RED CROSS (Health Equipment Loan Programs)
Respite Care Services’ provide assistance tailored to individual
needs. They also loan standard and specialized equipment such as canes,
crutches, wheelchairs, bath seats. The equipment is loaned on a
short-term basis, free.
(
www.redcross.ca)
HARDING MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Helps clients discover and enjoy the
benefits of an independent lifestyle. They help choose solutions that
reflect lifestyle and budget.
(
www.hardingmedical.com)
CANADIAN PARAPLEGIC ASSOCIATION – PEI
CPA-PEI receives donated specialized
mobility equipment, new or used, and has it professionally inspected and
serviced if necessary. It is then giving to someone in the community
who needs it. A list is maintained for those looking for equipment, to
match with donations that come in.
http://www.sci-pei.ca/about_cpa_pei.php
Canadian Pain Coalition
http://www.rsdcanada.org/parc/english/resources/coalition.htm
Canadian Pain Society
https://www.canadianpainsociety.ca/
Chronic Pain Association of Canada
www.chronicpaincanada.com
FAQ and information:
http://www.gov.pe.ca/photos/original/PEIHR_FAQ.pdf
DR. WHITTY
Chiropractic Services, such as cranial
sacreal therapy. He focuses his care on neuro-musculo-skeletal systems,
assessing movement patterns throughout the body, determining areas of
muscle weakness or limited mobility.
https://bodyworkspei.ca/staff/david-whitty/
PAT THE ELEPHANT
Specialized transportation service for persons with any mobility impairments.
(
www.patandtheelephant.org)
PEI COUNSEL OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY (PARKING PERMIT)
The Designated Parking Permit Program allows
accessibility for many people with disabilities to assist living more
independently. Apply for your permit directly through them.
(
www.peicod.pe.ca/programs_parking.php)
DONNA’S TRANSPORT LTD.
Wheelchair accessible bus and van for non-emergency services only.
(902) 436-3394 or
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ACTIVE LIVING ALLIANCE (PEI)
Promotes inclusion and active living
lifestyles of persons in PEI with disabilities by facilitating
communication and collaboration among organizations, agencies and
individuals.
https://ala.ca/
CAMP GENCHEFF
A camp whos goals are to provide an
opportunity for special needs children, teens and adults to participate
in a residential camping experience, while encouraging emotional and
physical independence amonth the campers.
(
www.campgencheff.com)
PARASPORT AND RECREATION PEI (Formerly Paralympics PEI Inc.)
Provides recreation and sport opportunities
for individuals with a physical disability on Prince Edward Island.
Offers subsidized rental fees on equipment.
https://parasportpei.ca/
MS Society
https://mssociety.ca/about-ms/diagnosing-ms/ms-allied-diseases-and-conditions-to-rule-out
PEI High Cost Drug Program
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-pei/high-cost-drug-program
Alva Bent
Maritimes
alvacheryl “at” hotmail.com
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