Oops, This Page Could Not Be Found! is the first stop for anyone in Ontario who requires a mobility device such as a wheelchair, walker, scooter etc. This program is open to all residents of Ontario who have valid Ontario Health Cards and will contribute between 75% & 100% of the cost of a "basic" mobility devices. For more detailed information please click here. For The Love of a Child concerned with improving the quality of life for children with special needs, living in Durham Region. Their mandate is to help families in need, through financial assistance and to encourage community understanding. The Golden Griddle Corporation primary objective is to grant the wishes of terminally ill and severely disabled children, in the hopes of making their lives brighter. Ontario March of Dimes' Home & Vehicle Modification� Program provides funding for basic home and/or vehicle modifications. The program is intended to assist permanent Ontario residents with a substantial impairment expected to last one year or more.
By reducing or eliminating life safety risks, these modifications enable children and adults with mobility restrictions to continue living in their homes, avoid job loss and participate in their communities. Home and Vehicle Modification Program To be eligible for funding, the applicant must: Financial assistance is based on the impact the device will have on the individual's personal mobility and independence, as well as on his/herIf you or someone you know has a permanent physical disability and is in need of financial assistance toward equipment that has been recommended by an occupational therapist or physiotherapist, contact Ontario March of Dimes at or 1-866-765-7237 to explore your options. (Note this is not the same as the Ontario ADP by the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services the Home Vehicle Modification administered by the Ontario March of Dimes and is open to all residents of Ontario who meet the eligibility criteria.
This program provides funds for modifiying vehicles and homes to make them functional and usable by disabled Please click here for more information. This agency has a Financial Assistance Program. It is important that the parents of children who may need equipment in their future and who may need financial assistance register the child with Easter Seals as early as possible. (telephone 416 421 - 8377) The eligibility criterion for financial assistance for equipment is for children with physical disabilities not developmental disabilities such as Down Syndrome or Autism. The exception to this is the incontinence supply grant program. For more information and on line application President's Choice Children's Charity provides financial assistance for families in need, in a variety of areas. Please contact them directly for further information. Ministry of Children and Youth Services information regarding child welfare, family intervention services, children's
community support services, children's mental health services, and childThis includes funding programs and services for Children with Special This organization provides funding that is paid monthly to eligible families with a child under 18 years of age, who has disability, and has extraordinary costs, such as respite/relief care; and educational and social fees. The size of the family and total family income (gross) determine the amount granted. Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Intended to meet the needs of people with disabilities and help them to become more independent. The objective of this program is to assist Ontario residents with long term physical disabilities to obtain basic, competitively priced, personalized assistive devices appropriate for the individuals needs and essential for This foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life of chronically and seriously ill children and their families. must be under 21 years of age and the family must have exhausted all
other means of financial assistance through government or insuranceMost applications take up to 1 month to process. application to be faxed or mailed. clubs do not have established programs for funding medical equipment but as a last resort will often help out people who have exhausted other avenues of funding and are still short of the total needed. When applying to a service club for funding it's a good idea to have a record of the funding sources you have already approached and the result of each. Telephone: 416-698-9300 or 416-693-5466 For More Funding Options Visit:In Ireland, there are two types of grants/tax relief schemes available to the disabled driver and or disabled passengers. 1. VRT7 Tax Relief Scheme from the Irish Revenue Commissioners. Disabled Drivers can qualify for a significant reduction on VRT and VAT on the purchase of a vehicle adapted for their particular disability. The benefits of the scheme include: Disabled Drivers can qualify for up to €9,525 off the VAT & VRT on the purchase of a vehicle adapted for their particular disability.
Disabled Passengers can qualify for up to €15,875 off the VAT & VRT on the purchase of a vehicle adapted for their disability. The amounts listed above are the maximum limits and there are a significant number of rules applying to any application. For instance, a disabled passenger who qualifies for the scheme purchases a vehicle converted for her needs and the VAT & VRT total is €12,000. Although the limit is €15,875, the total claim to which the passenger is entitled is limited to the €12,000. So how can I start the process? This is clearly the most frequently asked question and on average, our office receives 10 calls per week. The document you need to obtain is called a "Primary Medical Certificate" and only one authority can issue this document. To get the necessary paperwork, simply call your Local Area Health Board and request the forms for a "Primary Medical Certificate". Fill them out to the best of your ability and return them. The papers are processed and you will be called for an appointment to be assessed by one of the Health Boards’ physicians.
Contrary to many people's beliefs, the eligibility standards are quite clear and are not subjective. The criteria are as follows: The applicant is wholly or almost wholly without the use of both legs. The applicant is wholly without the use of one leg and almost wholly without the use of the other leg such that the applicant is severely restricted to movement of the lower limbs. The applicant is without both hands or without both arms. The applicant is without one or both legs. The applicant is wholly or almost wholly without the use of both hands or arms and wholly or almost wholly without the use of one leg. The applicant has the medical condition of dwarfism and has serious difficulties of movement of the lower limbs. Next Step If granted the Primary Medical Certificate, The next step is to fill out a DD1 form and this is sent to the revenue in Monaghan for tax relief on vehicles purchased for use by people with disabilities scheme. The method is a little different if you are purchasing a used vehicle.
You can get the form by calling Lo-Call 1890 606 061 or (047) 62100, 01 8359173 or from the The completed application form should then be sent to: There is certain conditions underlining the scheme:The first rule is engine size. For disabled drivers, the engine size must be less that 2,000 cc's. For disabled passengers, the engine size must be less than 4,000 cc's. Otherwise, the Revenue Commission can deny your claim. The next rule applies to a minimum spending level. For disabled drivers, you are not required to spend a minimum amount on your conversion features. For instance, a conversion for a disabled driver may be hand controls, an electric hand brake release, or a steering ball. There are of course countless other conversion features which can be performed by Motability Ireland. Other benefits of the scheme include: * Reclaiming the excise duty on up to 2,728 litres (600 gallons) of fuel per year.* Free Road Tax* The ability to get apply to use the Scheme again every two years.