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    Thursday, February 23, 2012
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If you travel, extra health insurance may help with high medical costs in other countries. Get more information about out-of-province and out-of-country provincial health coverage.

The Ministry provides some services and subsidies for people with disabilities (or their guardians). Check the Related Links (bottom) for programs and services offered by other ministries and groups.

Every year in our province, about 2,200 people sustain an acquired brain injury (ABI).

Services, information and resources related to autism spectrum disorders, including Asperger's syndrome.

Individuals or families coping with problems related to a cognitive disability can get assistance.

Saskatchewan Health is involved with a number of initiatives related to FASD both in the province, and through an inter-provincial/territorial partnership.

Health regions provide funding directly to approved individuals (or their guardians) to arrange and manage their own support services.

Benefits available to assist people with long term disabilities or illnesses in leading more independent and active lifestyles.

Hearing services, occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech language pathology services are available for people with problrms related to injury, disease or disability.

Related Links

Branch responsible for related programs.

Division of Social Services Ministry to help people with intellectual disabilities live and function as independently as possible within their own communities.

Programs for those who cannot - or need assistance to - live independently.

The Office of Disability Issues serves as a focal point for government initiatives on disabilities.

Government-wide list of available services and information.



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