Work disability programs in Newfoundland & Labrador and New Brunswick: Mapping eligibility criteria and identifying barriers for the employment of selected disability populations

This report explores and compares provincial work disability policies in Newfoundland & Labrador and New Brunswick and maps relevant provincial programs in order to identify red flags for employment for persons with disabilities. This includes an examination of: 

• work disability supports for persons, and especially youth, who identify as having mental health issues and/or being diagnosed with autism, 
• their experience in accessing support programs, and 
• the challenges in successfully participating in the local labour market is examined in this research.

This report was developed based on a study that included: a scan of relevant peer-reviewed and gray literature on work disability policies at both the federal and provincial levels; interviews with selected government officials, community service providers, and other relevant stakeholders; as well as focus groups with people with lived experience. The main findings and the discussion are presented in this report.