Ontario Medical Equipment Funding Sources

Ontario Ministry of Health's Assistive Devices Program (ADP)

This is the first stop for anyone in Ontario who requires a mobility device such as a wheelchair, walker, scooter etc. This program is open to all residents of Ontario who have valid Ontario Health Cards and will contribute between 75% & 100% of the cost of a "basic" mobility devices. For more detailed information please click here.

For The Love of a Child

For The Love of a Child concerned with improving the quality of life for children with special needs, living in Durham Region. Their mandate is to help families in need, through financial assistance and to encourage community understanding. http://www.fortheloveofachild.com/

Golden Griddle Corporation

The Golden Griddle Corporation primary objective is to grant the wishes of terminally ill and severely disabled children, in the hopes of making their lives brighter. www.goldengriddlecorp.com

Ontario March of Dimes

Home and Vehicle Modification Program

The Program provides funding for basic home and/or vehicle modifications, and is intended to assist permanent Ontario residents with a substantial impairment expected to last one year or more, with their disability management. By reducing or eliminating life safety risks, these modifications enable children and adults with mobility restrictions to:

• continue living in their homes
• avoid job loss, and
• participate in their communities.

Mobility Aids Funded by the March of Dimes ADP Program

March of Dimes Canada Assistive Devices Program (not to be confused with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care's Assistive Devices Program) assists adults with physical disabilities who are in financial need to purchase assistive devices that increase their mobility and functional independence.

The Program can help to buy, repair and maintain a wide variety of mobility or assistive equipment.

To review eligibility criteria please visit the website: www.marchofdimes.ca/adp or contact the program at:
Toll Free: 1-866-765-7237
Fax: (519) 432-4923
E-mail: adp@marchofdimes.ca

Easter Seals Society

This agency has a Financial Assistance Program. It is important that the parents of children who may need equipment in their future and who may need financial assistance register the child with Easter Seals as early as possible. (telephone 416 421 - 8377) The eligibility criterion for financial assistance for equipment is for children with physical disabilities not developmental disabilities such as Down Syndrome or Autism. The exception to this is the incontinence supply grant program. For more information and on line application visit www.easterseals.org

President's Choice Children's Charity

President's Choice Children's Charity provides financial assistance for families in need, in a variety of areas. Please contact them directly for further information. Email pccharity@ngco.com or call 416-218-7918.

Ministry of Children and Youth Services

Ministry of Children and Youth Services www.children.gov.on.ca/ provides information regarding child welfare, family intervention services, children's community support services, children's mental health services, and child care. This includes funding programs and services for Children with Special Needs.

Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD)

This organization provides funding that is paid monthly to eligible families with a child under 18 years of age, who has disability, and has extraordinary costs, such as respite/relief care; transportation; special clothing, diet and medical expenses; and educational and social fees. The size of the family and total family income (gross) determine the amount granted. http://www.children.gov.on.ca

Ministry of Community, Family and Children's Services

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Intended to meet the needs of people with disabilities and help them to become more independent. www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp/.

Ministry of Health and Long-term Care - Assistive Devices Program (ADP)

The objective of this program is to assist Ontario residents with long term physical disabilities to obtain basic, competitively priced, personalized assistive devices appropriate for the individuals needs and essential for independent living. www.health.gov.on.ca/english/providers/program/adp/adp_mn.html

Jennifer Ashleigh Children's Charity

This foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life of chronically and seriously ill children and their families. The child must be under 21 years of age and the family must have exhausted all other means of financial assistance through government or insurance agencies. Most applications take up to 1 month to process. Call for an application to be faxed or mailed. Telephone: 905-852-1799, E-mail: generalmail@jenash.org

Community Service Clubs

Most service clubs do not have established programs for funding medical equipment but as a last resort will often help out people who have exhausted other avenues of funding and are still short of the total needed. When applying to a service club for funding it's a good idea to have a record of the funding sources you have already approached and the result of each.

Central Association of Kinsmen Clubs

Telephone: 519-653-1920
http://www.kincanada.ca/

Rotary Clubs

Toronto - Telephone: 416-266-4988
www.rotarywhitbysunrise.com
http://rotary-ajax.org
www.rotary-pickering.org

Lions Club

Telephone: 416-698-9300 or 416-693-5466
www.lionsclubs.org http://northoshawaon.lionwap.org

Kiwanis Club

Telephone: Central Number 416-921-1297

Knights of Columbus

Telephone: 416-410-8086

For More Funding Options Visit: Canadian Funding