Assistive Devices


Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.  Assistive Devices Programme        
Information on funding for assistive devices to people with long-term physical disabilities who live in Ontario. The site has information on eligibility, what is covered and the process of applying for an assistive device.

Public Health Agency of Canada  
Public Health Agency of Canada’s guide “Go For It! A Guide to Choosing and Using Assistive Devices”. It includes information on assistive devices available, from high tech ones to simple kitchen gadget. It also has a worksheet to help identify which assistive devices are needed.

Wheelchair.ca  
Information on different types of wheelchairs and features. The site also links to information on other assistive devices. Information has been put together by an assistive devices salesperson for informational purposes but no products are endorsed or sold on the site.

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