Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find information on Government services for persons with disabilities?
- Contact Disabled Persons Commission, PO Box 222 CRO, Halifax NS B3J 2M4
Tel: Toll Free in Nova Scotia 1-800-565-8280 ; local:424-8280
Web: www.gov.ns.ca/disa
- Where can I find the new information on the Airline Policy for the attendant “One Person One Fare Program?
Contact: WestJet
Tel: 1-800-538-5696 (ask for medical desk)
Website: http/c3dsp.westjet.com/guest/travelTips.jsp#oneperson
Contact: Air Canada & Jazz
Tel: 1-800-667-4732 (ask for medical assistance desk)
Website: www.aircanada.com/en/travelinfo/before/specialneeds.html
- Where can I find information on the Accessible Channel, a national descriptive, closed-captioned HD digial TV specialty services for the vision impaired and hearing impaired that is inclusive of the whole family?
Contact Accessible Channel
Tel: 1-416-422-4222 extension 260.
Website: www.tactv.ca
Schedule: http://www.theaccessiblechannel.com/broadcast_schedule.html
- Can you tell me where I can get help to find a job if I have a disability?
Contact: The Workbridge, Village at Bayers Rd., 2071
Bayers Road, Suite 278 Halifax NS B3L 2C2
Tel: (902) 422-8900
Web: www.teamworkcooperative.ns.ca
Email: ax691@chebucto.ns.ca
- Where can I get free legal help?
Contact Reach Ability, 307-6389 Coburg Road, Halifax NS B3H 2A5
Toll free : 1-866-429-5878
Web: www.reachability.org
Email: info@reachability.org
- How can I get an assistive device unique to my needs that is not available from suppliers?
Contact Tetra Society, P.O. Box 9505, Halifax B3K 5S3
Tel: 903-860-1995
Web: www.tetrahalifax.ca
Email: tetrahalifax@ns.sympatico.ca
- Where can I get the 2008 Heating Assistance Rebate?
Contact: Tel: 1-800-670-4357 (toll free)
Web: www.heatsmart.ca
- Where can I get the 2008 Bed Loan Program Information (HELP) Contact: Tel: 1-800-225-7225 (Toll free)
- Where can I find information on accessible places in the province
Contact: Canadian Paraplegic Association-Nova Scotia,
Suite S21, West End Mall, 6960 Mumford Rd., Halifax NS B3L 4P1
Tel: 902- 423-0127
Fax: 902-492-1213
Web: www.thespine.ca
- Where can I find information on used equipment for sale or place and ad to sell used equipment?
Contact: Canadian Paraplegic Association-Nova Scotia,
Suite S21, West End Mall, 6960 Mumford Rd., Halifax NS B3L 4P1
Tel: 902-423-0127 (Marilyn)
Fax: 902-492-1213
Web: www.thespine.ca
- Where can seniors get financial assistance with making their homes accessible?
Contact: Department of Community Services Housing Office.
Web: www.gov.ns.ca/coms/homewonders/HRRAP Re: Homeowner Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program”
- Where can persons with disabilities who own their homes get assistance to modify their homes for more accessibility?
Contact: Department of Community Services Housing Office.
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