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.
The Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities Program helps parents with some of the extra costs of caring for a child who has a severe disability. Parents can get between $25 and $440 a month to help with costs. This program is offered by the The Ministry of Children and Youth Services.
A parent or a legal guardian whose child is under 18 years of age, lives at home, and has a severe disability may be eligible to receive help under this program depending on the family's income.
Application:
Contact your local regional office and ask for an application form.Regional Offices can be found using the provided website http://www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/English/about/regionaloffices.aspx
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.
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.
Autism Ontario offers three post-secondary education scholarships:1. Eleanor Ritchie Education Scholarship for individuals on the autism spectrum entering the first year of a post-secondary program.2. Jeanette Holden Educational Scholarship for siblings of a person on the autism spectrum who are entering the first year of a post-secondary program.3. McDonald Family Educational Scholarship for children of a parent on the autism spectrum who are entering the first year of a post-secondary program.
For individuals on the autism spectrum or have siblings/parents on the autism spectrum. All scholarships also require that the student must currently live in Ontario and be accepted in first year in any level of a post-secondary institution in Canada.
This bursary has been established to assist students with physical disabilities in full-time study at an Ontario College of Applied Arts & Technology. Bursaries are granted each year to one male and one female who demonstrate potential for studies at the Community College level. Each successful applicant receives a $2,000.00 bursary.
Students must:- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;- Intend to register in September of that year in the first year of a COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS & TECHNOLOGY as a full-time student;- Have a physical disability which severely restricts their physical activities;- Have demonstrated leadership and community service; and- Have demonstrated participation in extra-curricular activities.
Referral:
Self-referral is acceptable but two letters of recommendation are needed for the application.
Fee:
No
Application:
The application form can be found online and must be accompanied by the following documents: photocopy of proof of the applicant's citizenship, a copy of the applicant's most recent secondary school transcript. a personal letter of introduction including a description of the applicants disability and how it has impacted studies, two letters of recommendation.
The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada (BTFC) is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing support services to those affected by brain tumours.
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.
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 schools Office for Students with Disabilities. Application must be approved by financial office at educational institution.
The Government of Canada, through Employment and Social Development Canada, offers Canada Access Grants for Students with Permanent Disabilities to help qualifying students with permanent disabilities meet educational costs (e.g. tuition, books, and supplies) and living costs. Qualifying students could receive up to $8,000 each school year (August 1 to July 31) for each year of studies (including undergraduate and graduate levels) as long as they still qualify.
Applied and qualify for full-time or part-time student financial assistance;Are in a full-time or part-time program at a designated post-secondary institution; Meet the criteria for students with permanent disabilities;Included one of the following with your loan application as proof of your permanent disability (unless already provided for a Canada Student Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities): a medical certificate, a psycho-educational assessment, or documents that prove you have received federal or provincial permanent disability assistance; Provided written confirmation that you are in need of exceptional education-related services or equipment from a person qualified to determine such need; andProvided written confirmation of the exact cost of the equipment and services.
Referral:
Self-referral is acceptable, but must have proof of disability.
Fee:
No
Application:
To apply for the Canada Student Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities, contact your local student financial assistance office.
The Canada Student Loans Program provides financial assistance in the form of loans and grants to post-secondary students who demonstrate financial need. This program was created by the Government of Canada (Service Canada) to make postsecondary education accessible to students with financial need.
Students must first apply for a provincial or territorial student loan. Students are automatically considered for a Canada Student Loan when they apply for a provincial or territorial student loan.
Fee:
Yes. You must pay back your student loan.
Application:
Loan application forms are available from provincial and territorial student assistance offices and at financial aid offices in educational institutions.Students must apply every year in order to receive funding.
The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. The Cancer Information Service dedicates its staff and resources to providing the most accurate, current and accessible source of cancer information (general information, support groups, websites etc.), by telephone, in Ontario.
The CHHA/CHHAF Scholarship offers financial assistance and recognition to hard of hearing and deafened students registered in a full time program at a recognized college or university, in any area of study, with the ultimate goal of obtaining a diploma or degree.
Applicants to this Scholarship Program must be either hard of hearing, deafened or oral deaf. Support documentation is required.Eligible applicants may be first-time or returning post-secondary students at a recognized College or University. Applicants must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident/landed immigrant, convention refugee or a protected person living in Canada. Field of study may be a factor in the selection process for some scholarships. Mature students are also eligible applicants.Eligibility for this Scholarship is based on an overall assessment of the applicant. Applications will be judged by a number of criteria including academic achievement, determination to cope with hearing loss, and community involvement.Recipients must agree that names and/or photographs may be used for promotion of the Scholarship Program and to encourage future applicants.
