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AccessAbility Supports

PEI AAS

AccessAbility Supports helps Islanders with physical, intellectual, neurological, sensory or mental disabilities who have substantial impairment in daily living, across five areas. Personal Supports include life skills training, technical aids and assistive devices such as wheelchairs, in-home supports, personal care workers and specialized care. Housing Supports include vehicle modifications up to $6,000 every 8 years, home modifications up to $10,000 every 10 years, and residential supports. Community Supports include peer connection, community participation and peer supports. Caregiver Supports include supervision funding, respite up to $430 a month, and behavioural supports. Financial Supports can include Assured Income for basic needs.

Last reviewed: September 2026

Useful Tips for Applying

You may be asked to pay a client contribution toward your disability-specific needs based on annual income, but you are exempt if you are eligible for Assured Income or are under 18. Apply by meeting with a staff person who assesses how your disability affects daily life; call toll-free 1-877-569-0546. Vehicle and home modifications require an assessment by a licensed occupational therapist within the program's funding parameters, and respite amounts are set by your capability assessment up to the monthly cap. Download the AccessAbility Supports Handbook and Policies for detail, and ask about all five support areas since you may qualify for more than one.

Who May Qualify

• A person with a disability diagnosed by a health professional; • Experiencing significant impairment as a result of a diagnosed disability that is expected to last for 12 months or more; • A PEI resident with a provincial health number; • A Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada; • Under the age of 65 at the time of application.

Required Documents

• Identification for each adult family member; • Proof of PEI residency; • Medical information/documentation regarding the disability; • Financial information (as required for specific financial support assessments).

How to Apply

1. Contact the program by calling the toll-free number 1-877-569-0546; 2. Schedule an intake appointment with a staff person; 3. Undergo an assessment process to determine how the disability affects daily life and identify specific support needs; 4. Complete the application with the staff member; 5. Receive a decision on eligibility and support plan.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Not providing enough functional information about your daily limitations • Not asking about self-directed funding options • Missing other PEI programs you may also qualify for

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