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.
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 individuals basic needs. This program is offered by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Ontario resident who has a valid Ontario Health card issued in their name and has a physical disability of six months or longer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
No referral needed, but application requires confirmation from Special Needs Office of university or college.
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Available online or at your local financial aid office or your schools Office for Students with Disabilities. Application must be approved by financial office at educational institution.
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.
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.
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