Disability, the word itself depicts the incapability of the persons who suffer from such a condition. A disability of any kind, either physical or mental poses restrictions in the life of an individual. Disabled people need the unconditional support and care of their family members as well as acquaintances.
The governments of nations across the world have extended a helping hand towards the disabled people. Different kind of disability programs are run by various governments in different nations. In this regard, the efforts made by government of Canada are praiseworthy. Let us have a look at the different government disability programs for citizens of Canada.
The government disability programs meant for Canadian citizens include the Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits, Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities, Canada Pension Plan Disability Vocational Rehabilitation Program, and Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Persons with Disabilities, Veterans Affairs Disability Pension Program, Assisted Living Program and also programs for disabled children.
Depending upon his/her eligibility, a disabled person can apply to the pertinent disability programs and utilize its benefits. Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefits program offers a monthly taxable benefit to disabled people as well as their dependent children. Moreover, if an individual is receiving a retirement pension becomes disabled; he/she can also apply to get the retirement pension replaced with this program.
Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities provides contribution funding to organizations, employers and individuals. The program helps disabled people in preparing for, obtaining as well as maintaining self-employment or employment. Besides this, the Canada Pension Plan Disability Vocational Rehabilitation Program provides job search services, financial support for training as well as vocational counseling to recipients of Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits. This helps them in becoming self-dependent.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation provide financial assistance to enable landlords and homeowners to compensate for the adjustments included for making their property accessible to disabled people. The adjustments are introduced for elimination of physical barriers, improving the ability to meet basic living demands and immediate safety requirements.
Veterans Affairs Disability Pension Program offers disability benefits to the eligible veterans who are serving as well as the former members of Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Canadian Forces and to their dependents and spouses. Moreover, the Assisted Living Program offers assistance to First Nation members, who possess functional limitations due to health problems, disability or age.
The government disability programs play a crucial role in offering assistance of all kinds to disabled citizens of the nation.
