Equipment We Fund

Easter Seals Ontario eligible items include:

• Porch Lifts
• Portable Ramps
• Building Materials for ramp ONLY
• Ceiling Track Lift system for bedroom and bathroom ONLY
• Portable Lifts
• Stair Lifts

Accessibility aid must be authorized by a health care professional and two quotes submitted with the application. The need for a second quote may be waived if there is only one equipment provider in the community.

Home accessibility Aids: All accessibility aids must be for the primary access into the home or to access the client’s primary bedroom or bathroom only. The equipment must meet Ontario Building Codes Non-structural renovations.

Please note:  Only portable ramps are usually funded for rental properties. TRACK LIFTS may be funded if the application includes  a letter from the Landlord stating that the client can install lift in rental unit.

Vehicle accessibility aids

• Scooter Lifts
• Van lifts
• Used Van Lifts*
• Specialized Car Seats
• Van Tie Down System

Please note:

• Used van lifts must be provided through a recognized vendor. We do not fund private sales.
• All vans that are having a lift/ramp installed must be less than 5 years old.

Easter Seals oNtario eligible items include:

• Bath Bars & Grips
• Bath Chair & Seats
• Commode Chairs
• Shower Chairs
• Transfer Aids for the bathroom

All items must be authorized by a health care professional and two quotes are required. The need for a second quote may be waived if there is only one vendor for the equipment in the community.

Easter Seals Ontario eligible items are:

• Communication Board
• Computers
• Speech & Voice Aids
• Trays

The communication or writing aid must be authorized by a Ministry of Health Assistive Devices Program (ADP) approved communication clinic and funded by the ADP program. For more information on the Central Equipment Pool and authorized communication clinics, check the Central Equipment Pool website, or Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Central Equipment Pool website page.

Easter Seals Ontario will fund up to $800/year for computer lease.

Easter Seals Ontario eligible mobility equipment includes:

• Wheelchairs: Manual or Power Wheelchair including Customized Seating Systems
• Batteries for new Electric (Power) Wheelchair
• Specialized Strollers (no accessories, i.e sun canopies, baskets)
• Walkers (excludes Hart or Smart Walkers)
• Scooter Devices

Item must be authorized by a health care professional and funded by the Ministry of Heath Assistive Devices Program (ADP).

Quote that supports the Equipment Funding Program application must include the total cost and the amount that will be funded by ADP.

Please note: Non ADP funded mobility devices are not eligible for funding (i.e back up manual wheelchairs, transport chairs, strollers, trikes, scooters)

Easter Seals Ontario eligible items include:

• Ankle foot orthosis (AFO)
• Knee ankle foot Orthosis (KAFO)
• Tone reducing ankle foot orthosis (TRAFO)
• Standers

Item must be authorized by a health care professional and funded by the Ministry of Heath Assistive Devices Program (ADP).

Quote that supports the Equipment Funding Program application must include the total cost and the amount that will be funded by ADP.

For Standers: Equipment Funding Program application must include:

• one quote for the cost of the item
• a copy of the ADP application form or
• a letter of support from the prescribing therapist stating date the ADP application was submitted to the Ministry of Heath.