Resource Centre

Financial Resources

Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD)
ACSD is a monthly allowance for children with disabilities to assist with expenses related to the disability. If you qualify, your child may receive a drug and dental card.

Assistive Devices Program (ADP)
ADP covers approximately 75% of the cost of certain equipment (i.e. wheelchair, feeding pump, ankle foot orthotics). Your child’s therapist or dietician will help you apply.

Diaper Grant (Incontinence Grant Supplies) Program
Available from The Easter Seal Society for children over age 3 who use diapers. A physician must sign the incontinence grant application.

Disability Tax Credit
This is a tax credit that may reduce the amount of tax you have to pay. A T2201, Disability Tax Credit Certificate, signed by a doctor, needs to be sent to Canada Revenue Agency.

The Easter Seal Society
Easter Seal Society may help with costs of some equipment such as wheelchairs, orthotics and ramps. The Society also runs summer camps and may provide financial assistance toward local camping programs.

Jennifer Ashleigh Foundation
Jennifer Ashleigh provides financial assistance for children with disabilities, such as cost sharing of equipment.

Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy (OFCP)
The OFCP provides some financial support for equipment. OFCP also offers a variety of programs including educational services and individualized planning.

Respiteservices.com
This service helps families with in and out of home respite needs. They can register you for the Community Helpers for Active Participation (CHAP) Program. This program helps families find people interested in working with children with disabilities. SSAH funding can be used to pay a CHAP worker.

Special Services at Home (SSAH)
SSAH is a funding program to help families purchase respite services, or allow families to pay a worker to help your child develop skills and participate in activities in the community.

Trillium Drug Plan (TDP)
TDP is available to families who spend a large portion of their income on prescription drugs.

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