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Financial Assistance Eligibility, Funding and Support

Direct financial assistance to individual families is the primary focus of Easter Seals Ontario. Easter Seals Ontario acts as a third party funder and as such has no role in prescribing, recommending equipment, selecting a vendor/contractor or in the relationship between the parent and vendor.

Eligibility - Who is eligible?
Children and young adults (birth to 19th birthday) with physical disabilities, who are registered with Easter Seals Ontario qualify for financial assistance towards the purchase of eligible services and special equipment.

Funding - What is funded?
Easter Seals financial assistance program picks up where the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care's Assistive Devices Program(ADP), insurance and other family resources leave off. The list of eligible equipment and services is reviewed regularly and priority is given to mobility and communication devices. Easter Seals' funding contribution is based on availability of funds.

Equipment	Examples
Accessibility	Ramps, porch lifts, van lifts, van tie downs
Bath/Toilet Aids	Shower Chair, bath chair, bathroom grab bars
Communication Devices	Computers for basic communication for children who can not talk
Mobility Aids	Wheelchairs, walkers
Orthotics	Braces, splints

Service	Examples
Hospital stays * only for those who receive the Northern Health Travel Grant	Transportation, meals, accommodation * only for those who receive the Northern Health Travel Grant
Camp	Easter Seals camp fees
Recreational Choices	Registration fees for day camp

Support - How much support will Easter Seals provide to each family?
Easter Seals Ontario is committed to providing support to as many of Ontario's 20,000 children and young adults with physical disabilities as possible to a possible maximum amount of $3,000/year per client for equipment & meals/accommodation. The $3,000 limit does not include camp fees or Recreational Choices funding. The level of assistance offered to each family may vary based on the overall cost of the item and the availability of Easter Seals funds at the time the request is received.

Parent Contributions - How much are parents required to contribute?
Parents are responsible for the first $50.00 or more depending on their financial resources for each request. Parents are encouraged to seek out all sources of funding in addition to Easter Seals Financial Assistance Program. A minimum camp application fee of $50.00 applies to Easter Seals residential and family camp fees. Parents are strongly encouraged to contribute as much as possible towards this discretionary and foreseeable expense.

Last updated 4/26/2010 1:27:39 PM

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