Province seeks input on income support for disabled Manitobans
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The province is looking for feedback on a draft of its proposed new income-support program for Manitobans living with severe and prolonged disabilities.
Families Minister Rochelle Squires said on Wednesday both the proposed amendments to the assistance regulation and the draft of the Disability Support Regulation are online and the public has 45 days to comment about it.
“Manitoba is in the process of transforming income assistance in order to provide services that are better tailored to the specific needs of clients,” Squires said in a statement.
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Families Minister Rochelle Squires said on Wednesday both the proposed amendments to the assistance regulation and the draft of the Disability Support Regulation are online and the public has 45 days to comment about it.
“This includes the development of a new income support program for persons with disabilities, in addition to a continued emphasis on assessing each client’s specific situation and needs.”
Yvonne Peters, former chairwoman of the Accessibility Advisory Council in Manitoba and a member of the province’s community advisory committee, said it is very important for people with disabilities to comment about the proposed legislation.
“The purpose of the Disability Support Regulation is to improve the well-being of persons with disabilities living in Manitoba,” Peters said.
To comment, go to https://engagemb.ca/manitoba-disability-community/survey_tools/income-support-program.
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