MCA Special Needs Fund Policy

Policy Statement:

The Special Needs Fund is not an entitlement program but rather it is a fund distributed on a case-by-case basis until the annual funding is exhausted. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is committed to securing assistive devices and/or services to meet the needs of the Mohawks of Akwesasne identified with congenital, acquired or developmental disabilities.

Special needs support shall be provided:

in a family-focused, integrated and coordinated manner that is consistent with, and reinforces the traditional, informal patterns of sharing, caring and healing in the extended family and community;
in a manner that is least-intrusive, non-judgmental and respectful of the individual and family in need;
to support the healing and strengthening of individuals and families and avoids the creation of dependencies on MCA.

MCA Special Needs Fund Policy

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