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• Communiqué Newsletter (Spring 2013)
• Vehicle Retrofit and Mobility Access Funding Programs (April 2013)
• Happy National Volunteer Week from the PCSDP! National Volunteer Week (April 21 to 27, 2013) pays tribute to the millions of Canadian volunteers who graciously donate their time and talents to our communities. Media Release (April 22, 2013)
• News Release - Applications for low-income seniors' benefit now available (April 2013)
• Funding Sources for Barrier-Free Access (March 2013)
• Update Sheets to the Directory of Services (March 2013)
• Scholarship applications are now being accepted. The Bell Aliant Pioneers of New Brunswick Chapter 51 Scholarship Foundation, Inc. awards annual, renewable scholarships to young New Brunswickers with physical or mental disabilities who wish to advance their education beyond high school.  Envelopes should be clearly marked "SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION" and must be postmarked by March 31, 2013. Inquiries may be made to Isabelle Robinson at isabelle.robinson@bellaliant.ca or (506) 457-5554.
  Members sought for Premier's Council on the Status of Disabled Persons (February 2013)
• 2012 Income Tax Tips (February 2013)
• Directory of Financial Assistance Programs for Students with Disabilities (February 2013)
• News Release from Healthy & Inclusive Communities and the Office of the Premier: Province receives report on seniors (Dec. 19, 2012)
• Communiqué Newsletter - Winter Edition (December 2012)
• Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour - News Release: Pilot project increases accessibility of public library collections for persons with print disabilities (December 12, 2012)
• Disability Awareness Week 2013
• International Day of Disabled Persons observed (December 2012)
• Directory of Financial Aid for Persons with Disabilities in New Brunswick (November 2012)
• HRSDC is now accepting applications for group based projects under the Skills Link and Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities programs in New Brunswick for the next fiscal year, beginning April 1, 2013. Applications deadline is November 23, 2012.
• Annual Report 2011-2012 (October 2012)
• Directory of Services Offered to Persons with Disabilities in New Brunswick - 29th Edition (October 2012)
• NB Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Center of Excellence The Center of Excellence is a provincial, bilingual program funded by the NB Department of Health.  The mandate is to prevent, diagnose, and support families and professionals working with individuals affected by FASD.  The Center of Excellence is accepting referrals from professionals or families with youth from birth to 18 years of age inclusively who may have been exposed prenatally to alcohol.
• PCSDP's 30th Anniversary Report (September 2012)
• Directory of Career Counseling and Job Placement Services (September 2012)
• PCSDP's 30th Anniversary (September 2012)
• Transportation Directory for Persons with Disabilities and Seniors in New Brunswick (August 2012)
• Sources of Funding Assistance and/or Rehabilitation Equipment Loan Programs (August 2012)
• Communiqué Newsletter - Summer Edition 2012 (July 2012)
• A  summer  course is offered on the Rights of the Child at the Universite de Moncton from August 8-18th.  For more information visit www.umoncton.ca/rightsofthechild
• Transport Canada Releases an Updated Intercity Bus Code of Practice
• Public consultations on new provincial health plan announced (June 2012)
• Information on Dental and vision plan for children of low-income families established (June 2012)
• Information on Government to make record investments in inclusion support services and initiatives (June 2012)
• Disability Action Plan - The time for action is now (May 2012)
• An Employment Action Plan for Persons with a Disability in New Brunswick (May 2012)
• Diabetes innovation fund announced
• Nominations sought for New Brunswick Human Rights Award: Deadline is June 25, 2012.
• New Brunswick Health Indicators - Issue-4-March 2012
• Elections NB: Instalment #12 - With a Friend (May 2012)
• Elections NB: Instalment #11 - Sip and Puff (April 2012)
• UCBeyond Canada Inc is offering scholarships of up to $5000 to qualifying students diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis.  Applications must be postmarked by June 29.  Information can be obtained via info@ucbeyond.ca or 1-855-822-9663.