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.
Chai Lifeline Canada is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping Canadian children suffering from serious illness and their families. They are passionately devoted to alleviating the burden of those facing medical challenges.
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.
CCC is entirely focused on helping children with cancer and their families through strategic, lifesaving Canadian childhood cancer research, support programs and sponsorships. Sponsorships include: Childhood Cancer Canada Survivor Scholarship $1,500:A one-time award for students in any university, college, or vocational training program. Students may be in any year of their studies provided that they are enrolled in school for the fall term that the scholarships are awarded in.TEVA Canada Scholarship $5,000 :A one-time award that will be granted to a maximum of 10 students entering (or already enrolled in) pharmacy, medicine, or health sciences post-graduate programs of study. Students may be in any year of their studies provided that they are enrolled in school for the fall term that the scholarships are awarded in.
Children's Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre is a tertiary hospital and a POGO partner hospital. POGOs partners in service delivery include five specialized pediatric cancer centres or tertiary hospitals where children with malignant disease are diagnosed and treated, and seven community hospitals providing pediatric oncology programs through POGO Satellite Clinics.
Any child residing in Canada between the ages of 3 and 17 who has been diagnosed with a life threatening illness qualifies for a wish. This illness must be verified by the childs treating physician.
Referral:
Children who may be eligible for a Childrens Wish can be referred by anyone, including social workers, healthcare professionals, community organizations, relatives, friends, or other wish families
Location:
Family home, tertiary or community hospital or community.
Staffing:
3 full time professional Wish Granting staff.
Hours:
Mon to Fri; 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fee:
No
Application:
Medical release form signed by the physician is needed; parent or guardian must sign a liability release form.
The Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario is a tertiary hospital and a POGO partner hospital. POGOs partners in service delivery include five specialized pediatric cancer centres or tertiary hospitals where children with malignant disease are diagnosed and treated, and seven community hospitals providing pediatric oncology programs through POGO Satellite Clinics
CNIB is a registered charity, passionately providing community-based support, knowledge and a national voice to ensure Canadians who are blind or partially sighted have the confidence, skills and opportunities to fully participate in life.CNIB scholarships will be awarded to Canadian students who are blind or partially sighted for the purpose of attending a Canadian post-secondary institution.
Physically disabled students enrolled at the post-secondary level in Canada.
Referral:
Letter of references needed.
Application:
Completed applications must be received in the national office of the Canadian Paraplegic Association no later than August 31. Applications must include transcripts from at least the last two years of study along with supporting documents or letters of reference.
Easter Seals Ontario provides programs and services to children and youth with physical disabilities across Ontario to help them achieve greater independence, accessibility and integration. Easter Seals Ontario also administers the Incontinence Supplies Grant Program for the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Under the age of 19 years, is a legal resident of Ontario, has a long-term physical disability that restricts independent mobility and has an impact on performing daily living activities. The child must be using a mobility device such as a walker or wheelchair to be mobile.
Referral:
Self, but one section of the application must be filled out by the childs Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Physician.
Fee:
Certain services require a fee. Please contact organization for more information.
Application:
The registration application form can be found online.
The Emmy Duff Scholarship is open to Canadian students who have had treatment (or are currently being treated) for cancer currently residing in Canada. Successful candidates will have demonstrated an ongoing volunteer commitment to causes that are important to them. $2,000 is awarded for this scholarship.
In any year of their studies;A resident of and currently residing in Canada;Have demonstrated an ongoing volunteer commitment to causes that are important to them;Have undergone treatment or are currently being treated for cancer.
Referral:
Self-referral is acceptable.
Fee:
No
Application:
Application forms are available online. Applications require a statement from your oncologist or current physician confirming that you were (or are currently receiving treatment) for cancer.
Empowered Kids Ontario is proud to represent 21 of Ontarios childrens rehabilitation providers. They range from small community-based centres to large urban childrens hospitals offering a broad selection of programs and services for children and youth with disabilities and their families across Ontario. The Empowered Kids Ontario Scholarship Award(s) is an annual one-time award. The number and amount of scholarships will be determined annually by the Empowered Kids Ontario Board of Directors.
The scholarship requires applicants to be:A Canadian citizen, permanent resident/landed immigrant, convention refugee or a protected person living in Canada, as defined in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act;Have received services and/or supports from one of Ontarios Childrens Treatment Centres;Be pursuing post-secondary education at the university or community college or pursuing a career goal that involves a tuition fee;Not have been awarded an OACRS Scholarship in the past. Students may apply annually as often as they wish however they can only be a recipient once.
