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Childhood Cancer Resource Guide

Last updated: October 21, 2016

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Equipment

Region:
Central-East
Organization Name:
A Child’’s Voice Foundation
Description:
A Child'’s Voice Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the physical and emotional well-being of financially disadvantaged children diagnosed with an illness or disability. Programs include Angel Hair for Kids and Kids Life Line.
Service Type:
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Phone:
(905) 275-3434
Fax:
(905) 275-3139
Email:
admin@acvf.ca
Website:
www.acvf.ca
Address:
3034 Palstan Road, Suite 301
City:
Mississauga
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
A Child'’s Voice Foundation provides services to Canadian children from birth to age 19.
Referral:
Referral from Physician, Nurse, Social Worker, Agencies.
Fee:
No
Application:
Application is required; must call or email to receive an application.
Region:
Provincewide
Organization Name:
Assistive Devices Program (ADP) Service Ontario
Description:
Assistive Devices Program (ADP) aims to provide consumer centred support and funding to Ontario residents who have long-term physical disabilities and to provide access to personalized assistive devices appropriate for the individual’s basic needs. This program is offered by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Service Type:
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Government:
YES
Phone:
(416) 327-8804
Fax:
(416) 327-8192
Email:
adp@ontario.ca
Website:
www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/program/adp/adp_mn.html
Address:
5700 Yonge Street, 7th Floor
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
Ontario resident who has a valid Ontario Health card issued in their name and has a physical disability of six months or longer.
Referral:
Initial access is often through a medical specialist or general practitioner who provides a diagnosis. In most device categories, an authorizer assesses the specific needs of the person and prescribes appropriate equipment or supplies.
Fee:
ADP pays up to 75% of the cost of equipment. In most cases, the client pays a share of the cost at time of purchase and the vendor bills ADP the balance.
Application:
Contact the ADP office.
Region:
Provincewide
Organization Name:
Bursary for Students with Disabilities (BSWD)
Description:
The Bursary for Students with Disabilities provides aid to students self-identifying as having either permanent or temporary disabilities. This bursary assists with the costs of disability-related services or equipment, such as tutors, note-takers, interpreters, braillers or technical aids that are required to participate in postsecondary studies. The maximum amount of aid available from this bursary is $2,000 per academic year. This bursary is offered through the Ontario Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development.
Service Type:
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Government:
YES
Website:
https://osap.gov.on.ca/OSAPPortal/en/A-ZListofAid/PRDR013041.html
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
If you have applied for and are eligible for funding from one of the following sources: OSAP for Full-Time Students or OSAP for Part-Time Students and are receiving an Ontario Part-Time Grant orThe Institution-Funded Special Bursary.You have self-identified as having a permanent or temporary disability (you must provide supporting documents).You have disability-related educational costs (e.g. note-takers, vision/learning aids) that are not covered by another agency or service.
Referral:
No referral needed, but application requires confirmation from Special Needs Office of university or college.
Fee:
No
Application:
Available online or at your local financial aid office or your school’s Office for Students with Disabilities. Application must be approved by financial office at educational institution.
Region:
Central-West
Organization Name:
Cancer Assistance Program
Description:
The Cancer Assistance Program (CAP) is a community-based, non-profit organization offering free services for individuals and families affected by cancer, living in the greater region of Hamilton and surrounding communities.
Service Type:
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Phone:
(905) 383-9797
Fax:
(905) 383-0202
Email:
inquiries@cancerassist.ca
Website:
http://www.cancerassist.ca/
Address:
569 Concession Street
City:
Hamilton
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
Cancer patients.
Fee:
No
Region:
Southwest
Organization Name:
Childcan, The Childhood Cancer Research Association
Description:
Childcan raises funds to provide responsive and compassionate support services to families facing the journey through childhood cancer – from diagnosis, treatment, recovery, or bereavement. Childcan offers support groups, tutoring, bereavement, hospital parking passes, hospital meal vouchers, post-secondary bursaries, onling family support and more.
Service Type:
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Phone:
(519) 685-3500
Fax:
(519) 685-3549
Email:
info@childcan.on.ca
Website:
childcan.com/
Address:
792 Commissioners Road West
City:
London
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
Children, and their families, diagnosed with cancer at Children's Hospital LHSC located in London.
Referral:
Pediatric oncologist from Children's Hospital of Western Ontario or Self-referral.
Location:
Community, Children's Hospital of Western Ontario.
Staffing:
3 paid staff; 1 fundraiser, 1 family support and 1 finance/admin staff
Hours:
Mon to Fri; 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fee:
No
Application:
Call in to request services.

 


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