• Elections NB: Instalment #10 - Paddles (April 2012)
• Elections NB: Instalment #9 - Braille Controller (April 2012)
• 2012 NB Low-Income Seniors' Benefit (April 2012)
• Elections NB: Instalment #8 - Scent Reduced Marker (April 2012)
• Elections NB: Instalment #7 - Magnifying Glasses (March 2012)
• Elections NB: Instalment #6 - Pocket Talkers (March 2012)
• Generic drug pricing policy announced (March 2012)
• Elections NB: Instalment #5 - Visual Language Interpreters (March 2012)
• Elections NB: Instalment #4 - Extended Voting Period (March 2012)
• Elections NB: Instalment #3 -Voting by Special Ballot (March 2012)
• Elections NB: Instalment #2 - Level Access Polling Stations and Returning Offices (March 2012)
• Elections NB: Instalment #1 - Why Should Persons with Disabilities Vote or Consider Running for Office? (March 2012)
• Why Vote (March 2012)
• Dept. of Health: Applications being accepted for Pediatric Insulin Pump Program (February 2012)
• Department of Finance: Home Engergy Assistance Forms available (December 2011)
• CNIB, in an attempt to identify the reading needs of Canadians with print disabilities would like to ask that the following survey be circulated amongst your community. All answers will be kept confidential. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9RBGLYJ
• Dept. of Education and Early Childhood Development has created a new Website for NB parents, teachers, support staff & organizations looking to support each student to succeed to their fullest potential in a positive learning environment: http://www.gnb.ca/0000/incl-e.asp
• Federal government’s Launch Review of the Registered Disability Savings Plan: http://www.fin.gc.ca/n11/11-103-eng.asp
• 2011 New Brunswick Low Income Senior's Benefit
• 2011-2012 NB Multiple Sclerosis Assistance Program
• Provincial Recreation Access Fund - Application for financial assistance. For more information please contact Recreation NB (August 2011)
• CNIB Free access to audio books and online resources!
• CNIB Library Partners Program: Reading. Reimagined!
• The provincial government is enhancing building regulations to make public buildings more accessible to persons with physical disabilities.http://www1.gnb.ca/cnb/publicreview/pdf/10-106Bil.pdf A proposed regulation under the Community Planning Act is intended to create higher minimum standards of accessibility for certain new commercial buildings. The draft standards will be posted online for 30 days for public comment before taking effect. Feel free to send your comments to Christyne Allain at christyne.allain@gnb.ca
• The provincial government is asking for input on how to make drugs more affordable and accessible for families. http://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2011.07.0804.html
• Canadian Sport Policy Renewal 2011
• The At Home/Chez Soi project is based on a Housing First approach. A total of 2285 homeless people living with a mental illness will participate. The overall goal is to provide evidence about what services and systems could
  best help people who are living with a mental illness and are homeless. Please see their website for further details: www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/English/Pages/homelessness.aspx (March 2011)
• Staying Connected - Report of the Task Force on a Centre of Exellence for Children and Youth with Complex needs (March 2011)
• The FIA guide for disabled travellers in now online at: www.fiadisabledtravellers.com
• Family Law Services & Resources (Saint John, Charlotte or Kings counties) - If you live in Saint John, Charlotte or Kings counties, call the FAMILY LAW INFORMATION CENTRE in Saint John at 506 658-2261, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm to get an appointment for mediation services or to see a “family advice” lawyer.
• Family Law Services & Resources (Acadian Peninsula) - If you live on the Acadian Peninsula, lawyer Serge Robichaud can be reached at 3512, Principale Street, suite 1, Tracadie-Sheila, NB E1X 1C9 or via telephone at 395-1507.
• Family Law Services & Resources (New Brunswick) - If you live elsewhere in New Brunswick, call the toll-free FAMILY MEDIATION SERVICES line at 1-877-617-1778, Monday to Thursday, 9:10 am to 7 pm;  Friday, 9:10 am to 6 pm.
• Community Inclusion Networks in NB - Are you concerned about poverty in your area? If so we can help you. Be part of the plan - www.gnb.ca/poverty.
• Wheelchair Safety in Transit poster (November 2010)
• Department of Social Development: Overcoming Poverty Together: The New Brunswick Economic and Social Inclusion Plan - Progress Report as of August 11, 2010
• Take Charge of Your Travel: A Guide for Persons with Disabilities
• Rollover of RRPS Proceeds to an RDSP (2010)
• Canada's Benefits Finder for persons with disabilities (2010)
• 72 Hour Emergency Preparedness Guide (2010)

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