81 Can people with Epilepsy get social assistance?
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This article is from the Epilepsy FAQ, by Andrew Patrick (andrew@calvin.dgbt.doc.ca) with numerous contributions by others.
81 Can people with Epilepsy get social assistance?
A person who has Epilepsy may qualify for assistance to prepare for and
to obtain employment under the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social
Services' Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program. Assistance may
take the form of vocational assessment, counselling, academic, or
technical training or job placement. Application should be made to the
nearest office of the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social
Services, listed in the blue pages in the telephone directory.
A person who is severely disabled by seizures, and unable to compete in
the work force, may apply for assistance under Ontario's Benefits
Program, often called GAINS-D. Application should be made to the
nearest office of the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social
Services, listed in the Government of Ontario section of the blue pages
on the telephone directory.
Two other kinds of financial assistance are available in Ontario,
depending on a person's income: General Assistance, usually referred to
as welfare, is available for anyone in urgent need of financial aid.
Special Assistance is for a person who is employed, but has
extraordinary needs such as a high prescription drug costs. Application
for each of these assistance programs should be made through the
municipal social service department.
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