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AccessAbility Supports and Residential Services Review: What We Heard
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.
Social Programs Appeal Application
Anyone who is currently receiving Social Assistance or AccessAbility Supports, or who has newly applied for Social Assistance or AccessAbility Supports and recently had a decision to reduce, suspend, or cancel financial assistance, can request an appeal using this form.
Social Programs: Requesting an appeal
Anyone who is currently receiving Social Assistance or AccessAbility Supports, or who has newly applied for Social Assistance or AccessAbility Supports and recently had a decision to reduce, suspend, or cancel financial assistance, can request an appeal. Who can I ask for...
Social Programs Social Story
This document walks through the steps when applying to various programs offered by the Social Programs division of the Department of Social Development and Seniors.

Associate Families
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...
AccessAbility Supports - Five Areas of Support Provided
Brochure outlining the supports provided by the AccessAbility Supports Program.
Seniors Hearing Aid Rebate Program
The program covers cost-effective hearing aids that meet the applicant’s basic hearing needs to a maximum payable rebate of $6,000 per individual. Hearing aids are payable once every 5 years. Eligibility Criteria: 65 years of age or older. Hearing assessments should be completed...
Social Programs - Payment Dates
2025 Payment Date Schedule for Social Programs.
*Sign up for direct deposit to get your assistance payments deposited to your bank account.