Ontario. Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

Operational Support Branch, Assistive Devices Program and Home Oxygen Program
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Record #: NIA0825 Last Modified: 31 May 2013 Last Full Update: 08 Feb 2013
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Older Adult Categories - NiagaraFinancial - Assistance Programs ; FINANCIAL (ALL) ; HELP TO LIVE AT HOME (ALL) ; Home - Medical Equipment/Supplies
Location, Telephone & Internet
Located In CommunityToronto (City of)
Office Phone416-327-8804
Toll Free PhoneWithin Ontario 1-800-268-6021
TDD PhoneToll free 1-800-387-5559
Fax416-327-8192 
E-Mailadp@ontario.ca
Websitewww.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/program/adp/adp_mn.html
Contact Information
Mailing Addressc/o Assistive Devices Program 
5700 Yonge St, 7th Flr 
Toronto, ON M2M 4K5
Primary ExecutiveDavid Schachow, Senior Manager; Phone: 416-327-7457
Alternate ExecutiveJoan Stevens, Program Manager; Phone: 416-327-8145
Description & Services
Areas ServedOntario
DescriptionFinancially assists Ontario residents with long term physical disabilities to obtain personalized assistive devices appropriate for their basic needs and essential for independent living * covers over 8,000 items including: * prostheses * wheelchairs and mobility aids * specialized seating systems * enteral feeding supplies * monitors and test strips for insulin-dependent diabetics (through an agreement with the Canadian Diabetes Association) * hearing aids * respiratory equipment * orthoses (braces, garments and pumps) * visual and communication aids * oxygen and oxygen delivery equipment, such as concentrators, cylinders, liquid systems and related supplies, such as masks and tubing. 
 
Grants are provided for ostomy supplies and for needles and syringes for insulin-dependent seniors. 
 
Pays up to 75% of the cost of equipment such as artificial limbs, orthopedic braces, wheelchairs, breast prostheses and breathing aids * for items such as hearing aids, the ADP contributes a fixed amount * for ostomy supplies and needles and syringes for seniors, the ADP pays an annual grant directly to the person * the home oxygen program pays 100% of the cost of oxygen and related equipment for seniors and for people on social assistance, in home care or residing in a long-term care facility, and 75% for all others
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
DatesAll year
EligibilityResidents of Ontario with a valid Ontario Health card issued in their name, having a physical disability of six months or longer * equipment cannot be required exclusively for sports, work or school * does not pay for equipment available under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board or to Group "A" veterans for their pensioned benefits * specific eligibility criteria apply to each device category
LanguagesEnglish ; French
ApplicationMost devices must be authorized by a qualified health care professional registered with the program. Registered authorizers work in hospitals, home care agencies or private practice.
FeesNone
Other Details
FundingProvincial
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Service CategoriesAssistive Technology Equipment Acquisition Assistance