University Hospital – London, Ontario
http://www.cnsuwo.ca/
St Joseph’s Health care-London,Ontario
https://www.sjhc.london.on.ca/stroke-rehabilitation-programs/strokeneurological-rehabilitation-program
Kingston General Hospital
http://www.kgh.on.ca/en/specialtiesandservices/Pages/Neurology.aspx
St Michael’s Hospital
http://www.stmichaelshospital.com/programs/trauma/
Krembil Neuroscience Centre
http://www.uhn.ca/KNC
Sunnybrooke Health Sciences Centre
http://sunnybrook.ca/content/?page=sjr-patvis-prog-stroke
The Ottawa Hospital-MS Clinic
https://www.ottawahospital.on.ca/wps/portal/Base/TheHospital/ClinicalServices/DeptPgrmCS/Clinics/MultipleSclerosisMS
Trillium Brain and Spine Institute-Mississauga,Ontario
http://brainandspine.ca/index.php/about
Bayshore Neuro-Rehab Centre-Windsor,Ontario
http://www.bayshore.ca/what-we-do/therapy-and-rehabilitation-services/neuro-rehabilitation/
Lakeridge Health-Whitby,Ontario
https://www.lakeridgehealth.on.ca/en/ourservices/Neurological_Rehabilitation.asp
Residential Rehab
https://www.bayshore.ca/services/nrio/
RDSP (Registered Disability Savings Plan)
Available from:
Scotiabank
RBC
BMO
CIBC
http://www.rhdcc-hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/disability/savings/grants_bonds.shtml
PLAN
A Canadian, family-run organization dedicated to helping you plan for your disabled child’s future.
www.plan.ca
Ontario March of Dimes
Assistive Devices Program provides funding for various assistive devices. Eligible to those 19 years of age or older.
https://www.marchofdimes.ca/EN/Pages/default.aspx
PC Children’s Charity
Helping children with a
physical or developmental disability with funding mobility equipment,
environmental modifications, therapy, etc. Will also help fund the
purchase of wheelchair vans.
http://www.presidentschoice.ca/en_CA/community/pccc.html
Easter Seals
provide financial assistance and recycle rehabilitation equipment to those with physical disabilities.
www.easterseals.org
Ronald McDonald Children’s Charities
RMHC Canada
provides the “Helping Hand grant”. Available to registered charities
that supports children with serious illnesses or disabilities &
helps their families lead healthier lives.
www.rmhc.ca
Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities
funding paid to (eligible) families with a child with a disability (to
cover costs such as respite, special foods, medical expenses). Call
1-800-646-3209
Tax Credit and Benefits
http://www.ontario.ca/taxes-and-benefits/tax-credits-and-benefits-people#section-2
Child Disability Benefit (CDB)
The Child Disability Benefit (CDB) is a tax-free benefit for families
who care for a child under age 18 who is eligible for
the disability amount. A child is eligible for the disability amount
when a qualified practitioner certifies that the child has a severe and
prolonged impairment in physical or mental functions, and the Canada
Revenue Agency (CRA) approves the form
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/cdb/
Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Permanent Disabilities
This grant provides up to $8,000 in non-repayable assistance per
academic year for students with permanent disabilities who need
exceptional education-related services or equipment, such as tutors,
note-takers, interpreters, braillers or technical aids. The grant is
intended to cover exceptional education-related services or equipment
not accounted for in the needs assessment.
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/disabilities-service-equipment.html
Government of Canada-grants for students with permanent disabilities
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/education/grants/disabilities.html
Ontario’s Bursary for Students with Disabilities (BSWD) and the
Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Persons with
Permanent Disabilities provide non-repayable financial assistance to
full- and part-time students for disability-related services and
equipment that they need to participate in postsecondary education.
https://osap.gov.on.ca/prodconsum/groups/forms/documents/forms/prdr007556.htm
Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association
http://www.owsa.ca/
ParaSport Ontario
https://www.parasportontario.ca/
Adaptive water Sports
http://www.infinitec.org/adaptive-water-sports
Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing
https://www.cads.ski/
Wheelchair Basketball Canada
– click on your province for listings in your area.
http://www.wheelchairbasketball.ca/
Canadian Paraplegic Association
Professional counseling services to assist in coming to terms and
adjusting to the challenges of living with a spinal cord injury through a
telephone counseling service
http://www.thespine.ca/
Assisted Devices Program
The objective of the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) is to provide
consumer centered support and funding to Ontario residents who have
long-term physical disabilities and to provide access to personalized
assistive devices appropriate for the individual’s basic needs.
Devices covered by the program are intended to enable people with
physical disabilities to increase their independence through access to
assistive devices responsive to their individual needs.
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/adp/
Trillium Drug Program
The Trillium Drug Program (TDP) is intended for Ontario residents who
have a valid Ontario Health Card and who have high prescription drug
costs in relation to their net household income. The TDP provides
benefits for certain prescription drugs.
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/drugs/programs/odb/opdp_trillium.aspx
Home and Vehicle Modification Program
The Home & Vehicle Modification® Program was established by the
Government of Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services in
1999. It is administered by March of Dimes Canada.
Please note: The Home & Vehicle Modification® Program is available only in Ontario
http://www.marchofdimes.ca/EN/programs/hvmp/Pages/HomeandVehicle.aspx
Community Services
Community services and supports help people recover from hardship and regain control of their lives
http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/community/
Employment Support
Helps people with disabilities find and retain competitive
employment. Employment goals are reached with the help from community
service providers. Even if you do not qualify for ODSP Income Supports,
you may qualify for ODSP Employment Supports.
http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp/
Northern Lights Canada
offers services for people with disabilities
who need help determining their functional capacities for work and will
help secure a suitable job.
http://www.northernlightscanada.ca/
Career Edge
A national internship program for graduates with
self-declared disabilities to assist them in gaining career-building
work experience. Ability Edge internships are paid positions that last
for 6, 9 or 12 months and are used by employers seeking more diversity
in their workforce.
https://www.careeredge.ca/en/home
Spinal Cord Injury Canada
http://sci-can.ca/
Service animals
Canadian Service Dog Foundation
http://www.servicedog.ca/programs/service-dogs
C.O.P.E. (Canine Opportunity, People Empowerment)
raise & train dogs to become partners for people with disabilities.
www.copedogs.org
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Ontario
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