May 29 to June 3 marks National AccessAbility Week with the theme Including from the Start: From Possibilities to Practice. National AccessAbility Week is a time to promote across communities and workplaces, and to celebrate the contributions of Islanders living with disability...
Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), a day to bring attention to the issue of the mistreatment of older adults. All older adults have the right to live safely and securely. WEAAD provides an opportunity to raise awareness about elder abuse prevention and what each of...
Honourable Barb Ramsay Minister of Social Development and Seniors 2nd Floor Jones PO Box 2000 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8 Dear Minister Ramsay, I am pleased to have you serve as the Minister of Social Development and Seniors. On April 3, 2023, we were given a mandate by Islanders...
Hon. Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, issued the following statement to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which is observed annually on December 3: “This day is such an important reminder that as a province and nation we have a...
The Department of Social Development and Housing is working with community partners to ensure Island residents have access to safe, warm shelter. The Department is working with shelter providers across the province to ensure all available beds are being utilized. Bedford...
The Children’s Summer Food Program is open for registration for families most in need of support this summer. Precooked meals that can be reheated are available for any Island family facing challenges in accessing healthy food for their school-aged children. Registration is...
After showing interest in becoming a foster family, a Social Worker will provide you more detailed information but here is a general idea of what will be required: Phase 1 - Gathering of Information You will be asked to complete the Foster Care Application and the attached Child...
The provincial government is partnering with The Wheelhouse, The Kings Playhouse and Meals on Wheels PEI to operate a Seniors’ Food Pilot Program in the Georgetown and Cardigan areas for 12-weeks beginning March 14. PEI seniors, aged 65 and older, can register as of today, March...
The provincial government is expanding the Seniors’ Food Pilot Program to Murray Harbour and Murray River. This expands the Kings County Pilot outside of the Georgetown area where it was initially launched. PEI seniors in Murray River and Murray Harbour, aged 65 and older, can...
Six Island seniors have been named Senior Islanders of the Year for their outstanding contributions to communities across the province. The Senior Islander of the Year Awards were created to recognize and celebrate the many contributions of Island seniors in areas like...