Newfoundland and Labrador Brain Injury Association
Newfoundland and Labrador Brain Injury Association: Provides services and programs to individuals with acquired brain injuries as well and their families, as well as education for professionals and members of the community since 2011.
Newfoundland and Labrador Advanced Education and Skills: For Persons with Disabilities.
Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador: a non-profit, charitable support group designed to provide support and services to persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Canadian Association for Community Living
Canadian Association for Community Living: The Canadian Association for Community Living is a family-based association assisting people with intellectual disabilities and their families to lead the way in advancing inclusion in their own lives and in their communities.
Coalition of Persons with Disabilities Newfoundland and Labrador
Coalition of Persons with Disabilities: An advocacy organization concerned with all persons with disabilities.
Inclusive education means that all students attend and are welcomed by their neighbourhood schools in age-appropriate, regular classes and are supported to learn, contribute and participate in all aspects of the life of the school. Inclusive education is about how we develop and design our schools, classrooms, programs and activities so that all students learn and participate together.
https://inclusiveeducation.ca/about/what-is-ie/
Empower: The Disability Resource Centre
Empower: The Disability Resource Centre is a consumer controlled organization committed to providing support, resources and opportunities for empowerment, which enable persons with disabilities to make informed choices about their lives.
Newfoundland and Labrador Child Benefit
Newfoundland and Labrador Child Benefit: In effect since 1999, this benefit provides a tax credit for families with children under 18 years old whose household income is less than $25,257. This credit helps approximately 10,000 low income families in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Newfoundland and Labrador Income Support
Newfoundland and Labrador Income Support provides financial benefits and other services to eligible low-income people to assist in meeting daily living expenses.
Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)
Registered Disability Savings Plan: A registered disability savings plan (RDSP) is a savings plan to help parents and others save for the long-term financial security of a person who is eligible for the disability tax credit. For more information on RDSPs, please visit the following links:
www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/rdsp-reei/menu-en...
Provincial Incentive Program (PIP) is made possible through funding from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. You can find out more about the PIP by contacting the Disability Policy Office by e-mail at disability.policy.office@gov.nl.ca or by telephone at 1-888-729-6279.
Transition Planning Workbook
This plan is provided as a resource for families and individuals to help plan for their future. It is adapted from “Connections: A Guide to Transition Planning”, developed by First Leadership Limited. The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development offers a Transitions Plan for its students and follows its own guidelines around transition planning. If you are still in school, it may be best to continue to use the support and resources that your school provides. Transitioning Planning is discussed during Program Planning Team meetings and if you still have questions please ask the school for more information.
If you would like to read this publication, click the following link to download: Transitions Planning Workbook
Transition Support and Services Guide
The following guide book is a resource of the many supports, programming and services available in Newfoundland and Labrador for persons with intellectual disabilities.
Disclaimer: This guide includes information for resources and programming that is current as of March, 2017. Individual programs or services are subject to change. For more information, contact the program administrator listed or NLACL.If you would like to read this publication, please click the following link: Transitions Supports Services Guide
Creating Financial Security for Persons with Disability (Webinar)
This is a webinar of a 2-part webinar on the subject:
Part 1: RDSP: http://www.planningnetwork.ca/en-ca/Webinar/26001/...
Part 2: Financial and Estate Planning: http://www.planningnetwork.ca/en-ca/Webinar/25487/...
Gateway
The NLACL produces the Gateway magazine to connect the grassroots membership with our association.
It contains interesting stories, articles about issues being faced by persons with intellectual disabilities, updates from the executive and staff regarding the work being done by the NLACL as well as important information and updates about RDSPs, Wills and Estates, Supported living and NLACL Conferences.
The Gateway Magazine has been in production for over 20 years and is produced bi-yearly.
If you would like to read the magazine, please click the following links:
Family Guide – Did You Know?
Attempting to navigate the system of Disability Supports and Rebates offered for individuals with low incomes can be complex and confusing.
This family guide may be a useful tool for individuals and families needing direction.
Support Trust Guide
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Report Card on Inclusion
Click here to download the PDF, or view it interactively below.
A Common Understanding of Inclusive Education
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Vulnerable Persons Standard
About the Vulnerable Persons Standard
What Is Vulnerability and Why Does It Matter?
Five Key Safeguards
Core Messages
Additional Messages
Click here for more information and frequently asked questions about the Vulnerable Persons Standard.