Some people who have a child with autism can get up to $3,000 from the province to cover the costs of equipment, supplies and other expenses.
The Office of Addictions and Mental Health says the new one-time Autism Family Support Fund is available to lower-income families with an autistic child who’s 16 or younger.
The fund has a million dollars and there’s no deadline for application.
However, no more applications will be accepted when the money is gone and people are encouraged to apply by February 23rd.
More information on applications can be found online at: https://iwkhealth.ca/autism-family-support-fund