Fee:
No
Application:
Applications for the scholarship can be found online.
Fertile Future offers the Power of Hope Cost Reduction Program, which assists cancer patients, including young individuals of pubertal age, with a reimbursement towards financials costs resulting from their fertility preservation procedures prior to cancer treatment.
Hope Air arranges free flights for low-income Canadians who must travel to healthcare. They arrange flights for children and adults suffering from a wide range of illnesses, including cancer.
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is a tertiary hospital and a POGO partner hospital. POGOs partners in service delivery include five specialized pediatric cancer centres or tertiary hospitals where children with malignant disease are diagnosed and treated, and seven community hospitals providing pediatric oncology programs through POGO Satellite Clinics.
The Jennifer Ashleigh Childrens Charity assists seriously ill children and their families with special treatment needs, medical expenses and financial assistance in times of need.
The child must be 18 years of age or younger.The need for financial assistance must result from extraordinary costs which are incurred directly as a result of the childs illness or disability.The child must be diagnosed with a serious illness or permanent disability by a Canadian Medical Practitioner.The child and parent or guardian must be a Canadian Citizen or Landed Immigrant and be a permanent resident of Ontario. Refugee/Convention refugee status does not qualify.The familys combined gross annual household income must be $60,000 or less. The family must have used up all other financial resources available to them.
Referral:
Self referral. A Social Worker or Healthcare Professional may apply on behalf of the family.
Hours:
Mon to Fri; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Fee:
No
Application:
The application form can be found online. Once complete mail or fax your application form to:Jennifer Ashleigh Childrens Charity10800 Concession 5Uxbridge, Ontario, L9P 1R1Fax: (905) 852-0124
Katelyn Bedard Bone Marrow Association aims to promote awareness about worldwide bone marrow registries, to educate on bone marrow donation, to bring attention to the pressing need for bone marrow donors, and to encourage all adults to consider joining the registry. They also aim to provide support to families that have a family member in need of a bone marrow or stem cell transplant.
Families of patients in need of a bone marrow transplant that are referred from Windsor Regional Hospital in Windsor, Ontario and the Children's Hospital of Western Ontario.
Referral:
Referral from social worker or requesting an application form online.
Fee:
No
Application:
You can request an application form by contacting info@givemarrow.net
Kingston General Hospital is a tertiary hospital and a POGO partner hospital. POGOs partners in service delivery include five specialized pediatric cancer centres or tertiary hospitals where children with malignant disease are diagnosed and treated, and seven community hospitals providing pediatric oncology programs through POGO Satellite Clinics.
Larga has a residence in Ottawa which provides a safe and comfortable home-like atmosphere for Inuit travelling from the Baffin region of Nunavut for medical services. Larga also coordinates all local transportation and return travel.
The Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO) is a registered charity dedicated to improving the lives of children, youth and adults with learning disabilities (LDs). LDAO offers many resources, services, information, venues and products designed to help people with LDs and ADHD, as well as parents, teachers, and other professionals. Members get fee rates to all LDAO programs and services, including online workshops, courses, etc. LDAO also offers an annual $1,000 scholarship award.
Any interested individuals. For the scholarship, the student must be pursuing a bachelor of engineering or a bachelor of science in a physical sciences discipline (please note: physical sciences do not include social sciences or technology majors). Candidates must have been full time high school students during the previous year and be entering their first year of college or university.
Fee:
Information is free. There is a fee for membership.
The Make-a-Wish-Foundation grants favourite wishes to children between the ages of 3 and 17 with life threatening illnesses to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.
The child is between the ages of 3 and 17, has a life-threatening medical condition that is currently in the life-threatening stagem and has not received a prior wish from any wish-granting organization.The childs treating physician and our Medical Advisor deem the child medically able to participate in the wish.
Referral:
Supporting documentation from a physician.
Fee:
No
Application:
To refer a child, please complete the online Referral Form or contact the Make-A-Wish Chapter in your area.
Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.Applications are by nomination only. Only one nominee from each of Universities Canada's member institutions will be accepted.Candidates must be diagnosed with a documented permanent disability that is the primary disability for which they are applying.Candidates must have a minimum average of 80%,
McMaster Childrens Hospital, Hamilton Health Sciences is a tertiary hospital and a POGO partner hospital. POGOs partners in service delivery include five specialized pediatric cancer centres or tertiary hospitals where children with malignant disease are diagnosed and treated, and seven community hospitals providing pediatric oncology programs through POGO Satellite Clinics.
