Disability Programs

Disability Programs is responsible for the planning, development, maintenance, overall direction and management of programs and resources that support and enhance the quality of life of children and adults with physical and mental disabilities living in the community.

Disability Programs is divided into the following areas:

Children's disABILITY Services is responsible for policy and program development in supporting the ability of families to care for their children, aged 17 years and under, who have physical and/or mental disabilities. Children's disABILITY Services help families maintain their children with disabilities in their own homes and the local community to the greatest extent possible.

Community Living disABILITY Services is responsible for the planning, development, maintenance, overall direction and management of programs and resources that support and enhance the quality of life of adults with a mental disability living in the community. Community Living disABILITY Services is responsible for the review and development of policies associated with Day Services, Residential Services, Support Services and Residential Care Licensing.

 

For more information, please contact:

 

Disability Programs and Early Learning and Child Care Division
305 - 114 Garry Street
Winnipeg MB R3C 4V7
Phone: (204) 945-5870
Email: dpelcc@gov.mb.ca