If you have a long-term physical disability, you can get help paying for equipment and supplies when you qualify for the Assistive Devices Program.

Who qualifies
How to apply
How much is covered
Types of equipment and supplies not covered
Repairs and replacements
Other organizations that help
Related

Who qualifies

Be an Ontario resident
Have a valid Ontario health card
Have a disability requiring the equipment or supplies for six months or longer

ADP does not consider your income.

Who does not qualify

You do not qualify for the ADP if you:

already qualify for or are receiving financial support for the same equipment or supplies from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board are a Group “A” veteran and already qualify for or are receiving financial support from Veterans Affairs Canada for the same equipment or supplies

How to apply

Find out more about how to qualify, apply and find a vendor for these types of equipment and supplies:Click here to find a dealer close to you

Mobility aids
Hearing aids and other devices
Communication aids
Visual aids
Diabetic equipment and supplies
Respiratory equipment and supplies
Home oxygen therapy
Artificial eyes and facial prosthetics
Custom orthotic braces, compression garments and lymphedema pumps
Prosthetic breasts or limbs
Enteral-feeding pumps and ostomy supplies

How much is covered

ADP covers 75% of the cost for equipment and supplies. For these items, ADP is billed directly by the supplier and you pay 25% when you buy the item.
In some cases, you receive a series of payments throughout the year to help cover the cost of supplies.

Types of equipment and supplies not covered

ADP does not cover some equipment and supplies that you may use. This includes:

Mobility aids
Hearing aids and other devices
Communication aids
Visual aids
Diabetes equipment and supplies
Respiratory equipment and supplies
Artificial eyes and facial prosthetics
Orthotic braces, compression garments and lymphedema pumps
Prosthetic breasts and limbs
Enteral-feeding pumps and ostomy supplies miscellaneous

Mobility aids

All-terrain vehicles
Commodes or commode chairs
Non-wheeled walkers
Positioning devices not required for use with a wheelchair
Most rental of equipment (see respiratory category for apnea-monitor rental)
Recliner chairs
Standard walking canes
Transport chair
Adaptive tricycles
Wheelchair lifts
Wheelchair ramps

Repairs and replacements

ADP does not cover repair costs. You must pay those costs yourself. Care and maintenance of the equipment is your responsibility.
If you need to replace your equipment, ADP may contribute to the cost if your condition changes or your equipment is no longer under warranty and cannot be repaired at a reasonable cost.

Other organisations that help

ADP can only cover part of the cost for your equipment and supplies.

Related

If you can’t afford to pay your share, contact one of the following volunteer and charity organizations about financial support:

Easter Seals Ontario
March of Dimes Canada
The War Amps
Kiwanis
Lions Clubs