The Medical Expense Tax Credit applies to individuals who have sustained significant medical expenses for themselves or their dependants. Receipts are required. These credits are not related to the Disability Tax Credit, which may also be applicable to the family's circumstances. This is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency.
Must have been paid within any 12-month period; Must be proven by supplying supporting receipts; Must not have been used in calculating a previous year's medical expense tax credit; Must not have been reimbursed or be reimbursable through other benefits.
Fee:
No
Application:
Must be claimed when filing the current year's taxes.
The program is aimed at college and university students living with disabilities. The summer job can be in any National Bank sector and takes the candidate's profile into account.This program awards a $5,000 scholarship, combined with a 12-week paid summer job to two students enrolled in a Quebec, Ontario or New Brunswick university. A $2,500 scholarship, combined with a 10-week paid summer job, is also available for college students residing in Quebec.
Be registered in a full-time or part-time university or college program in a field related to the internship offered at National Bank (Finance, Accounting, IT, Customer Service, Communication, Human Resources, etc);Be an adult (age 18) and legally entitled to work in Canada;Bilingual (an asset);Have a very good academic record;Have extracurricular activities that demonstrate your social involvement;Able to enclose proof of your disability (medical certificate) with your file.
Fee:
No
Application:
Once posted you can apply online through the NBC job posting page. For all other information, e-mail diversity@nbc.ca
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) supports full access to education and employment for post-secondary students and graduates with disabilities across Canada. Its primary activities include: maintaining a comprehensive, unique website www.neads.ca and financial aid portal www.disabilityawards.ca; developing skill training resources relevant to students with disabilities in post-secondary education and employment; conducting relevant research on access to post-secondary education and employment opportunities; and, holding regular regional events across Canada to provide resources and skill development to students with disabilities.
1125 Colonel By Drive, Room 514, Unicentre, Carleton University
City:
Ottawa
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
The organization supports persons with permanent disabilities interested in college and university education in Canada. We also serve the general public.
Northeast Cancer Centre is a community hospital and a POGO partner hospital. POGOs partners in service delivery include five specialized pediatric cancer centres or tertiary hospitals where children with malignant disease are diagnosed and treated, and seven community hospitals providing pediatric oncology programs through POGO Satellite Clinics.
Northern Health Travel Grants are funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and help pay transportation costs for Northern Ontario residents who must travel long distances for medical care.
You are an OHIP-insured Ontario resident on the date of treatment, and your primary place of residence is in the districts of Algoma, Cochrane, Kenora, Manitoulin, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Rainy River, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, or Timiskaming;A northern physician, dentist, optometrist, chiropractor, midwife or nurse practitioner has referred you before the travel takes place;The nearest specialist or approved health care facility able to provide the type of care you require in Ontario or Manitoba is at least 100km from your area of residence.
Referral:
Before you travel, a referral from a Northern Ontario referring health care provider is required.
Fee:
No
Application:
Obtain the application form from the office of your referral. You can also obtain the form from your local Ministry of Health and Long Term Care office. (A list of offices in Northern Ontario is provided online).
Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer (NOFCC) is a registered charitable organization based in Sudbury and is committed to helping families across Northern Ontario who have a child diagnosed with cancer. Through financial support programs, bursaries, educational supports and a variety of other programs designed to reduce costs associated with travelling, they provide assistance to families and cancer survivors.
For the Financial Assistance Program, a daily per diem is available to those who need assistance to offset the costs of travelling for treatment. Families are eligible for these funds for days spent away from home, which is defined by +100kms from the place of residence.
The ODSP is administered by the Ministry of Community and Social Services. The ODSP has two parts:Income supports: provides financial assistance to people with disabilities.Employment Supports: provides the supports and devices people with disabilities need to get and keep jobs.
Income Support: People who are over the age of 18 and who have a substantial physical or mental impairment that is continuous or recurrent and is expected to last one year or more. Employment Support:You may qualify if you have a physical or mental disability that is expected to last a year or more and your disability makes it hard for you to find or keep a job. You must also be willing to work, live in Ontario, legally able to work in Canada, and over the age of 16.
Fee:
No
Application:
Visit or call your local ODSP office, or print out the application package found on the website.
The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, through the Ontario Drug Benefit Program, will cover the cost of drugs for seniors, those on family benefits, social assistance, assistance for children with severe disabilities (formerly HCB), home care recipients and residents of long-term care facilities.
