Hon. Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, issued the following statement to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities: “Each year on December 3, we recognize the United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities to celebrate the...
Workshops focused on important financial information for seniors are being offered across the Island this fall. These free workshops will inform seniors about scam and fraud prevention, provincial and federal benefits that PEI seniors may be eligible for, and additional supports...
Boys and Girls Club in the province will receive more funding to support community programming that improves food security and shelter for people in need of this help. The provincial government is providing $100,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Summerside, in partnership with...
Supporting Island Families - Hundreds of Island households are making home renovations with grants from the provincial government. The PEI Home Renovation Program will fund renovations for 250 Island households this year. Since the program began in 2013, over 580 households – or...
The Seniors Independence Initiative provides financial assistance for practical services that make it easier for seniors to remain in their own homes and communities. Help is available for services such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation, medical alert system, communication (including internet fees), grass cutting and snow removal. The program complements supports provided to seniors by family members/friends and other government programs. Eligible applicants can access up to $1,800 depending on income. Who can apply? Applicants must: be 65 years of age or older; live...
For the past 10 years, Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) has been providing Island parents with practical tools to raise their children in safe, loving and predictable environments. The program has many success stories, thanks to its individualized approach that fits the...
Many Prince Edward Island grandparents are the primary caregivers for their grandchildren. Although emotionally rewarding, parenting a grandchild can be challenging. Some grandparents may feel isolated, uncertain, or stressed.
Supporting Island Families For Terry and Mae Affleck, the provincial government’s Seniors Safe @ Home program has been the key to living independently. When the cumulative effects of workplace injuries caused Terry to rely on a walker and wheelchair for mobility, the Stratford...
Canada – Prince Edward Island Labour Market Agreement for Persons With Disabilities Prince Edward Island Annual Report for 2016-17
What is an Associate Family? An Associate Family is a family in the community that houses and provides care to adults with varying degrees of intellectual disabilities or Autism. Associate Families create a supportive and safe home for adults who require support with living...