Financial Assistance for People with Disabilities

Provides funding for people with muscular dystrophy so they can obtain wheelchairs, scooters, orthotics, hospital beds, and other essential equipment. The following categories of assistive equipment are eligible for funding:

• Access equipment (door openers, ramps, lifts)
• Bathroom aids
• Beds and mattresses
• Breathing aids (ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP machines)
• Lifts (hydraulic lifting device and swing/chair lifts)
• Miscellaneous (Repairs or modifications, batteries)
• Mobility aids (power or manual wheelchair, scooters)

Visit the program's website for a full list of eligible equipment.

Note: Must receive approval from MDC prior to purchasing the item.

Provides multiple scholarships and bursaries to support individuals who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision to cover post-secondary studies. By Submitting an application, applicants will automatically considered for any eligible scholarships based on the criteria.

Assists individuals in purchasing equipment specific to their MS needs and provides a grant of up to $1000 annually. Equipment includes:

• Mobility, transfer and assistive devices
• Bathroom equipment (accessibility and safety devices)
• Kitchen aids
• Computer adaptations
• Vehicle modifications
• Equipment repair
• Air conditioners

For the full list of eligible equipment, visit the website.

Two annual $500 awards for post-secondary education.

Provides supports and services to individuals living with a disability. Based on an assessment, support may be provided in one or more of the following areas:

• Personal:
  • Life skills training in areas like meal preparation, budgeting, grocery shopping, recreational activities
    
  • Technical aids and assistive devices such as a wheelchair
    
  • Supports that enable an individual to be self-sufficient and live independently such as in-home supports or personal care workers
    
  • Specialized care supports to assist with extraordinary care needs
    
• Housing:
  • Vehicle Modifications Funding to primary vehicle directly related to disability needs as determined by a licensed Occupational Therapist and adhering to the AAS funding parameters. Maximum funding is $6,000 every 8 years
  • Residential Supports to a paid caregiver to provide daily supervision and guidance in a community-based residential setting
    
  • Home Modifications Funding for making modifications to primary residence directly related to disability needs as determined by a licensed Occupational Therapist and adhering to the AAS funding parameter. Maximum funding is $10,000 every 10 year
    
• Community:
  • Community/Peer connection supports for applicants over the age of 12 to establish connections with peers in a group environment
  • Community participation supports for applicants to participate in the community, such as day programming, a personal support worker, or specialized transportation needs
    
  • Peer supports help workers working closely with an applicant with a disability who is over the age of 18 to develop, implement, monitor and adapt their life plans as their circumstances change
    
• Caregiver:
  • Supervision funding for applicants over the age of 12 who cannot safely be left alone, enabling the primary care provider(s) to attend school or work
    
  • Respite funding to provide temporary relief for caregivers from full care and supervision demands. The maximum amount is up to $430 per month
    
  • Behavioural supports help to provide focused interventions for teaching/modelling functional social skills and targeting improvement in non-normative social behaviours related to the safety of self or others
    
• Financial: Assistance for basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter, household, and personal supplies through what is called Assured Income

Service options available to current and former members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Includes:

• Disability pension services: help paying for healthcare services
• Mental health support: Talk to a professional
• Peer support: Connect with a community that understands operational stress injury
• RCMP and family: transition services and case management
• Transition interview: Help prepare to leave the RCMP by navigating to suitable resources and programs

Provides supports for war amputees. Includes:

• Financial Assistance
• Information and resources
• Navigation to various eligible services
• Peer support
• Advocacy

Expert advice on prosthetics and care standards for war amputee veterans is provided in partnership with the Department of National Defence and Veterans Affairs Canada.