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Transportation and Accommodation Assistance Program for Persons Living with a Disability
Financial support for disability-related travel
Last Update: May 31, 2026
Funding available
$ 650
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial support for transportation and accommodation costs linked to specialized health and rehabilitation services. It helps persons living with a disability cover eligible travel, lodging, meal, and accompanier expenses, up to a maximum of $650 per month.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 650 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Sainte-Anne-des-Monts
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
- Travel to receive specialized adaptation or rehabilitation services
- Travel for diagnosis, additional diagnosis, or treatment directly linked to the disability
- Travel for intensive rehabilitation follow-up
- Travel for certain supported services related to disability assistance and adaptation
Documents Needed
- Program-specific application form
- Travel forecast form
- Medical certificate signed by the treating doctor or specialist
- Report from a rehabilitation professional
- Direct deposit form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Persons living with a disability
- People needing specialized health or rehabilitation services
- Residents of Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Who is not eligible
- People whose travel costs are covered by another payer
- People living in a non-cohabitation resource, RAC, or CHSLD
- People travelling to private clinics or services not covered by the Quebec health system or RAMQ
- People choosing a facility that is not the nearest appropriate provider or designated service corridor
Eligible expenses
- Transportation costs for authorized travel
- Accommodation costs when an overnight stay is required
- Meal allowances linked to eligible travel
- Expenses for one accompanier when approved
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Inter-facility transfers
- Routine medical appointments not directly tied to the disability
- Ambulance transport
- Travel by relatives or caregivers when the person with the disability is not in the vehicle
Eligible geographic areas
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed by the program team and then by the admission committee.
- The committee analyzes each new request and decides by consensus.
- The applicant receives a written decision of acceptance or refusal.
- If the decision is contested, the applicant may first meet with the assigned worker before filing a complaint.
- Complaints can then be submitted to the local or regional complaints commissioner, depending on the issue.
Additional information
- Applications must be supported by a medical certificate and a rehabilitation professional report.
- Applicants must submit a travel forecast form that is valid for one year.
- The program includes a complaint process if the decision is disputed.
- Direct deposit is strongly recommended for reimbursements.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Transportation and Accommodation Assistance Program for Persons Living with a Disability Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Transportation and Accommodation Assistance Program for Persons Living with a Disability. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Transportation and Accommodation Assistance Program for Persons Living with a Disability?
This program provides financial support for transportation and accommodation costs linked to specialized health and rehabilitation services. It helps persons living with a disability cover eligible travel, lodging, meal, and accompanier expenses, up to a maximum of $650 per month.
How much funding can be received?
Transportation and Accommodation Assistance Program for Persons Living with a Disability Funds up to $650 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Transportation and Accommodation Assistance Program for Persons Living with a Disability program?
To be eligible for the Transportation and Accommodation Assistance Program for Persons Living with a Disability program, you must:
Quebec resident in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Disability-related specialized services
Pre-approved travel over 50 km round trip
What expenses are eligible under Transportation and Accommodation Assistance Program for Persons Living with a Disability?
Travel to receive specialized adaptation or rehabilitation services
Travel for diagnosis, additional diagnosis, or treatment directly linked to the disability
Travel for intensive rehabilitation follow-up
Travel for certain supported services related to disability assistance and adaptation
Who can I contact for more information about the Transportation and Accommodation Assistance Program for Persons Living with a Disability?
You can contact Integrated Health and Social Services Centre of Gaspésie (CISSS) by email at none or by phone at 418 763-3325.
Where is the Transportation and Accommodation Assistance Program for Persons Living with a Disability available?
The Transportation and Accommodation Assistance Program for Persons Living with a Disability program is available Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec.
Is the Transportation and Accommodation Assistance Program for Persons Living with a Disability a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Transportation and Accommodation Assistance Program for Persons Living with a Disability is a Other Support