Persons with disabilities

Find programs and services that support persons with disabilities across the Northwest Territories.

Financial supports

Access financial supports for persons with disabilities. 

Income support

Financial assistance to help NWT residents meet their basic needs.

Seniors and disabled persons property tax relief

This program helps seniors and people with disabilities pay less or no property tax.

Health and wellness

Access health care, ongoing supports, and services that help people live safely and independently. 

Continuing care services

Continuing care services provide NWT residents with health care, personal care, and other supports they need to promote independence and improve quality of life in their own home or community.

Extended Health Benefits

Extended Health Benefits is a public benefits plan, which helps eligible residents with the cost of non-insured medical needs not covered by the NWT Health Care Plan.

Hospitals and health centres

Find contacts and points of service for hospitals, health centres, clinics and public health.

Office of the Public Guardian

The Office of the Public Guardian helps family members or close friends become legal guardians of individuals 18 years of age and older, who are unable to make decisions about their personal or health care.

Living and housing supports

Access housing options and supports that improve accessibility and stability.

Mobility modifications

Funding for homeowners to improve the accessibility of homes for people with a disability.

Public Housing Program

The Public Housing Program is a rental program that provides income-based subsidies for the rental of housing for residents most in need.

Work and education

Find supports that help with learning, financial assistance, and participation in school and work. 

Early learning and child care

Early learning and child care programs for children from birth to age 12.

Directory of NWT schools

Find a list of schools in the NWT.

Student Financial Assistance

This program provides financial assistance to eligible Northwest Territories residents to assist with post-secondary education-related expenses.

Our Partners

Connect with trusted organizations that provide advocacy, information, and specialized services for persons with disabilities. 

Inclusion NWT

NWT Association of Communities

NWT Disabilities Council

NWT Human Rights Commission

NWT Seniors' Society

Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada

Updated: Aug 26, 2026