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Physical disability

A physical disability is characterized by a limitation of a person’s ability to hear, see, speak or move. A physical disability may be present at birth or occur at any time during a person’s life. Such a disability is permanent and prevents the affected person from performing daily activities or to fully exercise their roles as citizens.

The following is the list of programs for PD clients:

  • Rehabilitation and integration program for children with physical disabilities (RIEDP)
  • Rehabilitation and integration program for adults with a motor impairment
  • Intensive functional rehabilitation program
  • Rehabilitation and integration program for individuals with a hearing impairment
  • Rehabilitation and integration program for individuals with a visual impairment
  • Technical aids (SRAT)
  • Driving evaluation and vehicle adaptation program (PCAAV)
  • Technological communication aids (PMATCOM)

Making a service request

The services can be obtained following:

  • a request by the person or by his family by dialing 811 (Info-Santé/Info-Social)
  • a request by the person or by his family to CLSC social services
  • a referral by a physician
  • a referral by a professional from the network
  • a transfer from another region

The centralized
ID-PD-ASD access point:

  • processes requests
  • directs you to the appropriate program/service
  • as quickly as possible