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Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Policy Office

The Disability Policy Office is the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador's office responsible for identifying, preventing, and removing barriers to accessibility and inclusion for persons with disabilities. It leads provincial disability policy and works to strengthen supports for persons with disabilities.

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador FreeVirtual / online
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Services offered

Provincial disability policy leadership, accessibility and inclusion guidance, information and referral for persons with disabilities, and coordination with community disability organizations across Newfoundland and Labrador.

Who is eligible

Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador with disabilities and their families. Services are open to the public.

Age groups served

All ages

Disability types served

physicalsensorydevelopmentalmental_healthcognitiveneurodivergent

Nearby organizations

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Disability Alliance Canada

Disability Alliance Canada is a national cross-disability non-profit that provides free one-on-one support to help people navigate federal disability programs, including the Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefit (CPP-D), the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), and the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB). They also offer educational guides, training and workshops, and help with applications, reconsiderations, and appeals.

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Inclusion Canada

Inclusion Canada is the national federation working to advance the full inclusion and human rights of people with an intellectual disability and their families across Canada. Its Barrier-Free Benefits program provides free one-on-one disability benefits navigation support across Canada.

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Plan Institute — Disability Planning Helpline

Plan Institute is a Canadian non-profit and registered charity that helps people with disabilities and their families plan for a good life. Its free national Disability Planning Helpline offers one-on-one support with the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), the Canada Disability Benefit, wills and trusts, and future and financial planning. Plan Institute also offers free webinars and online courses on the RDSP, DTC, and building personal support networks. The helpline is free, confidential, and available across Canada by phone, email, and video call.

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Last verified August 13, 2026

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