Human Rights & Equity OfficeProvides financial support and some employment supports to people with disabilities. Call: 545-4383 for employment support or 545-4553 for income support.
Helps people with long-term physical disabilities with the cost of assistive devices including communication devices, hearing & visual aids, wheelchairs, positioning aids, ambulation aids, orthotic devices, home oxygen, & supplies for such conditions as diabetes and incontinence. The Ministry maintains a list of authorized vendors & therapists who can assess a client's needs & complete the forms required to qualify for financial assistance. Open to all Ontario citizens who have a long-term disability and a valid health card. Call: (416) 327-8804; 1-800-268-6023/6021.