There will be more support available in 2017 for Islanders in urgent need of home heating fuel. The Salvation Army offers the annual home heating program – which is supported by the PEI Petroleum Marketers Association and the provincial government – to help Island families most...
The AccessAbility Supports and Residential Services Programs are being reviewed to determine whether they are helping Islanders living with disabilities access the support they need to reach their full potential.
Funding announced today by the province will enhance services for people with mobility challenges, including those living with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities. Spinal Cord Injury Prince Edward Island assists its clients in a variety of ways including advocacy...
The mailing of monthly social programs cheques, interrupted by the Canada Post strike, has resumed and cheques are now being sent out on schedule. Effective immediately, cheques for the following programs will be mailed directly to clients: Social Assistance AccessAbility...
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...
Supporting Island families - Island seniors will get financial help from the provincial government to enjoy a better quality of life in their own homes. A new Seniors Independence Program will provide for practical services such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, general...
This guide has been created as a quick reference for families who have been affected by family violence and who are looking for help. It is also a valuable one-stop resource for service providers who work with victims of family violence.
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.