You are eligible for ODB program benefits if you live in Ontario, you have a valid Ontario health card and at least one of these statements applies to you: 65 years of age or older, live in a Long-Term Care Home or a Home for Special Care, enrolled in the Home Care program, have high drugs costs relative to my income and am registered in the Trillium Drug Program or receive social assistance through Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program.
Referral:
Written requests, including supporting documentation from physician, social worker, hospital. Financial verification is required.
Location:
Drugs must be purchased from an Ontario pharmacy that is on-line with the Ministry's Health Network or from an Ontario doctor licensed to sell prescription drug products.
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) offers a variety of grants and loans to students. Through one OSAP application, you have access to various financial aid programs, depending on your circumstances. Students with a permanent disability could be eligible for grants and bursaries in addition to an OSAP loan that can help cover costs of educational services and equipment. OSAP is offered by the Ontario Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development.
OSAP is open to Ontario residents who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person that requires financial assistance or has a disability. Loans and grants are available to full-time and part-time students who plan to enroll in a postsecondary program. A person with a permanent disability is considered to be a full-time student if he or she is taking at least 40% of a full course load. Full time students and part time students with a disability or who have been affected by a medical condition such as cancer are eligible for 30% off tuition grant.
Fee:
No
Application:
Application is available online in which information pertaining to financial need or permanent disability is required.
The Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) champions childhood cancer care and control. POGO is the official source of advice on childhood cancer to Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care; a trusted source of information among colleagues, parents, survivors and the public; and the long-standing leader of a collaboration among five academic pediatric oncology programs and other stakeholders, which has resulted in a highly integrated childhood cancer system that delivers equitable care, accessible to families living across Ontarios vast geography.
POGO services are available to families of children with cancer, children with cancer, survivors of childhood cancers, and healthcare professionals caring for patients and survivors of childhood cancer. Specific programs have unique eligibility; speak with your healthcare team for details.
Referral:
Speak with your healthcare team for information about POGO programs and services.
Location:
Family home, tertiary hospitals, schools and community.
This Government of Canada webpage allows for convenient access of online applications for a variety of services and financial benefits to assist people with disabilities and their families.
The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is a POGO partner hospital offering long-term follow up care for survivors of childhood cancer through a POGO AfterCare Clinic.
Provides funds to offset the costs of respite care provided by professional nursing assistance in the home (funding goes directly to nursing agencies).
These annual internships, valued at approximately $10,000 each, are offered to Canadian students with disabilities. The recipients will receive a challenging opportunity to work in private television in pursuit of a career in broadcasting. The students will be placed in three to four month paid internships at one of Shaw Media's Global television stations or Specialty television facility.
Canadian citizen or permanent resident;A student with a disability;Demonstrated interest in, and aptitude for, a career in the broadcast industry;Strong English language communication skills;Be in good academic standing;Currently enrolled in full-time studies at an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution in the field of broadcasting, radio and television arts, or broadcast journalism.Students must be returning to their studies following the internship, or have completed their program of study no earlier than April of the previous year.
Referral:
Self-referral, but need 3 typewritten letters of reference and a completed health care provider information form.
Fee:
No
Application:
Completed application form;Proof of current registration in full time radio and television arts or broadcast journalism program at an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution;Copy of official transcript of marks from most recent educational institution;Resume of recent or relevant work experience;One page typewritten statement, 500 words or less, outlining your educational and career goals;Three typewritten letters of reference (e.g. teacher, employer);Completed Health Care Provider information form.
Shine Through the Rain Foundation assists children and their families who are facing the hardships of cancer diagnosis. The Foundation focuses on improving the mental, social and emotional well-being of these families while helping to minimize the devastation that cancer can cause.
This program, offered by the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services, helps families with children who have a developmental or physical disability pay for special services in or outside the family home such as hiring professionals to help the child learn new skills and abilities, and provide respite support to the family.
Children with a developmental or physical disability (or their families) can apply for this money if they live in Ontario, need more support than most families can provide, are living at home with their family, or if they are not living at home with their family and are not being helped by other residential services.
Referral:
Medical specialist or general practitioner must provide a diagnosis.
Location:
In the family home
Fee:
No
Application:
Mail the completed application form (available online) and the attached medical statement or psychological assessment outlining the disability and extent of financial need to your nearest regional office.
The Starlight Children's Foundation is dedicated to brightening the lives of seriously ill children and their families through wish granting and other entertainment-related activities.
