Assistive Devices Program (ADP)

A branch of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, ADP provides partial funding for custom orthotic and prosthetic devices. 

Children’s Treatment Network Family Fund

Some children with multiple special needs require specialized equipment and supports that are not totally funded by the government. As a result, some families face serious financial hardship or are unable to pay for critical supports needed by their child and family.

Through generous donations from individuals and companies, the Children’s Treatment Network Family Fund can help some of these kids and families who have short-term, urgent financial needs that cannot be met through existing government financial assistance programs or charitable funds.

Easter Seals of Ontario

Easter Seals Ontario helps families with the cost of equipment that is required by children and youth with physical disabilities.  Only children and youth who are registered as Easter Seals Ontario clients may apply for the Equipment Funding Program.

Holland Bloorview Family Support Fund

The Family Support Fund offers financial support to Holland Bloorview families during a time of transition or stress. It may support a client’s respite needs, equipment, recreation and life skills programs, modifications to home or car, medications or other medical needs experienced during their journey.

March of Dimes Canada

March of Dimes Canada 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.

The Program may also have contact information or resources to assist you in locating additional funding sources for disability management and return to work programs.

Muscular Dystrophy Canada

Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s Equipment Program provides encouragement to individuals impacted by neuromuscular disorders. Next to finding a cure, the highest priority for individuals living with neuromuscular disorders is the need for essential equipment. Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s longstanding equipment program has assisted thousands of individuals in obtaining the equipment needed to enhance their quality of life. By working with other funders and government they share resources to best leverage donor dollars to cover costs of assistive devices and equipment.

Non-insured Health Benefits for First Nations and Inuit (NIHB)

The program covers items that are included on the NIHB medical supplies and equipment benefit list. These items must be:

• prescribed by a health professional, such as a physician,

• provided by a supplier who is eligible to deliver the specific medical supplies or equipment.

Veterans Affairs Canada

If you qualify for the Treatment Benefits program, you will receive a VAC healthcare card.

 This healthcare card provides coverage for such things as home health or hospital services, nursing services, appointments with specialists (such as physiotherapists, audiologists, and mental health providers), medical equipment, prosthetics, and prescriptions.

 The extent of your coverage will depend on a number of factors, including how you qualified, your health needs and your individual circumstances.

The War Amps

The Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program offers comprehensive services to child amputees and their families, including financial assistance, regional seminars and peer support.

CHAMP serves children in Canada (under 18) who are born missing a limb or have lost a limb due to an accident or medical causes. Children who are missing multiple limbs may also qualify for enrollment in JUMPSTART.

Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB)

They are here to help you recover after a workplace injury or illness. We pay for all approved health care costs related to your claim, even if you have not missed time at work and even if you have insurance coverage. The health care benefits they can provide include:

• medical treatment,

• hospitalization, including emergency care and surgery,

• prescription drugs,

• medical devices and orthotics,

• equipment and supplies,

• reasonable travel and accommodation expenses associated with your work-related injury or illness.