Support Match NB

A website designed to match individuals and families with support persons in their community through the creation of tailored job advertisements and online profiles.

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Telephone: (506) 453-440

Email: info@supportmatchnb.ca

Web: https://www.supportmatchsoutienjumelenb.ca/

Special Olympics NB

Not-for-profit organization offering a variety of winter and summer sports programs throughout the province for individuals of all ages who have special needs. Programs in the Moncton area include multi-sport, swimming (athletes need to be able to swim one length of the pool on their own prior to joining), curling, power lifting, bowling, speed skating, and ActiveSTART gym class for kids ages 2-12. Registration fees 40$/year, to be paid at time of registration (first practice of chosen sport).

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Telephone: (506) 850-1583

Web: www.specialolympicsnb.ca

FB: Special Olympics NB-Southeast region

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Parasport New Brunswick

Not-for-profit organization offering a variety of sports suitable for individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. The sports available in Moncton are wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, wheelchair tennis, para-athletics, para-alpine, and goalball.

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Telephone: (506) 238-4311

Email: sallyhutt@parasportnb.ca (Executive director)

Web: https://www.parasportnb.ca/our-programs

Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)

Intended to help parents and others save for the long-term financial security of a person who is eligible for the Disability Tax Credit.

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Telephone: 1 (800) 959-8281

Web: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social development/programs/disability/savings.html

Disability Tax Credit (DTC)

Helps persons with disabilities or their supporting persons reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay. The tax credit amount includes a supplement for persons under the age of 18 at the end of the year. Being eligible for the DTC opens the door to other programs such as the Child Disability Benefit and the Registered Disability Savings Plans.

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Telephone: 1 (800) 959-8281

Web: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/segments/tax credits-deductions-persons-disabilities/disability-tax-credit.html

Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits

Monthly payment made to persons under the age of 65 who have made CPP contributions in the past and who now have a long-term disability that prevents them from working. Dependent children of disabled CPP contributors are eligible to receive the Children’s Benefit.

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Web: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/cpp-disability benefit.html

Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW) - Moncton Office

Not-for-profit organisation serving unemployed or underemployed adults who have a physical and/or learning disability, and/or sensory (visual, hearing) impairment, and/or are autistic. Services include career exploration, career decision making, resume development, job search strategies, and skills enhancement.

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Telephone: (506) 858-1650 ext. 103

Email: moncton@ccrw.org

Web: www.ccrw.org