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Disability Support Program
Employment and training support for people with disabilities
Offered by
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
This program provides employment and training support for people with permanent physical, intellectual, psychiatric, cognitive, or sensory disabilities in New Brunswick. It helps reduce disability-related barriers so participants can train, obtain, return to, or keep a job.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Support for participating in training.
- Support for obtaining, resuming, or keeping employment.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- People with permanent disabilities.
- People in New Brunswick.
Who is not eligible
- People under 19 or over 64.
- People who do not live in New Brunswick.
- People without a long-term disability.
Eligible expenses
- Support services for participating in training.
- Support services to get, return to, or keep a job.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Support services covered by other government programs.
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
Selection criteria
- Eligibility is checked through a pre-screening step.
- Needs for support services are assessed based on the information provided.
- A financial assessment may be used to determine the applicant’s contribution.
How to apply
- Contact the nearest WorkNB office for more information.
- Use TTY at 453-3957 if needed.
- Contact the appropriate WorkNB regional office by phone or email.
Processing and Agreement
- To get more information, contact the nearest WorkNB office.
- People who are hard of hearing can also contact WorkNB by TTY at 453-3957.
- Regional WorkNB offices are listed for follow-up and support.
Additional information
- Applicants may apply online or by phone.
- Applications can also be started with help from a family member, a community organization, or an independent facilitator.
- Financial assessment is based on household income and household situation.
- Personal information is used only to process the application and assess eligibility.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Disability Support Program Program
What is the Disability Support Program?
This program provides employment and training support for people with permanent physical, intellectual, psychiatric, cognitive, or sensory disabilities in New Brunswick. It helps reduce disability-related barriers so participants can train, obtain, return to, or keep a job.
Who is eligible for the Disability Support Program program?
To be eligible for the Disability Support Program program, you must:
Permanent disability
Needs employment or training support
New Brunswick resident
What expenses are eligible under Disability Support Program?
Support for participating in training.
Support for obtaining, resuming, or keeping employment.
Who can I contact for more information about the Disability Support Program?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at none or by phone at 1-833-733-7835.
Where is the Disability Support Program available?
The Disability Support Program program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Disability Support Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Disability Support Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Disability Support Program?
Disability Support Program is funded by Government of New Brunswick