Children of the age of 7 to 18th birthday (and have at least the cognitive ability of a three-year-old) who reside in Canada and are challenged by a severe physical disability or life-threatening illness.
Referral:
Referrals are accepted from the child, healthcare professionals working with the child, the childs parent(s) or guardian(s), or healthcare-related charities and foundations.
Hours:
Mon to Fri; 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fee:
No
Application:
The Sunshine Dream application is required after the Referral form is completed and the child's eligibility is confirmed.
The Tara Boom Houston Children's Foundation helps eliminate some of the financial barriers that may prevent or impede access to treatment and detract from the quality of life for these children and their families.
Children under the age of 18 who suffer from a life threatening illness, and is a resident of South Western Ontario (within the defined assistance area). The family must also demonstrate that the child's illness has placed them in financial hardship.
Referral:
Contact to Taraboom must come directly from the family in need of assistance.
Application:
Send a contact letter of request by email or mail. An application will be required after the family's eligibility is approved. Please visit website for details.
The Minds In Motion Awards were established to help with the costs of tuition, specialized software, tutors, note takers and other essential accommodations that are needed so that students with learning disabilities can achieve their potential at school.
To be eligible for a Minds In Motion award, a candidate must: 1. Have a documented learning disability, 2. Be a resident of Ontario and have graduated from an Ontario high school, 3. Be attending a Canadian college or university or a post-secondary institution outside of Canada (Preference will be given to students in their first program of study).
Application:
Submit a completed application form via fax or mail before June 30.
The Unforgettables Fund helps financially traumatized families spend the last moments with their dying child without worrying about the impending cost of a dignified funeral. Visit http://theunforgettablesfund.com/ to learn more about their chapters in Ottawa, Toronto and Southwestern Ontario.
Families must be under the care of SickKids, CHEO or Rogers House. Eligibility criteria include the family's financial capacity, the overall cost of the funeral and utilization of other sources of support when appropriate.
Application:
An application is made to The Unforgettables Fund administrator upon the death of the child.
Services for child and adult amputees. The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program provides services for child amputees under the age 18 and their families, including financial assistance for artificial limbs, regional seminars and peer support.
Adult Amputees or Children (birth to 18 years of age) who are Canadian residents, and born missing one or more limbs or who lose limbs due to an accident or medical causes.
Fee:
No
Application:
Visit waramps.ca or call the organization to obtain and fill out an application form to register.
The Joubin/Selig Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to post-secondary students in Ontario with permanent physical (mobility) disabilities who wish to pursue an education in their chosen field of study. The total award amount available varies from year-to-year. Awarded scholarships range from $500 to $3,000, with a maximum set at $5,000.00.
Eligible persons will be full-time students enrolled in a recognized post-secondary institution in the province of Ontario.Applicants must have a permanent physical (mobility) disability and must have demonstrated academic achievement and community leadership.Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant.
The Trillium Drug Program was developed by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to help people who have high prescription drug costs relative to their household income. The Trillium Drug Program covers all drugs approved under the Ontario Drug Benefit program.
You may qualify for the Trillium Drug Program if:- You have a valid Ontario health card- You live in OntarioANDYou are not covered under ODB as:- a senior over 65 years of age- someone who receives financial help through Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program- a resident of a long-term care home or home for special care- someone who receives home care servicesOR- You don't have private health insurance or your private insurance does not cover 100% of your prescription drug costs.
Application:
To get an application kit, download online, ask at any pharmacy in Ontario or call 1-800-575-5386. Apply by September 30.
VON is Canadas only, national, not-for-profit, charitable home and community care organization that provides more than 75 home care, personal support, and community services for people of all ages including nursing, homemaking, family education services and respite/caregiver relief.
Wequedong Lodge of Thunder Bay is a charitable, non-profit corporation that offers accommodation, meals, transportation, translation and referral services to First Nations (on and off reserve), Métis and Inuit accessing medical care in Thunder Bay.
Wheel-Trans provides door-to-door accessible transit service for persons with disabilities using accessible buses, contracted accessible taxi minivans and sedan taxis in the City of Toronto.
Eligibility is based on level of physical functional mobility in the home, within the area immediately surrounding the home, and in the community at large, as well as permanency of disability. Eligibility is not based on particular disabilities, general health or income.
Fee:
Yes, regular TTC fare.
Application:
All Wheel-Trans applicants, regardless of mobility status, are required to attend an in-person interview in order to determine eligibility. You are not required to complete an application form or obtain a letter from your physician prior to the interview. To apply, contact (416) 393-4111 or wtcs@ttc.ca.
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