Financial Support

Health

18+ Support

Leisure Activities

https://www.cads.ski/clubs

Financial Planning

Newfoundland and Labrador

Therapeutic Resources

Financial Support

Health

18+ Support

Leisure Activities

https://www.cads.ski/clubs

Financial Planning

For all Canadians

Therapeutic Resources

Health

Financial Support

Leisure Activities

18+ Support

Financial Planning

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/disability/savings.html

https://planinstitute.ca/

https://easterseals.ca/english/access-2-card-program/

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/disability/savings.html