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lEARNING sUPPORTS for Persons with Disabilities

The Learning Support for Persons with Disabilities Fund helps NWT residents with disabilities achieve their learning goals. Individuals or organizations may apply for funding. Proposals must show that the funding requested will help to overcome barriers to learning.

Who can apply for funding?

Individuals or organizations may apply for funding.

Eligibility Criteria for Individuals:

  • Must have a disability

  • Be involved in a learning activity

  • Show their commitment to achieving stated education, employment or personal goals

  • Be 18 years of age or older and out of High School

  • Be a NWT resident and unable to receive funding for training elsewhere

Learning Supports Individual Application

Learning Supports Organization Application

Learning Supports Handbook

Learning Supports Brochure

Please contact our office for further details.

Chenai Munjoma
Information, Referral, and Support Coordinator
Toll Free: 1.800.491.8885
Tel.: 867.873.8230
Fax: 867.873.4124
Email: info@nwtdc.net

 
Rights of People with Disabilities. Health: equal access to healthcare; option of care outside home community; highest standard of medical care without discrimination. Justice: equal protection of law; live free of violence and neglect; privacy and autonomy respected. Family and Social Protection: government support to reduce poverty; live with family; safe caregivers. Education: inclusive education system; free equal access; parent and student involvement. Community Living: choice of who and where to live; safe accessible housing; access to public spaces. Employment: reasonable accommodations; NWT employment standards; protection from exploitation; affirmative action. Political Participation: present in public life; vote in elections; freedom of expression. For more information visit www.nwtdc.net/rights