Re: Canadian benefits (was New member (take 2))

[Guest guest]

Hi Doug,

We're in Ottawa and I have never heard of this 87/13 funding. Are you sure

this is still in effect province-wide? Or when you say " NOT a disability " ,

do you mean that this only applies to children not receiving any other kind

of services relating to disabilities? (E.g., my son had an integration

support worker in preschool). My son is in senior kindergarten, so it

wouldn't apply to us now, but I like to keep up-to-date so I can inform

other parents.

Another program, for any Canadians reading, is the disability tax credit of

$4,233 which can be claimed by parents of D/HOH children. I am always

surprised when I meet parents who have not heard of this one.

> - Ontario has something called 87/13 funding for very young kids. If

> your doctor certifies that the child has a hearing deficiency such

> that he/she could have learning difficulties (NOT a disability) upon

> reaching school, the province will pay 87% of the cost of nursery

> school. The family pays the other 13%.

>

> Doug