GUIDE TO GOVERNMENT OF CANADA SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

(NC) - About 3.6 million Canadians have one or more disabilities. That's more than one in every eight Canadians.

The Government of Canada has produced a helpful new guide called Services for People with Disabilities. This comprehensive, easy-to-use guide provides federal government information on everything from employment, accessibility and education to health, income support and tax benefits. All together there are 60 different programs, services and other resources listed in the guide, including a special section telling you how to contact your provincial or territorial government for information about its programs and services for people with disabilities.

The publication will be useful for people living with a disability, caring for someone who has a disability, a professional or community service provider who works with people with disabilities or a volunteer who helps people with disabilities.

Information is "bundled" under such important quality-of-life topics as learning and skills development, income benefits and taxation, employment, health and wellness, safety and security, and personal finances and pensions.

The guide is presented in a larger-than-average print size for the convenience of readers. It is also available in alternate formats, including large print, Braille, audio cassette or computer diskette. You can view or download the guide at servicecanada.gc.ca. You can also obtain a copy through 1 800 O-Canada (1-800- 622-6232), by email at guide@canada.gc.ca or in person at one of the 320 Service Canada Centres nearest you. - (NC)

- From News Canada