Assistive Devices
Assistive Devices Program (ADP)
includes the home oxygen program
Provides funding to Ontario residents who have long-term physical disabilities, and provides access to personalized assistive devices appropriate for the individual’s basic needs.
Pays up to 75% of the cost of equipment, such as artificial limbs, orthopaedic braces, wheelchairs and breathing aids. For others, such as hearing aids, the ADP contributes a fixed amount. With regard to ostomy supplies, breast prostheses and needles and syringes for seniors, the ADP pays a grant directly to the person. The Home Oxygen Program under ADP, pays 100% of the ADP price for oxygen and related equipment for seniors 65 years of age or older and for individuals 64 years of age or younger who are on social assistance, residing in a long-term care facility or who are receiving professional services through a Community Care and Access Centre, and 75% of the ADP price for all others.
Toronto: 416.327.8804 Toll-free: 1.800.268.6021 TTY: 1.800.387.5559
Ontario March of Dimes Assistive Devices Program
Provides partial funding through the Assistive Devices Program to more than 1,400 people a year for the purchase and maintenance of equipment such as:
- Manual & power wheelchairs
- Scooters
- Home and bath aids
- Personal aids
- Seating inserts & wheelchair cushions
- Walking aids
- Portable patient lifts
- Lifting equipment
Call: 1.519.642.3700 Toll Free: 1.866.765.7237
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- Threshold ramps
- AFO's, KAFO's and knee braces that are Ministry of Health authorized
- Orthopaedic Footwear required to accommodate a Ministry of Health funded orthosis
- Electronic controls, ECU's and face to face communication devices
- Repairs
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