Searching for Assistive Devices

This program is intended to meet the needs of people with low income or people who receive a fixed government income such as Employment Insurance, Old Age Security, Workplace Safety Insurance Benefits etc. to meet an emergency or unexpected health need

Items and Services covered:

• Emergency prescription drug needs
• Emergency dental treatment to alleviate pain
• Repairs to and purchase of dentures
• Eyeglasses

Retail location to purchase assistive devices. Full range of services on all the equipment provided, and equipment purchased elsewhere

Services include:

• basic repairs
  
• tune-ups of existing equipment (walkers, lifts)
  
• installation & set-up of new equipment in your home (grab bars, platform lifts, ramping systems)
  
• home and vehicle adaptations to make the lift more accessible

Products sold include:

• mobility products
  
• bathroom safety
  
• aids for daily living
  
• power mobility
  
• lift chairs
  
• ostomy products
  
• incontinence products
  
• bedroom products
  
• compression
  
• supports and braces
  
• lift and transfer devices
  
• ramps
  
• medical supplies
  
• bariatric

A comprehensive line of respiratory equipment and products, including:

• Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy equipment (for sleep apnea)
• suction equipment
• asthma and allergy products
• aerosol therapy compressors and nebulizers
• pediatric respiratory supplies
• tracheostomy supplies and accessories

Seating Clinic

• design and manufacture custom seating and positioning products to optimize safety, comfort and independence of people who require specialized seating products or adaptive equipment
• department is made up of a team of qualified technicians augmented by­ an Occupational Therapist and Kinesiologist

Community physiotherapy clinic * health professionals assess and treat conditions that affect the muscles, nerves, and bones that may be caused by work or sports or motor vehicle collision injuries, chronic conditions, or to recover after an operation (hip and knee surgery)

• physiotherapy
  
• craniofacial TMJ therapy
  
• sports physiotherapy
  
• orthotic assessments
  
• wheelchair, walker and scooter assessments
  
• Assistive Devices Program (ADP) Provider

Designated OHIP-insured physiotherapy clinic

Physiotherapy and rehabilitation centre

Services include:

• physiotherapy
• compression Stockings
• foot orthotics custom made
• braces and splints
• custom knee braces
• shockwave therapy
• active release technique
• sports therapy
• taping

Provides emergency and standard first aid, CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training as well as sale of first aid supplies and Philips AED's

Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities

• helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible
  • referral to other community services
• group meals and social activities provided at a central location Hot meals delivered five days per week in Hagersville
  • special diet types available
• non-emergency transportation to local medical appointments, shopping, and social activities
• referrals to local services such as snow removal, yard work, window washing, house cleaning, grocery shopping, and minor repairs
• regular volunteer visits to seniors and people with disabilities who live alone, to provide companionship and reassurance
• regular phone calls to check on the health and safety of people who live alone
  • checks are done by trained and screened personnel
• medical alert system
  • allows older adults and people with disabilities to call for assistance using a help button
  • 24-hour emergency response
• companionship, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-threatening illness
  • bereavement support for anyone who has experienced the death of someone close
  • services can be provided at home, or in hospitals and long-term care homes
• peer support and discussion for caregivers, including family and friends

Hearing clinic

• hearing tests, aids, repairs and cleaning
• Assistive Devices Program (ADP) registered vendor

Hearing clinic

• Hearing tests, aids, repairs and cleaning
• Swim and music plugs
• Assistive listening devices
• Assistive Devices Program (ADP) registered vendor

Hearing aids and assistive listening devices sale and service

• hearing tests on adults and children
• audiology services
• Assistive Devices Program (ADP) registered vendor

Provides home assessments and recommendations at no cost to help seniors remain safe and independent in their homes, and falls prevention education program to both seniors and caregivers.

Safety at Home services include:

• free home assessments
• referrals for installation of assistive devices, minor home repairs, and modifications
• subsidies for assistive devices (such as grab bars) and coordination of installation for those who qualify
• fall prevention education
• community and professional presentations

Manufacturer of Lateral Patient Transfer Devices

Medical sales, service and maintenance to the following industries:

• Dental Clinics
  
• Medical Clinics
  
• Retirement/Nursing Homes
  
• Hospitals
  
• Laboratories
  
• Midwifery Clinics
  
• Physiotherapy Clinics
  
• Chiropractic Clinics
  
• Research Clinics
  
• Surgical Units
  
• Veterinary Clinics
  
• Workplace Wellness Centres
  

Ontario provincial program that provides health-related items to people receiving Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) funding and people on low income.
Health related benefits include but are not limited to:

• bathroom assistive devices
• diabetic supplies
• hearing aids and batteries
• hospital beds and mattresses
• custom foot orthotics and orthopaedic footwear
• medical taxi transportation
• eye glasses
• adult day programs and respite

The ALS Society in the Ontario Region, particularly for Hamilton, Niagara, Haldimand, Brant and Halton offers supports for those with ALS and their caregivers, including support groups.
They also offer:

• Loan equipment program
• Funding assistance programs for some leased and rented equipment
• Flexible funding program for small bathroom equipment

A physical therapist, occupational therapist or allied professional needs to complete forms to access these programs.

Hearing aids and assistive devices sales and service

• Noise plugs
• Hearing tests, screening, fittings
• Assistive Devices Program (ADP) registered vendor
• Assistive Devices Program (ADP) registered vendor

Performs complete turnkey, design-build, and subcontract medical gas pipeline installations for hospitals

• Facility Services group provides preventive maintenance
• 24/7 emergency service
• remote monitoring and systems management

Provides emergency relief in food, clothing, household and basic needs, and limited accommodation, medical/prescription/dental/vision and transportation

Services include:

• emergency response to fires and natural disasters, food, clothing, and transportation
• anger management 8-week program
• TASK - Teen anger management
• Red Cap anger management for 8 - 12 year olds
• OESP/LEAP intake office
• Adventure Camps - Jacksons Point - Ontario Camping Ministries
• You're The Chef cooking program, crock pot cooking class
• Community Lunch
• Christmas hamper program
• Community Christmas Dinner
• Just 4 Kids Christmas program

Provides comprehensive outpatient and inpatient respiratory care as the regional respiratory service for the City of Hamilton and the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Local Health Integrated Network (LHIN). Chest program encompasses respiratory medicine and affiliated head-and-neck and thoracic surgery services, all located on-site. Supported by pulmonary function and sleep laboratories, an induced sputum analysis laboratory, an aerosol laboratory, a gastrointestinal motility laboratory, the departments of diagnostic imaging, critical care and endoscopy, and a regional laboratory-medicine program.

Provincial Ontario program that provides free dental care for eligible children and youth age 17 and under.
Services are offered through local dental offices. Contact the specific dentist to find out if they participate in Healthy Smiles Ontario.