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AccessAbility Supports Policies

Published date: June 12, 2025
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General Policies

1.1 Eligibility

1.2 Clinical Assessments

1.3 Support Needs Assessment

1.4 Collaborative Support Plan

1.5 Applicant Contribution

Service Mix - Support Plan Policies

2.1 Personal Supports

2.2 Housing Supports

2.3 Community Supports

2.4 Caregiver Supports

2.5 Employment and Vocational Supports

2.6 Technical Aids and Assistive Devices

2.7 Home Modifications

2.8 Vehicle Modifications 

2.9 Sensory Tools

2.10 Social Inclusion Funding

Appendix – AAS Funded Supports

Assured Income Policies

3.1 Assured Income Description

3.2 Cohabitation

3.3.1 Pregnancy Food Allowance

3.4 Family Violence

3.6 Transportation

3.7 Special Needs

3.7.1 School Age Allowance

3.7.2 Funeral Expenses

3.7.3 Furniture and Appliances

3.8 Medical Supports

3.8.1 Vision and Eye Care

3.10 Income Exemptions

3.11 Assets

3.12 Federal Income Programs

Assured Income Employment Policies

4.1 Employable Persons

4.2 Exemption from Employment

4.3 Refusal of Employment or Training

4.4 Post-Secondary Education & Skills Development Training

4.5 Employment Transition Allowance

4.6 Transition to Employment Benefit

4.7 Transitional Support Benefits

Plan Management

5.2 Delegation of Authority

Assured Income Expenses

6.1 Basic Unit Rates

6.2 Shelter

6.3 Shelter - Rents and Mortgages

6.4 Shelter - Shared Accommodations

6.5 Living with Parents or Relatives

6.8 Utilities

6.9 Communication

6.11 Community Living Expense

Assured Income Special Needs Expenses

7.16 Damage Deposits



Further AccessAbility Supports Policies will be posted as they become final.

General Inquiries

Department of Social Development and Seniors

2nd Floor, Jones Building

11 Kent Street

PO Box 2000

Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8

Phone: 902-620-3777

Toll-free: 1-866-594-3777

Fax: 902-894-0242