Province of PEI Gets Failing Grade for DSP
Despite implementing the Disability Support Program (PEI DSP) in October 2001, the Province of Prince Edward Island has failed to meet the needs of Islanders with disabilities. Only 1 in 19 Islanders with disabilities receives assistance from the Province and Seniors are excluded from any help. Further, the Province recently cut back $600,000 from the budget for the DSP without public notice. As a result, 50% of the complaints to the Information and Privacy Commissioner are concerning the DSP program.
The PEI DSP was set-up after years of cross-Canada studies determined that persons with disabilities were excluded from Canadian society due to physical, economic, and social barriers. The program provides funding for assistive devices such as wheelchairs, employment assistance to integrate people into the work force, and assistance with social integration.
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I agree with you 100%. My husband is a senior(69) with bi lateral amputation ak… we have had to make major changes to take him home and absolutely not one cent of funding available as he is over 65..This is outrageous!! we must lobby government for more money and more changes.. good luck..
Anonymous
January 3, 2007 at 12:00 AM
Write a letter to the paper, to Premier Binns. Let your voice be heard. In Ontario they provide for home renovations to allow access for those with disabilities. As well there is a Federal program under CMHC called RRAP Disabilities. If you cannot find these, send me a private email.
Stephen Pate
Stephen Pate
January 3, 2007 at 12:36 AM