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The Fredericton YMCA offers programs for all ages in swimming, racquet sports, gymnastics and
much more. Day care, summer camps, and after-school programs are available.

YMCA of Fredericton

An article from the University of Minnesota on postsecondary education for learners with
disabilities.

Impact: Feature Issue on Postsecondary Education and Students with Intellectual, Developmental and Other Disabilities

NewLife Options Inc. is a federally incorporated not for profit agency that develops high standard
community solutions for vulnerable individuals. They offer such programs as 24 Hour Shift
Staffed Community Homes, 24 Hour Family Style Homes, Semi Independent Living, Crisis or
Emergency Placement, Consulting for Funders or Agencies as well as workshops and training.

NewLife Options Inc.

Mother to two adorable little girls, Rhema and Hope. Rhema has autism and a seizure disorder.

Rhema’s Hope

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The Canadian Pediatric Society advocates for child/youth health and well-being.

Canadian Pediatric Society

Canada Pension Plan (CPP) provides disability benefits to people who have made enough
contributions to the CPP and who are disabled and cannot work at any job on a regular basis. To
qualify for a disability benefit under the Canada Pension Plan you must first qualify for the federal
Disability Tax Credit (described above). The CPP Disability Benefit may provide:
• A taxable monthly payment that is available to people who have contributed to the CPP and
who are not able to work regularly because of a disability. In addition, you may qualify for a
Children’s Benefit (described below).
• If you are eligible under the terms of CPP legislation, your disability benefits will start the fourth
month after the month you are determined to be disabled. You may receive up to maximum of
12 months of retroactive payments from the date your application was received.
 Children’s benefit. This is a monthly benefit for dependent children (under age 18 or between 18
and 25 and attending school or university full-time) of someone receiving a CPP disability benefit.
The monthly children’s benefit is a flat rate that is adjusted annually. In 2019, the rate is $250.27.

Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefit (Disponible en Français) 

Elizabeth writes about her son on the autism spectrum nicknamed “the Navigator”. She tells about
autism-related challenges, successes, tools, and lessons-learned from the perspective of a mother.