Conditions not considered a disability under the Ministry of Social Development

We regularly receive referrals that don’t qualify for disability support services funded by the Ministry of Social Development. To help you find the right support fast, here’s a list of conditions that don’t meet the Ministry’s DSS criteria, and where you can find support for them.

  • Auditory processing disorder
  • Dementia
  • Disabilities caused by an accident
  • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FASD)
  • Learning challenges like Developmental Coordination Disorder (dyspraxia), dyslexia and dyscalculia
  • Long term health conditions that cause disability, like asthma, diabetes, heart disease or conditions
  • Mental health conditions like depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, anxiety, schizophrenia and addictions
  • Palliative conditions
  • Post-operative support
  • Speech and language conditions like stuttering and Tourette Syndrome
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