🔹Assistive Devices Program (ADP) – Ontario
The Assistive Devices Program (ADP) helps Ontario residents with long-term physical disabilities pay for basic assistive devices.
Commonly funded items include:
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Manual and power wheelchairs
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Walkers and rollators
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Power scooters
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Seating and positioning components
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Pressure relief cushions
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Basic hospital beds
Important to know:
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ADP typically covers 75% of the approved price
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An assessment by an authorized healthcare professional is required
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Equipment must meet ADP specifications
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Upgrades and accessories are usually client-paid
🔹 Occupational Therapy (OT) & Physiotherapy Assessments
Many funding programs require an assessment by an Occupational Therapist (OT) or Physiotherapist (PT).
An OT or PT can:
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Assess safety, mobility, and functional needs
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Complete funding applications
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Recommend appropriate equipment
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Provide justification for funding approval
Some extended health benefit plans may partially cover assessment costs.
🔹 Home & Vehicle Accessibility Funding (March of Dimes)
March of Dimes may provide funding support for home and vehicle modifications for individuals with physical disabilities.
Funding may include:
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Ramps
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Porch lifts
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Platform lifts
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Stairlifts
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Bathroom accessibility modifications
🔹 Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
Individuals receiving ODSP may qualify for additional assistance related to disability-related equipment and special needs.
Coverage may include:
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Mobility aids
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Medical equipment
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Essential accessibility items
Coverage and approval vary by case and region.
🔗 https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-disability-support-program
🔹 Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB)
If an injury or condition is work-related, WSIB may fund:
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Mobility equipment
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Seating systems
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Home accessibility modifications
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Vehicle adaptations
🔹 Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
Veterans may be eligible for funding toward:
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Mobility equipment
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Hospital beds
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Lift chairs
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Home accessibility modifications
🔹 Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)
IFHP provides limited health coverage for eligible refugees and protected persons, which may include some medical equipment.
🔹 Private Insurance & Extended Health BenefitsGoes Here
Some private or employer-sponsored insurance plans may reimburse a portion of the cost for:
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Mobility aids
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Hospital beds
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Lift chairs
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Bathroom safety equipment
Coverage varies significantly. We recommend confirming eligibility with your insurer before purchasing.
🔹 How We Can Help
While we do not make funding decisions, we can assist by:
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Confirming whether a product is ADP-approved
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Providing detailed quotes and documentation
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Coordinating with OTs, case managers, and insurers
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Offering rental options while approvals are pending
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Recommending alternatives if funding is limited
📞 Contact us if you’d like help navigating your options.
🔹 📎 Helpful Government Links (Quick Access)
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Ontario ADP: https://www.ontario.ca/page/assistive-devices-program
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ODSP: https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-disability-support-program
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WSIB: https://www.wsib.ca
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March of Dimes Canada: https://www.marchofdimes.ca
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Veterans Affairs Canada: https://www.veterans.gc.ca
